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Qawwali and Sufi Music: The Ecstatic Sounds of Divine Love

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Qawwali is a genre of devotional music that originated in which country?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Iran

  4. Turkey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region.

Qawwali music is typically performed by a group of musicians called a:

  1. Qawwal

  2. Sufi

  3. Fakir

  4. Dervish


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is performed by a group of musicians called Qawwals.

The lyrics of Qawwali songs often focus on:

  1. Love and devotion to God

  2. Social and political issues

  3. Historical events

  4. Nature and beauty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali lyrics typically focus on love and devotion to God, as well as the teachings of Sufi saints.

Qawwali music is often accompanied by a variety of instruments, including:

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Harmonium

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali music is typically accompanied by a variety of instruments, including the tabla, sitar, harmonium, and other percussion instruments.

The term 'Sufi' refers to:

  1. A Muslim mystic

  2. A type of Islamic music

  3. A religious order

  4. A spiritual leader


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Sufi' refers to a Muslim mystic who follows the Sufi path of spirituality.

Sufi music is often characterized by its:

  1. Repetitive melodies

  2. Improvisation

  3. Use of symbolism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sufi music is often characterized by its repetitive melodies, improvisation, and use of symbolism.

The Qawwali tradition is believed to have been founded by:

  1. Amir Khusro

  2. Nizamuddin Auliya

  3. Bulleh Shah

  4. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qawwali tradition is believed to have been founded by Amir Khusro, a 13th-century Indian musician and poet.

Qawwali music is often performed at:

  1. Sufi shrines

  2. Weddings

  3. Religious festivals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali music is often performed at Sufi shrines, weddings, religious festivals, and other social gatherings.

Which of the following is a famous Qawwali singer?

  1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

  2. Abida Parveen

  3. Sabri Brothers

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Abida Parveen, and the Sabri Brothers are all famous Qawwali singers.

The Qawwali tradition has been recognized by UNESCO as a:

  1. Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity

  2. World Heritage Site

  3. Biosphere Reserve

  4. Geopark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qawwali tradition has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Qawwali music is often used in:

  1. Bollywood films

  2. Sufi dance performances

  3. Meditation and spiritual practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali music is often used in Bollywood films, Sufi dance performances, meditation and spiritual practices, and other cultural events.

The Qawwali tradition is passed down from generation to generation through:

  1. Oral transmission

  2. Written texts

  3. Audio recordings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qawwali tradition is primarily passed down from generation to generation through oral transmission.

Qawwali music is often characterized by its:

  1. Energetic and uplifting rhythms

  2. Complex and intricate melodies

  3. Emotional and passionate vocals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Qawwali music is often characterized by its energetic and uplifting rhythms, complex and intricate melodies, and emotional and passionate vocals.

Sufi music is often used for:

  1. Religious ceremonies

  2. Meditation and spiritual practices

  3. Social gatherings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sufi music is often used for religious ceremonies, meditation and spiritual practices, social gatherings, and other cultural events.

The Qawwali tradition is a living example of:

  1. Cultural diversity

  2. Religious tolerance

  3. Artistic expression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Qawwali tradition is a living example of cultural diversity, religious tolerance, and artistic expression.

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