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It is the largest country in South Asia. Its music is as vast as its geographic location and as large as its demographic population.

• India

• Philippines

• Pakistan

• Africa

It is described as a membranous percussive instrument. This class of instruments typically comprise the drums.

• Avanaddh

• Sushir

• Tat

• Ghan

Referred to as vina during the old civilization. Instruments in this class are plucked (stringed instruments).

• Avanaddh

• Sushir

• Tat

• Ghan

Also known as “blown air.” It is characterized by the use of air to excite the various resonators.

• Avanaddh

• Sushir

• Tat

• Ghan

This is one of the oldest classification of instruments and yet did not occupy a place in classical Indian music until the last few centuries.

• Vitat

• Sushir

• Tat

• Ghan

The beat in Indian music is referred to as:

• Vedic Sanskrit

• Synagogue

• Tala

• Matra

Refers to A traditional expressions of love, separation, and loneliness which tells about both the pain of loss of the lover and the beauty of love that is traditionally written in English.

• Ghazal

• Qawwali

• Bhangra

• Punjabi music

Refers to the devotional music of the Chishti Order. A vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years.

• Ghazal

• Qawwali

• Bhangra

• Punjabi music

Refers to a narrative verse about life and sufferings of Jesus Christ which is commonly sung during Holy week in the Philippines.

• Tala

• Pasyon

• Synagogue

• Vedic Sanskrit

The most common instrument for keeping rhythm in Hindustani Music is referred to as:

• Theka

• Tala

• Tabla

• Tinatal