With reference to the Tappa music tradition, consider the following statements:
1. It originated from the folk songs of camel riders in North-West India and later gained recognition in the Mughal court.
2. Tappa compositions emphasize rhythm with fast, subtle, and intricate musical phrases.
3. The "Baithaki" style of Tappa evolved under the patronage of zamindars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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With reference to the Tappa music tradition, consider the following statements:
1. It originated from the folk songs of camel riders in North-West India and later gained recognition in the Mughal court.
2. Tappa compositions emphasize rhythm with fast, subtle, and intricate musical phrases.
3. The "Baithaki" style of Tappa evolved under the patronage of zamindars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Tappa originated from the folk songs of camel riders in North-West India, particularly in Punjab and Sindh. It was later refined and brought into the Mughal court of Emperor Muhammad Shah, where it gained recognition as a semi-classical genre.

Statement 2 is correct: The rhythm plays a crucial role in Tappa, with fast, subtle, and intricate musical phrases. It requires great vocal agility and mastery over quick transitions.

Statement 3 is correct: The "Baithaki" style of Tappa evolved under the patronage of zamindars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was performed in baithak-khanas (private salons) and jalsaghar (entertainment halls), where wealthy elites and nobility enjoyed the art form.
However, Tappa is now on the verge of extinction, with only a few remaining exponents such as Mian Sodi, Pandit Laxman Rao of Gwalior, and Shanno Khurana actively preserving the tradition.

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With reference to the Tappa music tradition, consider the following statements: 1. It originated from the folk songs of camel riders in North-West India and later gained recognition in the Mughal court. 2. Tappa compositions emphasize rhythm with fast, subtle, and intricate musical phrases. 3. The "Baithaki" style of Tappa evolved under the patronage of zamindars in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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