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Indian Music and Instruments

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Indian music and instruments encompass a rich variety of traditional percussion, string, and wind tools used across regional cultures. This collection features questions on folk drums, devotional instruments, and classical accompaniments. It is a crucial Art and Culture topic for SSC, UPSC, and State PSC exams.

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Indian Music and Instruments Questions

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Ranpa dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Ranpa dance.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Hudka dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Hudka dance.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Pahari dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Harmonium

  4. Bansuri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhol is a popular percussion instrument used in Pahari dance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common musical instrument used in Bharatanatyam performances?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi

  5. Flute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The mridangam is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common musical instrument used in Kathakali performances?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi

  5. Flute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The chenda is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Kathakali performances.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common musical instrument used in Odissi performances?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi

  5. Flute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

The pakhawaj is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Odissi performances.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common musical instrument used in Kuchipudi performances?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Sitar

  4. Sarangi

  5. Flute
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The mridangam is a percussion instrument that is commonly used in Kuchipudi performances.

Multiple choice

What is the most common traditional Indian instrument used in ambient music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Veena
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The sitar is a stringed instrument that is plucked with a wire plectrum. It is known for its distinctive sound, which is often used in Indian classical music and ambient music.

Multiple choice

Which Indian musical instrument was commonly used for mathematical calculations?

  1. Vina

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Mridangam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The vina, a stringed instrument, was commonly used by Indian mathematicians for mathematical calculations. By assigning numerical values to the different strings and frets, they could perform complex calculations using the instrument.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian folk musical instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dholak

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sitar, Tabla, and Dholak are all traditional Indian folk musical instruments.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a traditional Indian folk musical instrument played with a bow?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dholak

  4. Sarangi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sarangi is the traditional Indian folk musical instrument played with a bow.

Multiple choice

In Mohiniyattam, the primary accompanying instrument is known as:

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Mridangam

  4. Veena
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The mridangam, a percussion instrument, is commonly used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Mohiniyattam performances.

Multiple choice

What is the primary instrument used in Indian hardcore music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Dhol

  4. Electric guitar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The electric guitar is the primary instrument used in Indian hardcore music, providing the heavy, distorted sound that characterizes the genre.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive, melancholic sound. It is often used in Indian classical and folk music, as well as in ambient music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a percussion instrument commonly used in Indian ambient music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Tabla is a pair of hand drums that are played with the fingers and palms. It is a versatile instrument that can produce a wide range of sounds, from deep, resonant bass tones to high-pitched, shimmering accents.