Use of Indian Instruments in Electronic Music

This quiz tests your knowledge about the use of Indian instruments in electronic music.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a traditional Indian string instrument commonly used in electronic music?

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

Which Indian percussion instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a metal disc with a wooden stick?

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

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive sound. In electronic music, it is often used to create:

  1. Melodies
  2. Rhythms
  3. Basslines
  4. Sound effects
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its drone-like sound and is often used to create a foundation for electronic music compositions?

  1. Tanpura
  2. Sitar
  3. Tabla
  4. Sarangi
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ghatam is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of metal cymbals?

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

The Santoor is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Pakhawaj
  4. Ghatam
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Veena is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by blowing air into a bamboo pipe?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Pakhawaj
  4. Ghatam
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Shehnai is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of metal plates?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Pakhawaj
  4. Ghatam
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Sitar is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla
  2. Mridangam
  3. Pakhawaj
  4. Ghatam
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Veena is a:

  1. Percussion instrument
  2. String instrument
  3. Wind instrument
  4. Keyboard instrument