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Musical instruments are categorized into strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. This hub offers practice questions on instruments like the Santoor, gayageum, and bandoneon across various cultures. This topic is a regular feature in general awareness sections of competitive exams.

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Musical Instruments Questions

Multiple choice

What is the traditional Maori term for music therapy?

  1. Waiata

  2. Karakia

  3. Haka

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

Waiata, which translates to 'song' or 'chant', is the traditional Maori term for music therapy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of Maori musical instrument used in music therapy?

  1. Guitar

  2. Piano

  3. Taonga Puoro

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

Taonga Puoro, a collection of traditional Maori musical instruments, are commonly used in music therapy.