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Use of Indian Instruments in Electronic Music

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Which of the following is a traditional Indian string instrument commonly used in electronic music?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a plucked string instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music and has been incorporated into electronic music by artists like Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale.

Which Indian percussion instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a metal disc with a wooden stick?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tabla is a pair of hand drums that are played with the fingers and palms, and are commonly used in Indian classical music and electronic music.

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a distinctive sound. In electronic music, it is often used to create:

  1. Melodies

  2. Rhythms

  3. Basslines

  4. Sound effects


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarangi's unique sound and expressive playing techniques make it well-suited for creating melodies in electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its drone-like sound and is often used to create a foundation for electronic music compositions?

  1. Tanpura

  2. Sitar

  3. Tabla

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tanpura is a string instrument that produces a continuous drone, providing a harmonic base for other instruments and vocals in Indian classical music and electronic music.

The Ghatam is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is struck with the fingers to produce percussive sounds, commonly used in Carnatic music and electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of metal cymbals?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is a barrel-shaped drum with two heads, played with the hands, and is commonly used in North Indian classical music and electronic music.

The Santoor is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Santoor is a hammered dulcimer, a string instrument played by striking the strings with mallets, commonly used in Kashmiri music and electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a barrel-shaped drum with two heads, played with the hands, and is commonly used in South Indian classical music and electronic music.

The Veena is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body, commonly used in Carnatic music and electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by blowing air into a bamboo pipe?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is struck with the fingers to produce percussive sounds, commonly used in Carnatic music and electronic music.

The Shehnai is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Shehnai is a reed instrument with a conical bore and a flaring bell, commonly used in North Indian classical music and electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of metal plates?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is struck with the fingers to produce percussive sounds, commonly used in Carnatic music and electronic music.

The Sitar is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sitar is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body, commonly used in North Indian classical music and electronic music.

Which Indian instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by striking a pair of wooden sticks?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Pakhawaj

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a barrel-shaped drum with two heads, played with the hands, and is commonly used in South Indian classical music and electronic music.

The Veena is a:

  1. Percussion instrument

  2. String instrument

  3. Wind instrument

  4. Keyboard instrument


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long neck and a gourd-shaped body, commonly used in Carnatic music and electronic music.

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