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Tracing the History of Indian Ambient Music

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the history of Indian ambient music.
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What is the name of the first Indian ambient music album?

  1. In a Silent Way

  2. Music for Airports

  3. Ambient 1: Music for Airports

  4. The Köln Concert


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ambient 1: Music for Airports was released in 1978 by Brian Eno and is considered to be the first Indian ambient music album.

Who is considered to be the father of Indian ambient music?

  1. Brian Eno

  2. Harold Budd

  3. Robert Fripp

  4. Steve Reich


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brian Eno is considered to be the father of Indian ambient music due to his pioneering work in the genre.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music label founded by Brian Eno in 1980?

  1. Eno Music

  2. Ambient Music

  3. Opal Records

  4. EG Records


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eno Music was founded by Brian Eno in 1980 and released a number of influential Indian ambient music albums.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1982 and featured collaborations with Harold Budd and Robert Fripp?

  1. My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

  2. On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. Music for Airports


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts was released in 1982 and featured collaborations with Harold Budd and Robert Fripp.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1983 that was inspired by the music of Japan?

  1. On Land

  2. Thursday Afternoon

  3. Music for Airports

  4. Ambient 4: On Land


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On Land was released in 1983 and was inspired by the music of Japan.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1984 and featured collaborations with Michael Brook?

  1. Music for Airports

  2. Ambient 4: On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks was released in 1984 and featured collaborations with Michael Brook.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1985 that was inspired by the music of the Middle East?

  1. Thursday Afternoon

  2. Music for Airports

  3. Ambient 4: On Land

  4. Discreet Music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thursday Afternoon was released in 1985 and was inspired by the music of the Middle East.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1986 and featured collaborations with Daniel Lanois?

  1. Music for Airports

  2. Ambient 4: On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. Another Green World


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Another Green World was released in 1986 and featured collaborations with Daniel Lanois.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1987 that was inspired by the music of Africa?

  1. Ambient 4: On Land

  2. Thursday Afternoon

  3. Music for Airports

  4. Before and After Science


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Before and After Science was released in 1987 and was inspired by the music of Africa.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1988 and featured collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto?

  1. Music for Airports

  2. Ambient 4: On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. The Pearl


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pearl was released in 1988 and featured collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1989 that was inspired by the music of India?

  1. Ambient 4: On Land

  2. Thursday Afternoon

  3. Music for Airports

  4. Music for Films


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Music for Films was released in 1989 and was inspired by the music of India.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1990 and featured collaborations with Harold Budd?

  1. Music for Airports

  2. Ambient 4: On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. The Shutov Assembly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shutov Assembly was released in 1990 and featured collaborations with Harold Budd.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1991 that was inspired by the music of the Arctic?

  1. Ambient 4: On Land

  2. Thursday Afternoon

  3. Music for Airports

  4. Neroli


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neroli was released in 1991 and was inspired by the music of the Arctic.

Which Indian ambient music album was released in 1992 and featured collaborations with Michael Nyman?

  1. Music for Airports

  2. Ambient 4: On Land

  3. Thursday Afternoon

  4. The Memory of Trees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Memory of Trees was released in 1992 and featured collaborations with Michael Nyman.

What is the name of the Indian ambient music album released in 1993 that was inspired by the music of the rainforest?

  1. Ambient 4: On Land

  2. Thursday Afternoon

  3. Music for Airports

  4. The Plateaux of Mirror


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Plateaux of Mirror was released in 1993 and was inspired by the music of the rainforest.

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