WorksheetsMiddle East Music
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
Which vocal music of Pakistan sung as a devotional music of Christi Order?
Carnatic Music
Ghazal Music
Hindustani Music
Qawwali
Which is an example of membranous instrument?
Ghatam
Tabla
Surpeti
Ektar
Which is an example of bowed stringed instrument?
Sitar
Manjira
Rabab
Chikara
Which is a significant instrument of Pakistan?
Esraj
Gotuvadyam
Harmonium
Bansuri
Why does rhythm play an important role in the music of India?
It is fundamental to the creation of any musical system
It adds color and variety to their music
It depicts their way of life.
It makes the sound pleasant to the ears.
