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Music and Instruments in Odissi

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the music and instruments used in Odissi, a classical dance form from Odisha, India.
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Which of the following is the primary accompanying instrument in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Dholak


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The pakhawaj is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is the primary accompanying instrument in Odissi.

What is the name of the melodic instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarangi

  3. Violin

  4. Flute


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The violin is the primary melodic instrument used in Odissi, although the sitar and sarangi are also sometimes used.

Which of the following is a percussion instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghungroo

  4. Manjira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The manjira is a pair of small cymbals that are played by striking them together.

What is the name of the drone instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Tanpura

  2. Sruti Box

  3. Harmonium

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tanpura is a long-necked string instrument that is used to provide a continuous drone throughout the performance.

Which of the following is a wind instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Flute

  2. Clarinet

  3. Saxophone

  4. Trumpet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is the primary wind instrument used in Odissi.

What is the name of the rhythm instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dholak

  4. Ghungroo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is a pair of drums that are played with the hands and is the primary rhythm instrument in Odissi.

Which of the following is a string instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarangi

  3. Violin

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a long-necked string instrument that is sometimes used in Odissi.

What is the name of the percussion instrument used to keep the beat in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dholak

  4. Ghungroo


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The dholak is a two-headed drum that is played with the hands and is used to keep the beat in Odissi.

Which of the following is a folk instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dholak

  4. Ghungroo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ghungroo is a pair of small bells that are tied to the ankles of the dancer and are used to create a rhythmic sound.

What is the name of the instrument used to accompany the dancer's movements in Odissi?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dholak

  4. Manjira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The manjira is a pair of small cymbals that are played by striking them together and are used to accompany the dancer's movements.

Which of the following is a traditional Odissi song?

  1. Bhagabata

  2. Chhau

  3. Gotipua

  4. Mayurbhanj Chhau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhagabata is a traditional Odissi song that is based on the stories of Lord Krishna.

What is the name of the Odissi dance that is performed in honor of Lord Shiva?

  1. Shiva Tandava

  2. Nritya Natika

  3. Gotipua

  4. Mayurbhanj Chhau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shiva Tandava is an Odissi dance that is performed in honor of Lord Shiva.

Which of the following is a traditional Odissi dance that is performed by women?

  1. Gotipua

  2. Mayurbhanj Chhau

  3. Nritya Natika

  4. Sambalpuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gotipua is a traditional Odissi dance that is performed by women.

What is the name of the Odissi dance that is performed by men?

  1. Mayurbhanj Chhau

  2. Nritya Natika

  3. Sambalpuri

  4. Gotipua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mayurbhanj Chhau is an Odissi dance that is performed by men.

Which of the following is a traditional Odissi dance that is performed with masks?

  1. Nritya Natika

  2. Sambalpuri

  3. Gotipua

  4. Mayurbhanj Chhau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nritya Natika is a traditional Odissi dance that is performed with masks.

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