Which of the following musicians belong to Carnatic music?

(A) Girija Devi
(B) Thyagaraja
(C) M.S.Subbulaxmi
(D) Muthuswami Dikshitar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C) and (D) only

(A) Girija Devi: She was a legendary Hindustani classical vocalist, famously known as the "Queen of Thumri." She belonged to the Banaras gharana and specialized in semi-classical forms like Thumri, Dadra, and Kajri.

(B) Thyagaraja: He is one of the most celebrated composers of Carnatic music and is a member of the "Trinity of Carnatic Music" (along with Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri).

(C) M.S. Subbulakshmi: She was a world-renowned Carnatic vocalist and the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

(D) Muthuswami Dikshitar: He was a poet and composer, and another member of the Trinity of Carnatic Music. His compositions are known for their technical complexity and spiritual depth.