Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and ________are referred to as the Trinity of Carnatic music.

Correct option is A

The Trinity of Carnatic Music consists of Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri. These three 18th-century composers played a crucial role in shaping Carnatic music.

Information Booster:

• Tyagaraja (1767–1847): Composed in Telugu, mainly devoted to Lord Rama.
• Muthuswami Dikshitar (1775–1835): Composed in Sanskrit, with a deep knowledge of Hindustani music.
• Syama Sastri (1762–1827): Composed mainly in Telugu and Sanskrit, known for complex rhythmic patterns.

Additional Knowledge:

• Swati Tirunal was a later Carnatic and Hindustani composer.
• Purandara Dasa (1484–1564) was known as the "Father of Carnatic Music".
• Annamacharya was a 15th-century composer dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.