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Indian Music: Genres, Instruments, and Traditions

This quiz tests your knowledge of Indian classical music, traditional instruments, musical genres, and cultural traditions.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the oldest known form of Indian music?

  1. Carnatic music
  2. Hindustani music
  3. Folk music
  4. Tribal music
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major genre of Indian classical music?

  1. Carnatic music
  2. Hindustani music
  3. Folk music
  4. Dhrupad
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered to be the father of Carnatic music?

  1. Thyagaraja
  2. Muthuswami Dikshitar
  3. Shyama Shastri
  4. Swati Tirunal
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a major raga in Hindustani music?

  1. Bhairavi
  2. Todi
  3. Marwa
  4. Folk raga
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by plucking its strings?

  1. Sitar
  2. Sarod
  3. Tabla
  4. Mridangam
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian percussion instrument?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dholak
  4. Drums
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the traditional Indian music festival that is held annually in Chennai?

  1. Margazhi Festival
  2. Sadaarang Music Festival
  3. Dover Lane Music Conference
  4. Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Festival
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian musical genre?

  1. Ghazal
  2. Qawwali
  3. Bhajan
  4. Rock
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical instrument that is played by striking its keys?

  1. Harmonium
  2. Piano
  3. Tabla
  4. Mridangam
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian musical instrument?

  1. Shehnai
  2. Sarangi
  3. Violin
  4. Guitar
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical genre that is characterized by its devotional songs?

  1. Bhajan
  2. Kirtan
  3. Qawwali
  4. Ghazal
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a traditional Indian musical instrument?

  1. Sitar
  2. Tabla
  3. Mridangam
  4. Saxophone
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the traditional Indian musical genre that is characterized by its use of improvisation?

  1. Hindustani classical music
  2. Carnatic classical music
  3. Jazz
  4. Rock
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