With reference to Classical music consider the following statements 1 Dhrupad Tarana and Chaturang a...........

Culture of India Dance and Music

With reference to Classical music, consider the following statements:

1. Dhrupad, Tarana and Chaturang are the styles of Hindustani music.

2. Carnatic came into vogue after the advent of Muslims, particularly during the reign of the Mughal Emperors of Delhi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

There are ten main styles of singing in Hindustani music like the ‘Dhrupad’, ‘Dhamar’, ‘Hori’, ‘Khayal’, ‘Tappa’, ‘Chaturang’,‘Ragasagaram’, ‘Tarana’, ‘Sargam’ and ‘Thumri’. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
The ancient Tamils of south India developed a highly evolved system of music. Silappadhikaram (2nd century A.D.) contains vivid description of music of this period. Tolkapiyyam and Kalladam are other sources of musical history. Carnatic came into vogue after the advent of Muslims, particularly during the reign of the Mughal Emperors of Delhi. It developed along its own original lines. Hence statement 1 is correct.