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The Flute: A Breath of Fresh Air in Classical Music

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What is the traditional name of the flute in Indian classical music?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Sitar

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bansuri is a side-blown flute made of bamboo, and is one of the oldest musical instruments in India.

Which of the following is not a type of bansuri?

  1. Bansuri with six holes

  2. Bansuri with seven holes

  3. Bansuri with eight holes

  4. Bansuri with nine holes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bansuris typically have six, seven, or eight holes, with the six-holed bansuri being the most common.

Who is considered to be one of the greatest bansuri players of all time?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Bismillah Khan

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a renowned bansuri player who has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Indian classical music.

What is the name of the technique used to produce a continuous sound on the bansuri?

  1. Circular breathing

  2. Trill

  3. Glissando

  4. Staccato


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Circular breathing is a technique that allows the player to maintain a continuous flow of air through the instrument, resulting in an uninterrupted sound.

Which of the following is a common raga played on the bansuri?

  1. Raga Yaman

  2. Raga Bhairavi

  3. Raga Darbari Kanada

  4. Raga Malkauns


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Raga Yaman, Raga Bhairavi, Raga Darbari Kanada, and Raga Malkauns are all popular ragas that are often played on the bansuri.

What is the name of the traditional tuning system used for the bansuri?

  1. Just intonation

  2. Equal temperament

  3. Pythagorean tuning

  4. Meantone temperament


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Just intonation is a tuning system in which the intervals between notes are based on the natural harmonic series.

Which of the following is not a common material used to make bansuris?

  1. Bamboo

  2. Wood

  3. Metal

  4. Ivory


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bansuris are traditionally made from bamboo, wood, or metal, but not ivory.

What is the average length of a bansuri?

  1. 20-25 cm

  2. 30-35 cm

  3. 40-45 cm

  4. 50-55 cm


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average length of a bansuri is typically between 40 and 45 centimeters.

Which of the following is a common ornamentation used in bansuri playing?

  1. Meend

  2. Gamak

  3. Taan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meend, gamak, and taan are all common ornamentation techniques used in bansuri playing.

What is the name of the traditional hand position used for playing the bansuri?

  1. Left hand on top

  2. Right hand on top

  3. Alternate hands on top

  4. No specific hand position


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional hand position for playing the bansuri is with the left hand on top and the right hand below.

Which of the following is not a common type of bansuri playing technique?

  1. Single-note playing

  2. Double-note playing

  3. Triple-note playing

  4. Quadruple-note playing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Single-note playing, double-note playing, and triple-note playing are common techniques, but quadruple-note playing is not typically used.

What is the name of the traditional drone used to accompany bansuri playing?

  1. Tanpura

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tanpura is a traditional drone instrument that is used to accompany bansuri playing.

Which of the following is not a common type of bansuri repertoire?

  1. Classical music

  2. Folk music

  3. Devotional music

  4. Jazz music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Classical music, folk music, and devotional music are common types of bansuri repertoire, but jazz music is not typically played on the bansuri.

What is the name of the traditional way of teaching bansuri playing?

  1. Guru-shishya parampara

  2. Classroom instruction

  3. Online lessons

  4. Self-teaching


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The traditional way of teaching bansuri playing is through the guru-shishya parampara, where a student learns directly from a master teacher.

Which of the following is not a common type of bansuri ensemble?

  1. Solo bansuri

  2. Bansuri duet

  3. Bansuri trio

  4. Bansuri quartet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solo bansuri, bansuri duet, and bansuri trio are common types of ensembles, but bansuri quartet is not typically seen.

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