Indian Classical Music Quiz

Which instrument is often used to accompany Indian classical vocal performances?

• Harmonium

• Sitar

• Veena

• Flute (Bansuri)

What is the basic melody in Indian classical music called?

• Raga

• Tala

• Sargam

• Gamak

What are the two drums that make up the tabla called?

• Dhol and dholak

• Tabla and mridangam

• Baya and daya

• Djembe and conga

What is the name of the bamboo flute commonly used in Indian classical music?

• Sitar

• Tabla

• Bansuri

• Santoor

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian instrument?

• Sitar

• Tabla

• Violin

• Flute (Bansuri)

How is the sitar played?

• Strumming with a pick

• Plucking with fingers

• Blowing air into it

• Beating with sticks

Which instrument has a long neck and a pear-shaped body, and is played with a small metal pick called a "mizrab"?

• Tabla

• Flute (Bansuri)

• Sitar

• Veena

What are the two main components of Indian classical music?

• Rhythms and harmonies

• Ragas and talas

• Lyrics and melodies

• Beats and pitches

What country are we learning about today in our music lesson?

• China

• India

• Brazil

• Egypt

How do Indian musicians communicate the structure of a piece of music during a performance?

• Through hand gestures

• Through spoken language

• Through written notation

• Through eye contact and nods