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During the modern period, Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande and Pt. V.D. Paluskar contributed significantly to Hindustani classical music by introducing a systematized _____.
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Explanation
Correct Answer: Notation System.
Explanation:
- Contribution: Prior to the 20th century, Hindustani classical music was primarily learned orally through the 'Guru-Shishya Parampara' (teacher-disciple tradition). Pandit V.N. Bhatkhande and Pandit V.D. Paluskar developed a systematic notation system to transcribe this music into written form.
- Pandit V.N. Bhatkhande: He introduced the 'Thaat system' to classify *Ragas* and codified the rules of music. His notation method is the most widely prevalent today.
- Pandit V.D. Paluskar: To make music accessible to the general public, he established the 'Gandharva Mahavidyalaya' in 1901 and developed his own distinct, intricate notation system.
Additional Facts:
- Significance: It is thanks to these systems that it became possible to document music in books and transmit it to future generations in its pure form.
- Notation Symbols: In the Bhatkhande system, a horizontal line (-) is placed beneath *Komal* (flat) notes, while a vertical line (|) is placed above the *Tivra Madhyam* (sharp fourth) note.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
- Question: How many 'Thaats' are recognized in Hindustani classical music?
- Answer: 10 (according to Pandit Bhatkhande).
- Question: What is the name of the prominent music institution established by Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar?
- Answer: Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
- Question: Who authored the significant treatise titled 'Lakshya Sangeet'?
- Answer: Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.