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Instruments Used in Jhumar

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Which of the following is the primary instrument used in Jhumar?

  1. Dhol

  2. Nagada

  3. Madal

  4. Tabla

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Madal is a hand-held drum that is the primary instrument used in Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumhead with the fingers and palms.

What is the role of the Dhol in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dhol is a large cylindrical drum that is used to provide a rhythmic foundation for Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumhead with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to create the melodic line in Jhumar?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Harmonium

  4. Sarangi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is used to create the melodic line in Jhumar. It is played by plucking the strings with a bow.

What is the function of the Nagada in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nagada is a large kettle drum that is used to add a percussive element to Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumhead with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to accompany the singing in Jhumar?

  1. Tabla

  2. Harmonium

  3. Dholak

  4. Manjira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is used to accompany the singing in Jhumar. It is played by pressing keys that activate reeds, which produce sound.

What is the role of the Manjira in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Manjira is a pair of small cymbals that are used to add a percussive element to Jhumar. They are played by striking the cymbals together.

Which instrument is used to create a drone in Jhumar?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Harmonium

  4. Tanpura

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tanpura is a string instrument that is used to create a drone in Jhumar. It is played by plucking the strings with a finger.

What is the function of the Dholak in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dholak is a two-headed drum that is used to provide a rhythmic foundation for Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumheads with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to create a melodic line in Jhumar?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Harmonium

  4. Sarangi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is used to create the melodic line in Jhumar. It is played by plucking the strings with a bow.

What is the role of the Nagada in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nagada is a large kettle drum that is used to add a percussive element to Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumhead with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to accompany the singing in Jhumar?

  1. Tabla

  2. Harmonium

  3. Dholak

  4. Manjira

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is used to accompany the singing in Jhumar. It is played by pressing keys that activate reeds, which produce sound.

What is the role of the Manjira in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Manjira is a pair of small cymbals that are used to add a percussive element to Jhumar. They are played by striking the cymbals together.

Which instrument is used to create a drone in Jhumar?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Harmonium

  4. Tanpura

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tanpura is a string instrument that is used to create a drone in Jhumar. It is played by plucking the strings with a finger.

What is the function of the Dholak in Jhumar?

  1. To provide a rhythmic foundation

  2. To accompany the singing

  3. To create a melodic line

  4. To add a percussive element

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dholak is a two-headed drum that is used to provide a rhythmic foundation for Jhumar. It is played by striking the drumheads with two sticks.

Which instrument is used to create a melodic line in Jhumar?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Harmonium

  4. Sarangi

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is used to create the melodic line in Jhumar. It is played by plucking the strings with a bow.

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