Middle East Music

Which style of singing that developed into strong and diverse tradition over several centuries, becoming an established part of contemporary tradition in India?

• Melismatic

• Rig Veda

• Samagana

• Sama Veda

Which classification of musical instruments from India, describes as a non-membranous percussive instrument but with solid resonators?

• Avanaddh

• Ghan

• Sushir

• Vitat

Which vocal music of Pakistan traditionally expresses love, separation and loneliness?

• Carnatic Music

• Ghazal Music

• Hindustani Music

• Qawwali Music

Which of the following is NOT an instrument of Pakistan?

• Dholak

• Harmonium

• Rubab

• Sitar

Which best describes Hazan?

• The leader of prayer in a synagogue

• A ceremonial event for a Jewish boy.

• A Jewish devotional tradition.

• A musical instrument

Which vocal music of Israel is featured during Sabbath and other holidays?

• Carnatic Music

• Devotional Music

• Hindustani Music

• Secular Music

The following instruments are under the classification Sushir, except:

• Bansuri

• Daf

• Shankh

• Surpeti

Which is a bowed stringed instrument of classical Indian music?

• Avanaddh

• Ghan

• Sushir

• Vitat

Which statement below best describes shofar?

• A special call to prayer and repentance.

• A harsh and grating speech sounds in the throat.

• A place where the Jewish people pray.

• A kind of beat in Indian music.

Which Pakistan music that is originally performed mainly at Sufi Shrines throughout the sub-continent and gained mainstreamed popularity?

• Devotional

• Ghazal

• Qawwali

• Secular