Who is the composer of treatise of music Brihaddesi?
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Correct Answer: Option 1: Matanga
Explanation:
The author of the treatise 'Brihaddesi' is Matanga Muni. It is a very important treatise on Indian classical music, believed to have been composed between the 6th and 8th centuries. It is the first to explicitly mention and categorize the term 'raga,' which forms the basis of modern Indian music.
Additional Facts:
Definition of Raga: Matanga Muni was the first to state that a group of notes that pleases the mind is called a 'raga.'
Sharangdev: He authored the famous treatise 'Sangit Ratnakara,' which is considered the foundation of music.
Content: Brihaddesi also provides detailed descriptions of shruti, swara, murchana, and various musical instruments.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
In which ancient text was the word 'raga' first used?
(Answer: Brihaddesi)
Who is the author of 'Sangit Ratnakara'?
(Answer: Sharangadeva).
Who was the early sage who clarified the difference between 'shruti' and 'swara' in Indian music?
(Answer: Matanga Muni).