Glimpses of Indian Music and Dance for Net, Slet and JRF (Objective Type Questions)

Contents: Preface. 1. Swara, Saptak and That. 2. Raga and Time Theory. 3. Forms of Hindustani Music. 4. Gharanas in Hindustani Vocal and Instrumental Music. 5. Karnatak Music. 6. Indian Instrumental Music. 7. Classical Dances of India. 8. Tala. 9. Artists Association with Indian Music and Dance. 10. Rabindra Sangeet. 11. Indian Folk Music and Dance. 12. Definitions. 13. Books and Authors. 14. Music and Dance Academies and Institutions. 15. Music and Dance Festivals. 16. Creation/Invention in the Field of Indian Music. 17. Awards and Sammans in the Field of Music and Dance. 18. Court Musicians of India and Nick Names of Musicians. Bibliography.

The book has been written to benefit the students of Music and to cater to the needs of the NET/SLET/JRF aspirants. It covers all the aspects of Hindustani and Karnatak Music and Dance in an objective questionnaire manner.

Multiple choice objective questions would come in handy for those preparing to appear at the NET/SLET/JRF examinations. The correct choice is given at the end of each chapter.

The added feature of the book is inclusion of questions related to Rabindra Sangeet, Indian Folklore and their respective answers.

The book thus, offers a dual benefit to the readers – concise information on Indian Music and Dance and an opportunity to assess their knowledge.(jacket)