Carnatic Music Basics

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How many basic swaras are there in Carnatic music?

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7

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What are the basic swaras in Carnatic music?

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Shadjam, Rishabam, Gandharam, Madhyamam, Panchamam, Daivatham, Nishaadham (S, R, G, M, P, D, N)

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How many swarasthaanas are there in Carnatic music?

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12

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Name the swarasthaanas in Carnatic music.

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Shadjam(S), Sudha Rishabam (R1), Chathurashruthi Rishabam(R2), Sadharana Gandhaaram(G1), Anthara Gandhaaram(G2), Sudha Madhyamam(M1), Prathi Madhyamam (M2), Panchamam(P), Sudha Dhaivatham (D1), Chathurashruthi Daivatham(D2), Kaishika nishaadham(N1), Kakali nishaadham (N2)

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What are the two portions of a varnam called?

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Poorvangam and Utharangam

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How many basic Kalas are there?

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3

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What are the basic Kalas in Carnatic music?

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Prathama kala, Dwitiya kala, Twitiya kala

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What is the ascending order of Swaras called?

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Arohanam

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What is the descending order of swaras called?

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Avarohanam

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What is every full round of Tala called?

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Avarthanam