What is the musical function of an alapana?
What will be an ideal response?
• The performance begins with alapana, an improvised section in free rhythm for veena alone and an introduction to the raga used in the composition.
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A vocal warm-up should precede a physical warm-up
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Buddhism was a reaction to what feature of Aryan culture?
A. Rigid social order as laid out by Brahmins B. Meditation for spiritual insight C. The cyclical nature of time D. Ideas of nonattachment
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