GATE IN 2019 | GA | Question: 8

Question

The nomenclature of Hindustani music has changed over the countries. Since the medieval period, dhrupad styles were identified as baanis. Terms like gayaki and baaj were used to refer to vocal and instrumental styles, respectively. With the institutionalization of music education, the term gharana became acceptable. Gharana originally referred to hereditary musicians from a particular lineage, including disciples and grand disciples.

Which one of the following pairings is NOT correct?

• A. dhrupad, baani
• B. gayaki, vocal
• C. baaj, institution
• D. gharana, lineage

Answer 1

dhrupadstyles were identified as baanis - Option A is correct

gayaki and baaj were used to refer to vocal - Option B is correct

Gharana originally referred to hereditary musicians from a particular lineage Option D is correct.

So, only Option C is not correct.