Languages Used in Music in SAARC Countries

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the languages used in music in SAARC countries.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: saarc music languages
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which language is primarily used in Indian classical music?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Bengali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sanskrit is the primary language used in Indian classical music, particularly in Carnatic and Hindustani classical music.

What is the language of the traditional music of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Nepali

  4. Sinhala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the language of the traditional music of Bangladesh, which includes genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

Which language is commonly used in the music of Bhutan?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

What is the primary language of Maldivian music?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the primary language of Maldivian music, which includes genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

Which language is used in the traditional music of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

What is the language of the traditional music of Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.

Which language is primarily used in the music of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

What is the language of the traditional music of Afghanistan?

  1. Dari

  2. Pashto

  3. Uzbek

  4. Turkmen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Rubab music.

Which language is commonly used in the music of the Maldives?

  1. Dhivehi

  2. Sinhala

  3. Tamil

  4. Arabic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dhivehi is the official language of the Maldives and is commonly used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Boduberu and Raivaru.

What is the primary language of Bhutanese music?

  1. Dzongkha

  2. Nepali

  3. Tibetan

  4. Hindi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan and is the primary language used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Zhungdra and Boedra.

Which language is widely used in the music of Bangladesh?

  1. Bengali

  2. Urdu

  3. Nepali

  4. Sinhala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bengali is the official language of Bangladesh and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Baul, Bhatiali, and Kirtan.

What is the language of the traditional music of Nepal?

  1. Nepali

  2. Newari

  3. Tamang

  4. Sherpa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nepali is the official language of Nepal and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Dohori, Lok Dohori, and Bhajan.

Which language is primarily used in the music of Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. English

  4. Malayalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and is primarily used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Kandyan dance music and Low-country dance music.

What is the language of the traditional music of Pakistan?

  1. Urdu

  2. Punjabi

  3. Sindhi

  4. Balochi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urdu is the official language of Pakistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Bhangra.

Which language is commonly used in the music of Afghanistan?

  1. Dari

  2. Pashto

  3. Uzbek

  4. Turkmen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dari is one of the official languages of Afghanistan and is widely used in the country's traditional music, including genres like Qawwali, Ghazal, and Rubab music.

- Hide questions