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GK QUESTION#167

Which of the following is not associated with Kathakali dance performances?

  1. AElaborate makeup and costume instead of masks
  2. BExtensive use of facial expressions and hand gestures
  3. CVocal music rendered by singers during the performance
  4. DComplete absence of music and singingCorrect answer
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D. Complete absence of music and singing

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Complete absence of music and singing. Kathakali is a classical dance-drama of Kerala, the performance is supported by a rich vocal tradition based on Sopanam music, in which music is accompanied by percussion instruments such as Chenda, Maddalam, Idakka, Chengila, and Ilathalam.

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