In classical Indian dance, 'Nritta' refers to pure dance movements without _____, while 'Nritya' combines movement with expression.
- music
- expression/costume
- rhythm
- footwork
Answer: expression/costume
Nritta is abstract, rhythmic dance focusing on form and technique without emotional expression. Nritya combines nritta with abhinaya (expression) to convey meaning. This distinction is fundamental in Natya Shastra.