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WorksheetsMusic of India
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
It is as sacred form of artistic expression for the people of India.
Tradition
Customs
Arts
Music
The first Hindu god - the Creator.
Shiva
Brahma
Vishnu
It is the "Land of Spirituality and Philosophy".
Indonesia
China
Egypt
India
It is sometimes called North Indian classical music.
Carnatic music
Hindustani music
It is an example of a farewell song
Vijaya
Gangal
Swarmalika
Lakshangeet
It is a style known for rich romantic and poetic content.
Lakshangeet
Tamil nad
Gangal
Vijaya
It is rhythmic cycle with a fixed number of beats repeated over and over again.
Tala
Baga
Raga
Sala
It is a Tala that has 14 beats
Tintala
Dadratala
Ektala
Jhumratala
It is a Tala that has 8beats.
Keherwatala
Tintala
Chautala
Ektala
It is an earthen pot.
Khartal
Manjira
Ghatam
It's name derived from an Arabic word.
Dhol
Ghatam
Tabla
Daf/Dap
It is a plucked string instrument.
Tambura
Sitar
Rubab
Gottuvadyam
It is a transverse flute with 6 or 7 finger holes.
Bansuri
Shehnai
Shankha
Pungi
It is the Capital of India.
Agra
Mumbai
Tamil Nadu
New Delhi
It is the dominant religion in India.
Islam
Buddhism
Janism
Hinduism
Christianity
How big is India?
largest country in the world
3rd largest country in the world
7th largest country in the world
smallest country in the world
How has Indian music been passed down?
written notation
oral tradition
calligraphy
recordings
What is an indian music teacher called?
father
teacher
guru
sitar
Which of the following is not a traditional Indian instrument
sitar
nagaswaram
mridangam
tabla
adungu
What are the second layer strings on a sitar called?
apostolic strings
empathetic strings
apathetic strings
sympathetic strings
Besides religion, what is a major contributor to music culture in India?
industrial instrument movements
museums
music schools
the movie industry
Which of the following is the instrumental classification in India? (Check all the appropriate instrumental classification in India.)
Ghan
Avanaddh
Sushir
Chordophone
Membranophone
What is/are the important musical elements in Indian Music?
Timbre and Dynamics
Rhythm and Melody
Texture and Form
Melody and Harmony
What is the Indian term for melody?
Raga
Tala
Drone
Veda
What is the Indian term for rhythm?
Shinto
Raga
Vedic
Tala
How do we define ostinato?
a new musical phrase
end of the music
indicates the dynamics in music
continuous musical phrase or rhythm
It is the regular keeping of beat in Hindustani music.
Mridangam
Santoor
Ghatam
Tabla
Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Carnatic music?
Indigenous
West India
krti-based songs
khyal-based
scope for variation & improvisation
Which of the following is/are the characteristics of Hindustani music?
Persian & Arab influenced
North India
krti-based songs
khyal-based
vocals = instruments
What is the vocal timbre in India?
Chest voice & syllabic
Head Voice with vibrato
Nasal & melismatic
Throaty & guttural
It is a way of singing wherein a syllable is sung in 6 or more different notes.
Syllabic
Neumatic
Melismatic
Operatic
What instrument is this?
Bansuri
Mridangam
Tabla
Tanpura
What instrument is this?
Rebab
Sitar
Tabla
Veena
What instrument is this?
Rebab
Sitar
Tabla
Veena
These are melodic patterns of five to nine tones in which melodies are formed.
(a)
These are an arrangement of beat patterns in cycles that is being played throughout a song.
(a)
Which among the ff. are not a characteristic of Carnatic Music
Devotion-centered
Uses Kampitam gamaka
Composition first before raga
Uses North Indian dialects
Which among the ff. is not a characteristic of Hindustani music
Uses Meend gamaka
Uses North Indian dialects
Composition first before raga
These are based on human emotions
What instrument is this?
Bansuri
Mridangam
Tabla
Tanpura
