Indian Musical Instruments

Indian Musical Instruments Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a stringed instrument commonly used in Indian classical music?

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

Which percussion instrument is known for its barrel-shaped body and is played with two wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Pakhawaj
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the double-headed drum commonly used in Carnatic music?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Pakhawaj
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its cylindrical shape and is played by striking it with a stick?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Pakhawaj
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the goblet-shaped drum that is played with the hands?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Pakhawaj
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal discs?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Ghatam
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the bowed string instrument with a rounded body and a long neck?

  1. Sarangi
  2. Veena
  3. Violin
  4. Shehnai
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its fretless neck and is played with a slide?

  1. Sarangi
  2. Veena
  3. Violin
  4. Shehnai
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Western classical instrument that is commonly used in Indian film music?

  1. Sarangi
  2. Veena
  3. Violin
  4. Shehnai
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its piercing sound and is often used in folk and devotional music?

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

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a single piece of bamboo and is played by blowing air across it?

  1. Bansuri
  2. Sarangi
  3. Veena
  4. Violin
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal keys?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Dhol
  4. Harmonium
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a gourd and is played by plucking its strings?

  1. Sitar
  2. Veena
  3. Sarangi
  4. Santoor
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal strings?

  1. Sitar
  2. Veena
  3. Sarangi
  4. Sarod
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a wooden body and is played by striking its strings with a hammer?

  1. Sitar
  2. Veena
  3. Sarangi
  4. Dulcimer