Indian Musical Instruments

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Which of the following is a stringed instrument commonly used in Indian classical music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Dhol


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body. It is a popular instrument in Hindustani classical music.

Which percussion instrument is known for its barrel-shaped body and is played with two wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is a pair of hand drums that are played with the hands. It is a popular instrument in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.

What is the name of the double-headed drum commonly used in Carnatic music?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands. It is a popular instrument in Carnatic classical music.

Which instrument is known for its cylindrical shape and is played by striking it with a stick?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The dhol is a cylindrical drum that is played with a stick. It is a popular instrument in folk and popular music.

What is the name of the goblet-shaped drum that is played with the hands?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pakhawaj is a goblet-shaped drum that is played with the hands. It is a popular instrument in Hindustani classical music.

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal discs?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with the hands. It is a popular instrument in Carnatic classical music.

What is the name of the bowed string instrument with a rounded body and a long neck?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Veena

  3. Violin

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a rounded body and a long neck. It is a popular instrument in Hindustani classical music.

Which instrument is known for its fretless neck and is played with a slide?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Veena

  3. Violin

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The veena is a fretless string instrument that is played with a slide. It is a popular instrument in Carnatic classical music.

What is the name of the Western classical instrument that is commonly used in Indian film music?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Veena

  3. Violin

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The violin is a Western classical instrument that is commonly used in Indian film music. It is known for its sweet and melodious sound.

Which instrument is known for its piercing sound and is often used in folk and devotional music?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Veena

  3. Violin

  4. Shehnai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The shehnai is a woodwind instrument that is known for its piercing sound. It is often used in folk and devotional music.

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a single piece of bamboo and is played by blowing air across it?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Sarangi

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bansuri is a flute that is made from a single piece of bamboo. It is played by blowing air across it. It is a popular instrument in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal keys?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Dhol

  4. Harmonium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The harmonium is a keyboard instrument that is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal keys. It is a popular instrument in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a gourd and is played by plucking its strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Santoor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The santoor is a stringed instrument that is made from a gourd. It is played by plucking its strings. It is a popular instrument in Hindustani classical music.

Which instrument is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal strings?

  1. Sitar

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sarod


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sarod is a stringed instrument that is known for its unique sound produced by striking metal strings. It is a popular instrument in Hindustani classical music.

What is the name of the instrument that is made from a wooden body and is played by striking its strings with a hammer?

  1. Sitar

  2. Veena

  3. Sarangi

  4. Dulcimer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dulcimer is a stringed instrument that is made from a wooden body. It is played by striking its strings with a hammer. It is a popular instrument in folk and traditional music.

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