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Recognizing the Instruments Accompanying Each Dance

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the instruments commonly used to accompany different Indian classical dance forms.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which instrument is traditionally used to accompany Bharatanatyam?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Veena


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The veena is a plucked string instrument that is known for its rich and resonant sound. It is often used to accompany Bharatanatyam, a classical dance form from South India.

What is the primary instrument used in Kathakali performances?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive sound. It is commonly used to accompany Kathakali, a classical dance form from Kerala.

Which instrument is typically played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Odissi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pakhawaj is a double-headed drum that is used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Odissi, a classical dance form from Odisha.

What is the main instrument used to accompany Kuchipudi dance?

  1. Mridangam

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mridangam is a double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Kuchipudi, a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh.

Which instrument is traditionally played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Manipuri dance?

  1. Dholak

  2. Tabla

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dholak is a double-headed drum that is used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Manipuri, a classical dance form from Manipur.

What is the primary instrument used to accompany Mohiniyattam dance?

  1. Veena

  2. Sitar

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The veena is a plucked string instrument that is commonly used to accompany Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form from Kerala.

Which instrument is typically played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Sattriya dance?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The khol is a cylindrical drum that is used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Sattriya, a classical dance form from Assam.

What is the main instrument used to accompany Chhau dance?

  1. Sitar

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The dhol is a large double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Chhau, a classical dance form from Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand.

Which instrument is traditionally played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Yakshagana dance?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The maddale is a double-headed drum that is used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Yakshagana, a classical dance form from Karnataka.

What is the primary instrument used to accompany Kathak dance?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tabla is a pair of drums that is commonly used to accompany Kathak, a classical dance form from North India.

Which instrument is typically played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Bhangra dance?

  1. Dholak

  2. Tabla

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The dhol is a large double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Bhangra, a folk dance from Punjab.

What is the main instrument used to accompany Garba dance?

  1. Veena

  2. Sitar

  3. Sarangi

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dholak is a double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Garba, a folk dance from Gujarat.

Which instrument is traditionally played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Lavani dance?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The dholki is a small double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Lavani, a folk dance from Maharashtra.

What is the primary instrument used to accompany Bihu dance?

  1. Sitar

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Dhol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dhol is a large double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Bihu, a folk dance from Assam.

Which instrument is typically played to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Giddha dance?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The dhol is a large double-headed drum that is commonly used to accompany Giddha, a folk dance from Punjab.

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