Question

What style of music emerged in North India due to the influence of Persian music?
(A) Carnatic
(B) Hindustani
(C) Dhrupad
(D) Natya Sangeet

Answer 1

Hint: Music is the art of creating a composition by arranging sounds in time using the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and timbre. It is a cultural aspect of all human societies that is universal.Pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture are all common elements in general definitions of music (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound).

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the given options:
Option A) Carnatic: Carnatic music, also known as Karnaka sagta or Karnataka sangeetham in South Indian languages, is a musical system popular in South India, particularly the modern Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, as well as Sri Lanka.
Option B) Hindustani: Hindustani music is one of the two main types of South Asian classical music, and it is primarily found in the subcontinent's northern regions. It arose from Persian music, influenced by Sufi composers such as Amir Khusro, and later in Mughal courts. Following the Islamic conquest of the northern parts of the subcontinent, highly influential Arab and Persian musical practices were introduced.
Option C) Dhrupad: Dhrupad is an Indian subcontinent Hindustani classical music genre. Haveli Sangeet, the oldest of the major vocal styles associated with Hindustani classical music, is also related to the South Indian Carnatic tradition. It is a Sanskrit term derived from the words dhruva and pada.
Option D) Natya Sangeet: Sangeet Natak literally translates to "Musical Drama" in Marathi. As the name implies, this type of drama uses both prose and poetry in the form of songs to tell the story. They are, in some ways, very similar to musicals. Sangeet Natakas were instrumental in the development of Marathi theater, as well as the Marathi and Indian film industries.

Hence, the correct option is (B) i.e, Hindustani.

Note: Carnatic music, which is primarily practiced in the peninsular (southern) regions, and Hindustani music, which is primarily practiced in the northern, eastern, and central regions, are the two main traditions of Indian classical music. Shruti (microtones), Swaras (notes), Alankar (ornamentations), Raga (melodies improvised from basic grammars), and Tala (rhythmic patterns used in percussion) are the basic concepts of this music.