MUS 111 EAST ASIA MUSIC EXAM 1 2026
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, sruti in doing this he discovered that the harmonic distance between all of the seven
svara could be divided into 22 microtones. Provides a basic harmonic background
for soloist to locate the position of each svara of the raga
svara Natyashatara outlines the musical foundations of pitch and melody based upon a
collection of seven svara (notes, pitches) given a syllable: Sa (1), Re (2), Ga (3), Ma
(4), Pha (5), Dha (6), Ni (17)
raga that which colors the mind. A series of pitches (svara) for ascending (aroha) and
descending (avroha). A set of musical rules governing the primary pitch (vadi) and
secondary pitch (samvadi) as well as a dissonant pitch (vivadi) used to construct
melodic phrases. An extramusical association of mood.
tala rhythmic cycle of a certain number of beats, which may be subdivided in different
ways. The beats are further grouped into clusters. Externalized by using clap(tail)
and waves(khali). Bols- the vocalizations of rhythms. The common tala in use
today range from 3-16 mantra. Governs the tempo/speed
jor sense of pulsation, medium speed
jhala constant strumming of the chikari strings. fast climatic section
bandish a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music, there IS
vocalization within
gat A fixed, melodic composition in hindustani vocal or instrumental music, NO
vocalization
ustad one of the highest honorific titles for a master
pandit a talented musician scholar in secular subject such as music
guru a master artist that carries the knowledge and skill of the musical lineage
shishya a student who pledged their life to the guru in return for the guru's musical
knowledge. imitates the phrases of the guru in daily practice sessions and through
observing the guru and other students performing
Gharana "of the house" family lineage of the musical master- stylistic schools- kind of
established by families on how certain style are played.
- collection of pieces of musical composition that are guarded and seen as part
of their family treasure
tyagaraja composer and vocalist of Carnatic music, a form of indian classical music. part of
"The Musical Trinity (of carnatic music)", composed kriti songs: "Jagadanada
Karaka", "Nannu Palimpa" "Brova Bharama"
STUDY GUIDE | PRACTICE QUESTIONS,
ANSWERS & RATIONALES|GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, sruti in doing this he discovered that the harmonic distance between all of the seven
svara could be divided into 22 microtones. Provides a basic harmonic background
for soloist to locate the position of each svara of the raga
svara Natyashatara outlines the musical foundations of pitch and melody based upon a
collection of seven svara (notes, pitches) given a syllable: Sa (1), Re (2), Ga (3), Ma
(4), Pha (5), Dha (6), Ni (17)
raga that which colors the mind. A series of pitches (svara) for ascending (aroha) and
descending (avroha). A set of musical rules governing the primary pitch (vadi) and
secondary pitch (samvadi) as well as a dissonant pitch (vivadi) used to construct
melodic phrases. An extramusical association of mood.
tala rhythmic cycle of a certain number of beats, which may be subdivided in different
ways. The beats are further grouped into clusters. Externalized by using clap(tail)
and waves(khali). Bols- the vocalizations of rhythms. The common tala in use
today range from 3-16 mantra. Governs the tempo/speed
jor sense of pulsation, medium speed
jhala constant strumming of the chikari strings. fast climatic section
bandish a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music, there IS
vocalization within
gat A fixed, melodic composition in hindustani vocal or instrumental music, NO
vocalization
ustad one of the highest honorific titles for a master
pandit a talented musician scholar in secular subject such as music
guru a master artist that carries the knowledge and skill of the musical lineage
shishya a student who pledged their life to the guru in return for the guru's musical
knowledge. imitates the phrases of the guru in daily practice sessions and through
observing the guru and other students performing
Gharana "of the house" family lineage of the musical master- stylistic schools- kind of
established by families on how certain style are played.
- collection of pieces of musical composition that are guarded and seen as part
of their family treasure
tyagaraja composer and vocalist of Carnatic music, a form of indian classical music. part of
"The Musical Trinity (of carnatic music)", composed kriti songs: "Jagadanada
Karaka", "Nannu Palimpa" "Brova Bharama"
