Q. Consider the following pairs:
- Qawwali – North India
- Tappa – Punjab
- Burrakatha – Uttar Pradesh
- Daskathia – Odisha
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Only 1, 2 & 4
Notes:
- Qawwali is a form of Sufi Islamic devotional singing, originating from the Indian subcontinent, and notably popular in the Punjab and Sindh regions of Pakistan; in Hyderabad, Delhi and other parts of India, especially North India; as well as the Dhaka and Chittagong Divisions of Bangladesh. Originally, Qawwalis were sung in praise of God. In India Qawwali was brought from Persia around thirteenth century and Sufis enlisted its services to spread their message. Amir Khusro (1254-1325) a Sufi and an innovator contributed to the evolution of Qawwali. It is a mode of singing rather than a form of composition. In performance Qawwali presents a fascinating, interchanging use of the solo and choral modalities.
- Tappa is a form of semi classical vocal music inspired by the folk songs of camel riders in the Punjab area. Tappa, in Punjabi and Pashto language, is set in ragas generally used for the semi classical forms. It is characterized by jumpy and flashy tonal movements with rhythmic and rapid notes.
- Burrakatha, Andhra Pradesh is a highly dramatic form of ballad. A bottle shaped drum (tambura) is played by the main performer while reciting a story. The ballad singers, like stage actor, wear make-up and a highly stylised costume.
- Daskathia, Odisha is a form of ballad singing prevalent in Odisha. Daskathia is a name derived from a unique musical instrument called “Kathi” or “Ram Tali”, wooden clappers used during the presentation. The performance is a form of worship and offering on behalf of the “Das”, the devotee.