Ravi Shankar was a sitar virtuoso who became one of the 20th century’s best-known composers and performers of North Indian classical music. However, Shankar actually began his career as a dancer; he spent the majority of his teenage years touring with his brother’s dance troupe before he left the group at age 18 to pursue a musical career.Which choice best states the main idea of the text?Ravi Shankar preferred dancing to composing and performing music.eliminateRavi Shankar was one of the 20th century’s best-known composers and performers of North Indian classical music.eliminateAlthough he’s best known as a musician, Ravi Shankar spent his early years performing as a dancer.eliminateRavi Shankar gave up dance at age 18 to pursue music.

Anoushka Shankar (b. 1981) is a renowned sitar player from which musical tradition?Group of answer choicesMilaneseChineseTurkishNorth Indian

18. Which classical dance form is famous in Tamil Nadu? A. Kuchipudi B. Mohiniattam C. Bharatanatyam D. Kathakal

What elements make Bollywood dance distinct, and how do these elements contribute to its popularity on a global scale?Select one:a.Emphasis on traditional Middle-Eastern musicb.Strict adherence to traditional Indian dance techniquesc.Elaborate choreographies, energetic movements, and large-scale participationd.Minimal choreographic complexity and slow movements

elect all the statements that describe improvisation in the classical music of India.Multiple select question.The performer is free to play without rules and restrictions.Improvisation is usually performed by a soloist and a drummer.Improvisational performances may last from a few minutes to several hours.Tones, ornaments, and rhythms are guided by complex systems.Need help? Review these concept resources.

Select all the statements describe the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach.Multiple select question.Bach's was the director of music at a church in Leipzig.Bach's music continued to be popular and performed regularly in the decades after his death.Bach began his musical career as a violinist.His most successful post was working for the prince of Cöthen.Four of Bach's sons were composers.