Indian classical music is categorized into two main streams: ___ and ___.

Hindustani and Carnatic

What are the primary components that structure Indian classical music?

Ragas and talas

The seven main talas in Carnatic music include Dhruva, Mattya, Rupaka, Jhampa, Triputa, Ata, and ___.

Eka

Identify the three main parts (angas) of a tala and describe their notations.

Laghu (I), Drutam (O), Anudrutam (U)

The kriti 'Sri Gananatham Bhajare' is composed by ___ and set in the raga ___ and tala ___.

Muthuswami Dikshitar, Ishamanohari, Rupaka (6 beats)

True or False: In Hindustani music, Raag Asavari is typically sung in the second quarter of the day.

False; it is sung in the second quarter of the day, specifically from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

What role did the Bhakti movement play in the evolution of Indian classical music?

It emphasized devotion and led to the emergence of new musical forms like kirtanas and bhajans.

Fill in the blank: The prominent Bhakti poet ___ is known for expressing deep devotion through music.

Mirabai

Which two saints are notable figures in Sufism in India?

Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Baba Farid

The kriti structure typically includes the sections: Pallavi, Anupallavi, and ___.

Charanam

What are the jathis in a tala, and why are they important?

Jathis refer to different numbers of beats in a laghu, and they help define the rhythmic structure of talas.