In Contemporary Carnatic music, how many Melakarta ragas
are there?
A72Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
B82Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
C62Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
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Solution
Venkatamakhi is regarded as the grand theorist of Carnatic music. In 17th century AD, he developed “Melakarta”, the system for classifying south Indian ragas. There are 72 Melakartas at present.
