Correct option is D
Correct Option: d)
In Indian classical music and dance, a
Gat is a fixed, pre-composed melodic piece or a sequence of rhythmic footwork and poses.
Information Booster:
· The term
Gat is fundamentally associated with
Hindustani classical instrumental music (e.g., Sitar, Sarod) and the
Kathak dance form, where it is a core compositional type.
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Tabla provides the rhythmic accompaniment (the theka) for a musical Gat.
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Kathakali, the classical dance-drama from Kerala, has a vastly different structure and terminology.
· Its performances are based on acting out stories through a codified language of gestures and facial expressions, and it does not use the Hindustani compositional format of a
Gat.
Additional Knowledge:
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Sitar is the primary instrument for playing Gat-Toda compositions.
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Kathak has Gat Nikas, Gat Bhav, and Gat Tukdas as essential items in its repertoire.
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Tabla is the accompanying percussion for both.