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Bollywood Music: Music and Class

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bollywood music's association with class?

  1. Bollywood music often reflects the aspirations and struggles of the working class.

  2. Bollywood music is often used to promote social and political causes.

  3. Bollywood music is often used to celebrate the achievements of the upper class.

  4. Bollywood music is often used to satirize the excesses of the upper class.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Bollywood music often reflects the aspirations and struggles of the working class, is used to promote social and political causes, and satirizes the excesses of the upper class.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that reflects the struggles of the working class?

  1. Sholay

  2. Lagaan

  3. Rang De Basanti

  4. 3 Idiots


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The music of Lagaan, composed by A.R. Rahman, is known for its use of traditional Indian instruments and its incorporation of folk melodies. The film's music is often used to highlight the struggles of the farmers in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that promotes social and political causes?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music of My Name Is Khan, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is known for its use of Sufi and qawwali music. The film's music is often used to promote the message of peace and understanding between different cultures.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that satirizes the excesses of the upper class?

  1. Andaz Apna Apna

  2. Hera Pheri

  3. Golmaal

  4. Housefull


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music of Andaz Apna Apna, composed by Anand-Milind, is known for its use of catchy melodies and humorous lyrics. The film's music is often used to satirize the excesses of the upper class.

Which of the following Bollywood music composers is known for his work in films that reflect the aspirations and struggles of the working class?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

  4. Pritam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A.R. Rahman is known for his work in films such as Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire, and Roja, which often reflect the aspirations and struggles of the working class.

Which of the following Bollywood music composers is known for his work in films that promote social and political causes?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

  4. Pritam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are known for their work in films such as My Name Is Khan, 3 Idiots, and Dil Chahta Hai, which often promote social and political causes.

Which of the following Bollywood music composers is known for his work in films that satirize the excesses of the upper class?

  1. A.R. Rahman

  2. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

  3. Vishal-Shekhar

  4. Pritam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishal-Shekhar are known for their work in films such as Andaz Apna Apna, Hera Pheri, and Golmaal, which often satirize the excesses of the upper class.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that blends traditional Indian music with Western influences?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, composed by Jatin-Lalit, is known for its blend of traditional Indian music with Western influences. The film's music is often used to highlight the cultural differences between the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that incorporates elements of folk music?

  1. Lagaan

  2. Rang De Basanti

  3. 3 Idiots

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music of Lagaan, composed by A.R. Rahman, is known for its incorporation of elements of folk music. The film's music is often used to highlight the cultural heritage of the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that uses classical Indian instruments?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The music of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, composed by Jatin-Lalit, is known for its use of classical Indian instruments. The film's music is often used to highlight the traditional values of the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that features qawwali music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music of My Name Is Khan, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is known for its use of qawwali music. The film's music is often used to highlight the cultural heritage of the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that features Sufi music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The music of My Name Is Khan, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, is known for its use of Sufi music. The film's music is often used to highlight the spiritual journey of the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that features Western classical music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The music of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, composed by Jatin-Lalit, is known for its use of Western classical music. The film's music is often used to highlight the cultural differences between the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that features jazz music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The music of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, composed by Jatin-Lalit, is known for its use of jazz music. The film's music is often used to highlight the modern and cosmopolitan lifestyle of the characters in the film.

Which of the following Bollywood films is known for its music that features rock music?

  1. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

  2. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

  3. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

  4. My Name Is Khan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The music of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, composed by Jatin-Lalit, is known for its use of rock music. The film's music is often used to highlight the rebellious nature of the characters in the film.

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