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Indian Metalwork and Musical Instruments

Description: This quiz focuses on the rich tradition of Indian metalwork and musical instruments, exploring the techniques, materials, and cultural significance of these handcrafted treasures.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which metal is traditionally used in Indian metalwork for its malleability and resistance to corrosion?

  1. Gold

  2. Silver

  3. Copper

  4. Bronze


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copper is the primary metal used in Indian metalwork, known for its malleability, resistance to corrosion, and ability to create intricate designs.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves hammering and embossing metal sheets to create intricate designs?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Granulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Repoussé is a metalworking technique where a metal sheet is hammered and embossed from the back to create raised designs and textures.

Which Indian musical instrument is known for its distinctive conical shape and is often played in classical and folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Shehnai

  4. Sarod


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shehnai is a double-reed instrument with a conical shape, commonly used in classical and folk music in India.

What is the name of the traditional Indian string instrument that features a long neck and a rounded body, often used in classical and folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Santoor

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sitar is a string instrument with a long neck and a rounded body, known for its intricate fretwork and use in classical and folk music.

Which Indian musical instrument is a pair of hand drums played in classical and folk music, often accompanying dance performances?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tabla is a pair of hand drums played in classical and folk music, known for its intricate rhythms and accompaniment in dance performances.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves soldering or welding small metal beads together to create intricate designs?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Granulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Granulation is a metalworking technique where small metal beads are soldered or welded together to create intricate designs and patterns.

Which Indian musical instrument is a plucked string instrument with a trapezoidal body and is often used in classical and folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Santoor

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Santoor is a plucked string instrument with a trapezoidal body, known for its use in classical and folk music.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves engraving or carving designs into metal surfaces?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Granulation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chasing is a metalworking technique where designs are engraved or carved into metal surfaces using specialized tools.

Which Indian musical instrument is a bowed string instrument with a cylindrical body and is often used in classical and folk music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarod

  3. Santoor

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sarod is a bowed string instrument with a cylindrical body, known for its use in classical and folk music.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by twisting and soldering thin metal wires together?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Granulation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Filigree is a metalworking technique where intricate designs are created by twisting and soldering thin metal wires together.

Which Indian musical instrument is a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of metal discs played by striking them with wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of metal discs played by striking them with wooden sticks, commonly used in classical and folk music.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves applying a thin layer of gold or silver to metal surfaces to create a decorative effect?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Gilding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gilding is a metalworking technique where a thin layer of gold or silver is applied to metal surfaces to create a decorative effect.

Which Indian musical instrument is a wind instrument with a cylindrical body and a flared bell, often used in classical and folk music?

  1. Shehnai

  2. Nadaswaram

  3. Clarinet

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Nadaswaram is a wind instrument with a cylindrical body and a flared bell, known for its use in classical and folk music.

What is the name of the traditional Indian metalworking technique that involves creating intricate designs by hammering and embossing metal sheets from the front?

  1. Repoussé

  2. Chasing

  3. Filigree

  4. Embossing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Embossing is a metalworking technique where intricate designs are created by hammering and embossing metal sheets from the front.

Which Indian musical instrument is a percussion instrument consisting of a cylindrical drum played by striking it with the hands?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholak

  3. Mridangam

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dholak is a percussion instrument consisting of a cylindrical drum played by striking it with the hands, commonly used in folk and popular music.

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