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The Contribution of Music to Indian Literature

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Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the foundation of Indian classical music?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Samaveda is one of the four Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism. It is primarily a collection of hymns and melodies that were used in religious rituals and ceremonies.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its intricate rhythmic patterns and improvisations?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is characterized by its intricate rhythmic patterns, improvisations, and use of various ragas (melodic scales) and talas (rhythmic cycles).

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

  1. Tansen

  2. Baiju Bawra

  3. Amir Khusro

  4. Allauddin Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tansen, also known as Miyan Tansen, is considered to be the father of Indian classical music. He was a musician and composer who lived during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its devotional songs and use of the harmonium?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Indian classical music that is known for its devotional songs and use of the harmonium. It is often performed at Sufi shrines and gatherings.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the ektara (one-stringed instrument) and its focus on social and political issues?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baul music is a genre of Indian classical music that is known for its use of the ektara (one-stringed instrument) and its focus on social and political issues. It is often performed by wandering minstrels called Bauls.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the veena (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Carnatic ragas (melodic scales)?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. It is known for its use of the veena (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Carnatic ragas (melodic scales).

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the tabla (pair of drums) and its focus on rhythmic patterns?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the tabla (pair of drums) and its focus on rhythmic patterns.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the sitar (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Hindustani ragas (melodic scales)?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the sitar (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Hindustani ragas (melodic scales).

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the sarangi (bowed string instrument) and its focus on folk melodies?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the sarangi (bowed string instrument) and its focus on folk melodies.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the harmonium and its focus on devotional songs?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Indian classical music that is known for its use of the harmonium and its focus on devotional songs. It is often performed at Sufi shrines and gatherings.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the ektara (one-stringed instrument) and its focus on social and political issues?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Baul music is a genre of Indian classical music that is known for its use of the ektara (one-stringed instrument) and its focus on social and political issues. It is often performed by wandering minstrels called Bauls.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the veena (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Carnatic ragas (melodic scales)?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music. It is known for its use of the veena (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Carnatic ragas (melodic scales).

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the tabla (pair of drums) and its focus on rhythmic patterns?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the tabla (pair of drums) and its focus on rhythmic patterns.

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the sitar (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Hindustani ragas (melodic scales)?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the sitar (plucked string instrument) and its focus on Hindustani ragas (melodic scales).

Which Indian classical music genre is known for its use of the sarangi (bowed string instrument) and its focus on folk melodies?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul music


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is one of the two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Carnatic music. It is known for its use of the sarangi (bowed string instrument) and its focus on folk melodies.

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