Which of the following pairs of Kashmiri music and its description is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Hafiz Nagma -- Dance based on musical notes of Sufiana music.
Hafiz Nagma is a traditional dance form of Kashmir that is inextricably linked to Sufiana Kalam (classical music). In this performance, a female dancer (the Hafiza) expresses the lyrical meanings of the Sufi songs through graceful physical movements and gestures. The dance follows the rhythmic patterns and melodic structures (Maqams) of the Sufiana style, making it a visual extension of the spiritual musical tradition, typically accompanied by instruments like the Santoor and Kashmiri Sitar.
Other Options:
- Chakri: This is actually a popular folk music style performed with instruments like the Garaha (clay pot), Sarangi, and Rabab, often sung in groups.
- Sufiana Music: This is the classical music of Kashmir, characterized by the use of the 100-stringed Santoor and complex melodic frameworks known as Maqams.
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Rouf: This is a famous traditional folk dance performed by women, primarily during festivals like Eid, involving rhythmic footwork and simple choral singing without heavy instrumentation.