Question

In Contemporary Carnatic music, how many Melakarta ragas are there?

A 72 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B 82 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C 62 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D 52 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Venkatamakhi is regarded as the grand theorist of Carnatic music. In 17th century AD, he developed “Melakarta”, the system for classifying south Indian ragas. There are 72 Melakartas at present.

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