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Music Genres and Instruments Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which genre is known for its syncopated rhythms and originated in Brazil?

a)

Bhangra

b)

Blues

c)

Samba

d)

Calypso

2.

Which instrument is known for playing intricate melodic improvisation in Indian Classical music?

a)

Electric Guitar

b)

Piano

c)

Violin

d)

Sitar

3.

What role does the Bass Guitar primarily play in a band?

a)

Plays lead riffs

b)

Provides bassline and groove

c)

Plays power chords

d)

Adds high melodic lines

4.

Which instrument is associated with providing rhythmic cycles in Indian music?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Tabla

c)

Harmonica

d)

Flute

5.

Which genre is characterized by its use of the Dhol and Tumbi?

a)

Classical

b)

Samba

c)

Bhangra

d)

Rock

6.

What is the primary role of the Drum Kit in a band?

a)

Provides harmonic texture

b)

Plays lead melodies

c)

Adds melodic fills

d)

Drives the tempo and dynamics

7.

Which instrument is known for adding bluesy melodic fills?

a)

Sitar

b)

Harmonica

c)

Cello

d)

Bass Guitar

8.

Which instrument is known for playing a continuous drone in Indian music?

a)

Electric Guitar

b)

Violin

c)

Tanpura

d)

Piano

9.

Which instrument is associated with playing syncopated metallic rhythms?

a)

Agogo Bells

b)

Djembe

c)

Congas

d)

Riq

10.

Which instrument is known for providing deep bass rhythm and drive?

a)

Lyra

b)

Nay

c)

Qanun

d)

Surdo

11.

Which instrument is known for playing lead riffs and chord progressions?

a)

Electric Guitar

b)

Flute

c)

Keyboard

d)

Tabla

12.

Which instrument is known for playing intricate melodic lines and ornamentation in Greek music?

a)

Bouzouki

b)

Chimta

c)

Dhol

d)

Caixa

13.

Which instrument is known for providing rhythmic drive with sharp accents in Palestinian music?

a)

Riq

b)

Steel Pan

c)

Congas

d)

Talking Drum

14.

Which instrument is known for producing breathy, emotive melodic phrases?

a)

Violin

b)

Electric Guitar

c)

Nay

d)

Bass Guitar

15.

Which instrument is known for leading polyrhythmic patterns and improvising?

a)

Djembe

b)

Qanun

c)

Tanpura

d)

Agogo Bells