Consider the following statements regarding Tappa
1. Rhythm plays a very important role as the compositions are based on fast, subtle and knotty constructions.
2. It gained legitimacy as a semi-classical vocal specialty once it was brought to the Mughal court of emperor Muhammad Shah.
3. It originated from the folk songs of the camel riders of North-West India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
All the statements given above are correct
Tappa
In this style the rhythm plays a very important role as the compositions are based on fast, subtle and knotty constructions. It originated from the folk songs of the camel riders of North-West India but it gained legitimacy as a semi-classical vocal specialty once it was brought to the Mughal court of emperor Muhammad Shah.
There is a great use of very quick turn of phrases. Tappa was the genre of choice of the wealthy elite as well as the classes with more modest means.
The “baithaki” style, evolved under the direct patronage of the landed elites of the zamindari classes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in their baithak-khanas (literally, baithak - assembly, khana - halls or salons) and jalsaghar (literally, halls for entertainment, mujra or nautch halls)