‘Vilambit’ and ‘Drut’ are two varieties of which of the following singing styles?

🟢 Explanation

Vilambit (slow tempo) and Drut (fast tempo) are the two main tempo divisions in Khayal singing, which is the most popular form of Hindustani classical vocal music.

• 🎵 Vilambit Khayal: Slow and elaborate, used to explore the raga deeply
• ⚡ Drut Khayal: Fast-paced, rhythmic, and concluding section

Thus, both are integral parts of the Khayal style, not separate singing forms.

विलम्बित (धीमी गति) और द्रुत (तेज़ गति) दोनों ख्याल गायन शैली के दो प्रमुख भाग हैं, जो हिंदुस्तानी शास्त्रीय संगीत का सबसे लोकप्रिय रूप है।

• 🎵 विलम्बित ख्याल: धीमी गति में राग का विस्तार किया जाता है
• ⚡ द्रुत ख्याल: तेज गति में प्रस्तुति और समापन होता है

इस प्रकार ये दोनों ख्याल शैली के ही भाग हैं, अलग-अलग गायन शैलियाँ नहीं।

⭐ Extra Facts / अतिरिक्त तथ्य

• 🎼 Khayal meaning: “Imagination” in Persian
• 🎤 Developed during Mughal period and popularized in courts
• 🎶 Important gharanas: Gwalior, Agra, Kirana, Jaipur-Atrauli
• 🪕 Compared to Dhrupad, Khayal is more flexible and expressive

❌ Why others are incorrect

• Dhrupad: Ancient, strict classical style (no Vilambit-Drut structure like Khayal)
• Tappa: Fast folk-based style from Punjab region
• Thumri: Semi-classical, romantic and expressive form

📝 Final Answer:

👉 Khayal / ख्याल