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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 of the following is not a major instrument used in Carnatic classical music?

  1. Veena

  2. Mridangam

  3. Violin

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

The tabla is a percussion instrument that is used in Hindustani classical music, not Carnatic classical music.

Multiple choice

What is the traditional name of the flute in Indian classical music?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Sitar

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

The bansuri is a side-blown flute made of bamboo, and is one of the oldest musical instruments in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the traditional drone used to accompany bansuri playing?

  1. Tanpura

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

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

The tanpura is a traditional drone instrument that is used to accompany bansuri playing.

Multiple choice

Which Gharana is known for its emphasis on the use of the "Tabla" instrument in Dandiya Music?

  1. Gondal Gharana

  2. Halvad Gharana

  3. Junagadh Gharana

  4. Surat Gharana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Halvad Gharana is known for its emphasis on the use of the "Tabla" instrument in Dandiya Music.

Multiple choice

The Junagadh Gharana is known for its unique style of playing the "Dhol" instrument. What is the name of this style?

  1. Bhavni

  2. Tippani

  3. Garba

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

The Junagadh Gharana is known for its unique style of playing the "Dhol" instrument called "Garba".

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is typically used to accompany the Bihu dance?

  1. Dhol

  2. Pepa

  3. Gogona

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

The Bihu dance is traditionally accompanied by a combination of musical instruments, including the dhol (drum), pepa (buffalo hornpipe), and gogona (a bamboo flute).

Multiple choice

Which of the following musical instruments is commonly used in Indian classical music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

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

Sitar, Tabla, and Sarangi are all commonly used musical instruments in Indian classical music.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a violin?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Tabla

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

The sitar is a stringed instrument that is similar to a violin.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a drum?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Sitar

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

The tabla is a percussion instrument that is similar to a drum.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a flute?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Sitar

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

The bansuri is a wind instrument that is similar to a flute.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a guitar?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Tabla

  4. Dholak
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sarod is a stringed instrument that is similar to a guitar.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a cymbal?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Sitar

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

The manjira is a percussion instrument that is similar to a cymbal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that is similar to a gong?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Sitar

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

The ghungroo is a percussion instrument that is similar to a gong.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used in Kerala's folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

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

Chenda is a cylindrical drum with two heads, played with two wooden sticks. It is a prominent instrument in Kerala's folk music, especially in Theyyam and other traditional performances.

Multiple choice

Which musical instrument is commonly used to accompany Theyyam performances?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

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

Chenda is the primary instrument used to accompany Theyyam performances. Its rhythmic beats and powerful sound add to the intensity and energy of the dance.