Question

    Which trio among the following is referred to as 'The Trinity of Carnatic music'?

    A Subbaraya Sastri, Madurai Mani Iyer and Tyagaraja Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Manambuchavadi Venkatasubbayyar, Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar and Subbaraya Sastri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Madurai Mani Iyer, Tiger Varadachariar and Syama Sastri Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Trinity of Carnatic Music, also known as the Three Jewels of Carnatic Music, refers to the outstanding trio of composer-musicians of Carnatic music in the 18th century—Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri.

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