Raga Lakshana: Hindolam MCQs Quiz | Class 9
Class IX Carnatic Music (Vocal) Theory Unit III quiz on Raga Lakshana: Hindolam. This quiz covers the Arohana/avarohana, identity points, and key phrases of the Raga. Click Submit to check your score and download the answer key PDF.
Raga Hindolam: Key Concepts for Class 9
Raga Hindolam is a very popular and pleasing raga in Carnatic music. It is known for its meditative and bhakti-filled appeal. Below are the essential points you need to remember for your theory exam.
1. Origin and Classification
- Parent Raga (Janaka): It is a Janya (derived) raga of the 20th Melakarta, Natabhairavi.
- Type: It is an Audava-Audava raga, meaning it has 5 notes in the ascending scale and 5 notes in the descending scale.
- Symmetry: It is a symmetrical raga (same notes in Arohana and Avarohana).
2. Arohana and Avarohana
| Arohana | S G2 M1 D1 N2 S |
| Avarohana | S N2 D1 M1 G2 S |
3. Swarasthanas (Notes Used)
The specific varieties of notes used in Hindolam are:
- Shadjam (Sa)
- Sadharana Gandharam (G2)
- Suddha Madhyamam (M1)
- Suddha Dhaivatam (D1)
- Kaisiki Nishadam (N2)
Varjya Swaras (Absent Notes): Rishabha (Ri) and Panchama (Pa) are completely omitted in this raga.
4. Key Features & Mood
Rasa: The predominant moods are Bhakti (devotion), Karuna (compassion), and Shanta (peace). It is very soothing to hear.
Time: Though it can be sung at any time, it is considered very auspicious and pleasant when performed in the late evening.
Hindustani Equivalent: The corresponding raga in Hindustani music is Malkauns.
5. Practice Questions
- Which two notes are missing in Hindolam? (Ans: Ri and Pa)
- What is the Melakarta number of Natabhairavi? (Ans: 20)
- Does Hindolam use Prati Madhyamam? (Ans: No, Suddha Madhyamam)
- Is Hindolam a Vakra raga? (Ans: No, it has a straight flow)
- Name a famous Kriti in Hindolam. (Ans: Samajavaragamana)
