Qawwali Origins

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Qawwali is a form of devotional music that originated in which country?

  1. Iran

  2. Pakistan

  3. India

  4. Afghanistan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali originated in India in the 13th century.

Qawwali is traditionally performed by a group of musicians called a:

  1. Qawwal

  2. Tabla player

  3. Sarangi player

  4. Harmonium player


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is traditionally performed by a group of musicians called a Qawwal.

The main instruments used in Qawwali are the:

  1. Tabla

  2. Sarangi

  3. Harmonium

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main instruments used in Qawwali are the Tabla, Sarangi, and Harmonium.

Qawwali is often performed at:

  1. Weddings

  2. Religious festivals

  3. Sufi shrines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali is often performed at weddings, religious festivals, Sufi shrines, and other special occasions.

The lyrics of Qawwali songs are typically in:

  1. Urdu

  2. Persian

  3. Arabic

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The lyrics of Qawwali songs are typically in Urdu, Persian, Arabic, or a combination of these languages.

Qawwali is considered to be a form of:

  1. Classical music

  2. Folk music

  3. Devotional music

  4. Sufi music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali is considered to be a form of Sufi music.

Which of the following is a famous Qawwali singer?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

  3. Abida Parveen

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Abida Parveen are all famous Qawwali singers.

Qawwali has been recognized by UNESCO as a:

  1. Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

  2. World Heritage Site

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Geopark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Qawwali is often performed in a:

  1. Call and response style

  2. Solo performance

  3. Group performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is often performed in a call and response style, with the lead singer singing a line or verse and the chorus responding.

The traditional Qawwali performance attire includes:

  1. Long robes

  2. Turbans

  3. Shalwar kameez

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The traditional Qawwali performance attire includes long robes, turbans, and shalwar kameez.

Qawwali is often accompanied by:

  1. Dancing

  2. Clapping

  3. Stomping

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali is often accompanied by dancing, clapping, stomping, and other forms of physical expression.

Qawwali is believed to have originated in the:

  1. 13th century

  2. 14th century

  3. 15th century

  4. 16th century


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is believed to have originated in the 13th century.

Qawwali is a form of:

  1. Hindustani classical music

  2. Carnatic classical music

  3. Folk music

  4. Sufi music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali is a form of Sufi music.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Qawwali music?

  1. Call and response style

  2. Use of traditional instruments

  3. Improvisation

  4. Polyphony


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali music is typically monophonic, meaning that it has a single melodic line.

Qawwali is often performed at:

  1. Weddings

  2. Religious festivals

  3. Sufi shrines

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali is often performed at weddings, religious festivals, Sufi shrines, and other special occasions.

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