Adavu in bharatanatyam

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the word Adavu mean?
basic step
movement
footwork
dance
Answer explanation
The word “Adavu” means basic step. Adavus are the basic unit of Bharatanatyam that are combined to form a dance sequence in Bharatanatyam.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who gave the exact form of the Adavus?
Tanjore Quartet
Coimbatore Quartet
Chennai Quartet
Madurai Quartet
Answer explanation
In 19th century, the Tanjore quartet Chinnaiah, Ponnaiah, Shivananda and Vadivelu gave exact form for Adavus.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does Chari in Bharatanatyam mean?
Walking Movement
Movement of hands
Collection of Adavus
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is NOT a kaala in Bharatanatyam
Vilamba kaala
Madhyama kaala
Dhrutha kaala
Madhyama Vilambit kaala
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which Adavu is performed rapidly using the toes?
Mettu adavu
Tattuu Adavu
Naatu adavu
jaaru adavu
Answer explanation
Mettu Adavu is rapidly performed on the toes.The right and the left feet are kept on toes and are then tapped flat. This process is
repeated alternately.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which Adavu is designed to show the sliding movement of the feet?
Jaaradavu
Mandi adavu
Naatu adavu
Answer explanation
Jaaradavu is specially designed to portray the sliding movement of the feet.
Jaaru in kannada means to slide, hence the name Jaaradavu.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which Adavu is specially meant to use the entire stage while dancing?
Rangaakramana adavu
Jaaradavu
Teermana adavu
Answer explanation
Ranga means stage and akramana means encroachment
Rangakramana adavu is specially meant for using then whole stage space while dancing.
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