Folk Music of Telangana

Description: Folk Music of Telangana is a vibrant and diverse musical tradition that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region. This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the unique characteristics, instruments, and prominent artists associated with Telangana's folk music.
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Which of the following is a prominent folk dance form of Telangana?

  1. Bathukamma

  2. Bhangra

  3. Garba

  4. Kathakali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bathukamma is a popular folk dance form in Telangana, typically performed by women during the Bathukamma festival.

The traditional musical instrument associated with Telangana folk music is:

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Veena

  4. Dhol


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhol is a double-headed drum commonly used in Telangana folk music, known for its rhythmic beats.

Which of these folk songs is commonly sung during weddings in Telangana?

  1. Kommu

  2. Oggu Katha

  3. Palleturi Patalu

  4. Jataralu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kommu is a traditional folk song often performed during weddings and other festive occasions in Telangana.

The musical style characterized by a fast tempo and energetic beats in Telangana folk music is known as:

  1. Languri

  2. Burrakatha

  3. Gondla

  4. Palleturi Patalu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Languri is a lively musical style in Telangana folk music known for its fast tempo and energetic beats.

Which folk musical instrument is typically made from a dried gourd and played by blowing air into it?

  1. Veena

  2. Sarangi

  3. Gubba

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gubba is a folk musical instrument made from a dried gourd and played by blowing air into it.

The traditional folk musical narrative form that combines storytelling, music, and dance in Telangana is called:

  1. Oggu Katha

  2. Burrakatha

  3. Gondla

  4. Languri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Oggu Katha is a traditional folk musical narrative form that combines storytelling, music, and dance in Telangana.

Which folk musical instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking a metal plate with a stick?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Gubba

  4. Jantar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jantar is a folk musical instrument known for its unique sound produced by striking a metal plate with a stick.

The folk musical style that involves singing devotional songs in praise of deities is known as:

  1. Burrakatha

  2. Kommu

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Gondla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Burrakatha is a folk musical style that involves singing devotional songs in praise of deities.

Which folk musical instrument is typically made from bamboo and played by blowing air into it?

  1. Veena

  2. Sarangi

  3. Gubba

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bansuri is a folk musical instrument typically made from bamboo and played by blowing air into it.

The traditional folk musical form that involves singing songs related to agriculture and farming in Telangana is called:

  1. Palleturi Patalu

  2. Oggu Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Jataralu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Palleturi Patalu is a traditional folk musical form that involves singing songs related to agriculture and farming in Telangana.

Which folk musical instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking a pair of metal cymbals?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Gubba

  4. Talam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Talam is a folk musical instrument known for its unique sound produced by striking a pair of metal cymbals.

The folk musical style that involves singing songs related to social issues and current events in Telangana is known as:

  1. Gondla

  2. Kommu

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Jataralu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gondla is a folk musical style that involves singing songs related to social issues and current events in Telangana.

Which folk musical instrument is typically made from wood and played by plucking its strings?

  1. Veena

  2. Sarangi

  3. Gubba

  4. Bansuri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veena is a folk musical instrument typically made from wood and played by plucking its strings.

The traditional folk musical form that involves singing songs related to festivals and celebrations in Telangana is called:

  1. Jataralu

  2. Oggu Katha

  3. Bathukamma

  4. Palleturi Patalu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jataralu is a traditional folk musical form that involves singing songs related to festivals and celebrations in Telangana.

Which folk musical instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dhol

  3. Gubba

  4. Kolatam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kolatam is a folk musical instrument known for its unique sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks.

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