Instruments Used in Marathi Lavani

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Which of the following is the primary instrument used in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholki

  3. Harmonium

  4. Veena


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The dholki is a double-headed hand drum that is the primary instrument used in Marathi Lavani. It is played by striking the drumheads with the hands or with sticks.

What is the role of the tabla in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing the main rhythm

  2. Accompanying the dholki

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The tabla is a pair of drums that is used to provide the main rhythm, accompany the dholki, and provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide the melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is used to provide the melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by pressing keys that open and close reeds, which produce sound.

What is the role of the veena in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the harmonium

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The veena is not typically used in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholki

  3. Harmonium

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by striking the drumheads with the hands or with sticks.

What is the role of the ghatam in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the tabla

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ghatam is not typically used in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonium is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by pressing keys that open and close reeds, which produce sound.

What is the role of the sarangi in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the harmonium

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholki

  3. Harmonium

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by striking the drumheads with the hands or with sticks.

What is the role of the ghatam in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the tabla

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ghatam is not typically used in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonium is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by pressing keys that open and close reeds, which produce sound.

What is the role of the sitar in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the harmonium

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sitar is not typically used in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Tabla

  2. Dholki

  3. Harmonium

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by striking the drumheads with the hands or with sticks.

What is the role of the ghatam in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Providing a rhythmic accompaniment

  2. Accompanying the tabla

  3. Providing a melodic accompaniment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ghatam is not typically used in Marathi Lavani.

Which instrument is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani?

  1. Harmonium

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The harmonium is used to provide a melodic accompaniment in Marathi Lavani. It is played by pressing keys that open and close reeds, which produce sound.

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