How many Moorchana existed in total?
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- Fifteen
- Twentyone
- Twent four
- Eighteen
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The question refers to the concept of 'Moorchana' from ancient Indian music theory and asks for the total number described in ancient texts.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
A Moorchana is a melodic scale derived by shifting the tonic note (Sa) to other notes of a parent scale, known as a 'Grama'. Ancient Indian music theory describes three Gramas:
1. Shadja Grama
2. Madhyama Grama
3. Gandhara Grama (mentioned in texts but considered lost or obsolete)
Each Grama, being a heptatonic (7-note) scale, could produce 7 Moorchhanas by starting the scale from each of its 7 notes.
Therefore, the total number of Moorchhanas was 7 (from Shadja Grama) + 7 (from Madhyama Grama) + 7 (from Gandhara Grama) = 21.
Step 3: Final Answer:
In total, twenty-one Moorchhanas existed according to ancient musicological texts.
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