Question Details

In ancient Indian music, Desi Sangeet refers to:

Options

A

Folk traditions

B

Vedic chants

C

Court music

D

Western classical music

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Folk traditions

Solution :

The correct option is Folk traditions.

Explanation:
In ancient Indian music systems, musical forms and traditions were broadly classified into two major categories: Margi Sangeet and Desi Sangeet.

1. Margi Sangeet: Refers to the sacred, formal, and rule-bound music associated with Vedic chants, rituals, and spiritual liberation.
2. Desi Sangeet: Refers to the regional, popular, and folk music traditions practiced by people in different regions according to their local customs, tastes, and culture. The word 'Desi' originates from 'Desh' (meaning region or country), highlighting its connection to regional folk traditions.

Therefore, Desi Sangeet refers to folk traditions.

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