Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian classical sarod player, best known for his clear and fast ekhara taans.
• He was awarded the Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize in 2004. The U.S. state Massachusetts proclaimed 20 April as Amjad Ali Khan Day in 1984.
• He was awarded India's second highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan in 2001. India's Third highest civilian honour Padma Bhushan in 1991 and Padma Shree in 1975.
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60 Mins English English25 Questions50 Marks15 Mins English English100 Questions200 Marks60 Mins EnglishWhich of the following is not a part of the 7 basic notes (Saptak) in Indian classical music?
Which of the following best describes Annamacharya's contribution to Indian devotional music?
Which of the following best describes Annamacharya's contribution to Indian devotional music?
Who among the following learned about the Dhrupad style of composing and Hindustani classical music in Benares when he was a student of Chidambaranatha Yogi?
Which of the following is NOT a regional music of Uttar Pradesh?
Consider the following statements regarding the structure of Carnatic music compositions and choose correct options: Statement 1: Varnam is typically performed at the end of a Carnatic concert to summarize key ragas.
Statement 2: Alapana involves improvisational elaboration of a raga without rhythm (tala).
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