Term: Gat MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz covers Class IX Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments (Code 035), Unit 2, focusing on the topic of Gat. It addresses the definition of Gat and its types as an instrumental composition form, including Masitkhani and Razakhani styles. Attempt these 10 MCQs to test your understanding, then click Submit Quiz to view your score and use the Download Answer PDF button for your study records.
Overview of Gat in Hindustani Music
In the context of Hindustani Classical Music, specifically for melodic instruments like the Sitar and Sarod, a Gat is a fixed instrumental composition. It is set to a specific Raga and accompanies a rhythmic cycle known as Tala. The Gat serves as the core performance structure after the Alap, Jor, and Jhala sections.
Key Characteristics
- Composition: A fixed arrangement of notes and stroke patterns (Bols).
- Accompaniment: Always accompanied by a percussion instrument, typically the Tabla.
- Structure: It generally consists of two parts: Sthayi (first part) and Antara (second part).
Types of Gat
There are two primary styles of Gat widely used in instrumental music:
| Feature | Masitkhani Gat | Razakhani Gat |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo (Laya) | Slow (Vilambit) | Fast (Drut) |
| Founder | Masit Khan | Ghulam Raza Khan |
| Stroke Pattern | Fixed (Dir Da Dir Da Ra Da Da Ra) | Varied and intricate |
| Starting Beat | Usually the 12th beat (in Teentala) | Can start from various beats (7, 12, 1, etc.) |
Important Terms
- Mukhda: The initial phrase of the Gat that leads to the Sum (the first beat of the Tala cycle).
- Toda / Tana: Fast melodic runs improvised within the Gat structure.
- Jhala: A fast-paced rhythmic interplay often played at the end of the Gat performance.
Quick Revision List
- Gat is strictly an instrumental form.
- Masitkhani is Vilambit (slow); Razakhani is Drut (fast).
- Masitkhani follows the Delhi Gharana style.
- Razakhani follows the Lucknow style.
- The standard Bol for Masitkhani is ‘Dir Da Dir Da Ra Da Da Ra’.
Extra Practice Questions
- Which instrument is primarily associated with the term Gat? (Answer: Sitar/Sarod)
- What is the typical time cycle (Tala) used for Masitkhani Gat? (Answer: Teentala)
- Who created the Ferozkhani Gat? (Answer: Feroz Khan)
- Does Gat performance include Alap? (Answer: No, Gat starts after Alap)
- Which beat represents the ‘Sum’ in a Tala? (Answer: First beat)
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