SAMPADA LEVEL 4 THEORY EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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Amsa - ANS The dominant swara that is used frequently in the raga and is of prime
importance. It is the jeeva of a raga.
Vaadi - ANS Compared to king in the realm of raga (Ex : G in Shankarabharanam)
Samvadi - ANS This swara has a concordant effect with the vadi swaram. It is compared to
prime minister to the king (Vaadi). Pairs of 9/13 shruthi intervals -> mutually in consonance.
Vivadi - ANS 1. Chatusruthi Rishabha -> Suddha Gandhara
2. Sadharana Gandhara -> Shatsruthi Rishabha
3. Chatusruthi Dhaivata -> Suddha Nishada
4. Kaisiki Nishada -> Shatsruthi Dhaivata
*Has a discordant effect with the vadi swara.
Anuvadi - ANS Note that follows the vadi swara. mHas neither a concordant nor discordant
effect with the vadi swara.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Amsa - ANS The dominant swara that is used frequently in the raga and is of prime
importance. It is the jeeva of a raga.
Vaadi - ANS Compared to king in the realm of raga (Ex : G in Shankarabharanam)
Samvadi - ANS This swara has a concordant effect with the vadi swaram. It is compared to
prime minister to the king (Vaadi). Pairs of 9/13 shruthi intervals -> mutually in consonance.
Vivadi - ANS 1. Chatusruthi Rishabha -> Suddha Gandhara
2. Sadharana Gandhara -> Shatsruthi Rishabha
3. Chatusruthi Dhaivata -> Suddha Nishada
4. Kaisiki Nishada -> Shatsruthi Dhaivata
*Has a discordant effect with the vadi swara.
Anuvadi - ANS Note that follows the vadi swara. mHas neither a concordant nor discordant
effect with the vadi swara.
2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
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