| Consider the following statements about following musical forms of Carnatic music. |
| 1. Gitam are the scholarly and complex compositions in the Tamil and Telugu languages. |
| 2. There are many intricate variations in the music of Gitam. |
| 3. A notable feature of Gitam is the existence of Matrika Padas. |
| Which of the statements) given above is/are correct? |
A) 1 and 2
B) Only 2
C) Only 3
D) All of these
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
[c] Out of various music forms of carnatic music, Gitam is the simplest type of composition and is taught to the beginners of music The Gitam is very simple in construction, with an easy and melodious flow of music. A notable feature of the Gitam is the existence of Gitalankara phrases like a iya, a iyam va iya etc called Matrika Padas, reminiscent of similar syllables occurring in sama gana.
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