Matching Medieval Music Texts: Ragamala to Raga Vibodh
Pundrik Vitthal authored Ragamala, Sri Kantha wrote Rasa Kaumudi, Somanath authored Raga Vibodh, and Venkatraman wrote the influential Chaturdandi Prakashika.
Primary Reference: Standard Educational Reference
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Exam Year
2021
Evidence Source
Link ↗Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-I (Text)
A. Ragamala
B. Rasa Kaumudi
C. Raga Vibodh
D. Chaturdandi PrakashList-II (Author)
1. Somanath
2. Venkatraman
3. Pundrik Vitthal
4. Sri Kantha
[UPPCS (Pre) 2021]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
Medieval India witnessed a surge in musicological literature that codified Raga systems and introduced theoretical frameworks for both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions.
Authentic Source Evidence
Key works include Pundrik Vitthal’s Ragamala, which classified ragas using a family-based system, and Venkatraman’s Chaturdandi Prakashika, which laid the foundation for the Carnatic Melakarta system.Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"What is the significance of the Chaturdandi Prakashika?"
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"These texts prove that medieval Indian music was a highly scientific discipline with sophisticated mathematical underpinnings for scale classification."
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