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Instruments Used in Indian House Music

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Which of these instruments is NOT traditionally used in Indian House Music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Dhol

  4. Synthesizer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sitar is a stringed instrument commonly used in Hindustani classical music, but it is not typically associated with Indian House Music.

The Tabla is a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of ____.

  1. Drums

  2. Cymbals

  3. Gongs

  4. Tambourines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tabla consists of two drums, one called the 'bayan' and the other called the 'tabla'.

The Dhol is a cylindrical drum commonly used in ____ music.

  1. Bhangra

  2. Qawwali

  3. Carnatic

  4. Hindustani Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dhol is particularly associated with Bhangra music, a genre of Punjabi folk music.

The Harmonium is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by ____.

  1. Plucking strings

  2. Striking keys

  3. Blowing air through reeds

  4. Rubbing a bow against strings


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Harmonium works by blowing air through reeds, similar to an accordion.

Which of these instruments is NOT electronic?

  1. Synthesizer

  2. Drum Machine

  3. Tabla

  4. Sampler


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Tabla is an acoustic percussion instrument, while the Synthesizer, Drum Machine, and Sampler are all electronic instruments.

The Synthesizer is capable of producing a wide range of sounds, including ____.

  1. Piano

  2. Guitar

  3. Violin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Synthesizers can emulate the sounds of traditional instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin, as well as create entirely new and unique sounds.

The Drum Machine is an electronic instrument that generates ____.

  1. Melodies

  2. Harmonies

  3. Rhythms

  4. Chords


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Drum Machines are primarily used to create drum patterns and rhythms.

The Sampler is an electronic instrument that allows musicians to ____.

  1. Record and playback sounds

  2. Compose melodies

  3. Create harmonies

  4. Generate rhythms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samplers are used to record and playback sounds, which can then be manipulated and used in music production.

Which of these instruments is NOT commonly used in Indian House Music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Synthesizer

  4. Flute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Flute is not typically associated with Indian House Music, although it is used in other genres of Indian music.

The Sarangi is a stringed instrument that is played with a ____.

  1. Bow

  2. Pick

  3. Fingers

  4. Mallet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarangi is played with a bow, similar to the violin.

The Shehnai is a woodwind instrument that is commonly used in ____ music.

  1. Indian Classical

  2. Indian Folk

  3. Indian House

  4. Indian Pop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shehnai is primarily associated with Indian Classical music, particularly in North India.

The Santoor is a stringed instrument that is played by ____.

  1. Plucking

  2. Bowing

  3. Hammering

  4. Blowing


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Santoor is played by striking the strings with small wooden mallets called 'mezrabs'.

The Pakhawaj is a percussion instrument that is similar to the ____.

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped drum that is played with two hands, similar to the Tabla.

The Veena is a stringed instrument that is considered to be one of the oldest instruments in ____ music.

  1. Indian

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veena is a traditional Indian string instrument that has been played for centuries.

The Ghatam is a percussion instrument that is made from ____.

  1. Clay

  2. Metal

  3. Wood

  4. Skin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with the hands.

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