Who among the following developed the notation system for Hindustani classical music?
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A.
Pandit Ravi Shankar
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B.
Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
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C.
Ustad Bismillah Khan
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D.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
Correct Answer:
B. Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Explanation:
The correct answer is Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.
Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande was a pioneering musicologist who is credited with developing the modern notation system for Hindustani classical music in the early 20th century. Before his contributions, musical knowledge was primarily transmitted orally through the Guru-Shishya tradition, making it difficult to standardize. Bhatkhande traveled extensively to study various musical traditions and compiled his findings into a structured, scientific format.
He created the Bhatkhande Notation System, which uses specific symbols to represent notes, octaves, and rhythmic cycles (talas). His monumental work, the Kramik Pustak Malika, is a six-volume series that organizes ragas and compositions into a logical sequence. This system remains the foundational standard for music education in India today, ensuring the preservation and accessibility of Hindustani classical music for future generations.
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