According to the Close Listening chart, what are the three ...

[Melani1276]

According to the Close Listening chart, what are the three sections of the song (or kriti)? Where in elapsed time (minutes: seconds) do the three sections begin?
 
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Question 2

Text. How do the lyrics of the song relate to the Hindu religion? Cite some of the song text that illustrates the religious nature of the music (see Text, Devi Niye Tunai, WOM, p. 193). (Examples may vary.)
 
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[frogdreck123456]

Answer to Question 1

• (1) Pallavi (sprouting) sectionsong and tala cycle begin at 0:28.


• (2) Anupallavi (after sprouting) sectionsecond section of kriti beginning at 1:36.


• (3) Charanam (foot) sectionthird section of kriti beginning at 2:31.

Answer to Question 2

 The song text praises Devi Meenakshi, a beautiful Hindu goddess . . . who is worshipped in . . . a great temple. O Devi (Goddess) with fish-shaped eyes (that is, her eyes are always open) . . . protect me.

• Lyrics in classical music are touchstones to Hindu mythology.

[Melani1276]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[AngeliqueG]

Gracias!