Indian Music and Dance Toys

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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. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sitar is a popular stringed instrument known for its distinctive sound and intricate fretwork.

Which Indian dance form is characterized by its graceful hand movements and expressive storytelling?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathakali is a classical dance form from Kerala, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive hand gestures, and captivating storytelling.

The Tabla, a percussion instrument, is commonly played in which Indian music genre?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tabla is a pair of hand drums used extensively in Hindustani Classical Music, providing rhythmic accompaniment to vocal and instrumental performances.

Which Indian dance form is known for its energetic footwork and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Kathak

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form characterized by its intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and expressive storytelling.

The Sarangi, a bowed string instrument, is often used in which genre of Indian music?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument commonly used in Hindustani Classical Music, known for its rich and expressive sound.

Which Indian dance form is known for its graceful movements and sculpturesque poses?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its graceful movements, sculpturesque poses, and intricate footwork.

The Mridangam, a percussion instrument, is commonly played in which Indian music genre?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a barrel-shaped drum used extensively in Carnatic Classical Music, providing rhythmic accompaniment to vocal and instrumental performances.

Which Indian dance form is known for its acrobatic movements and high-energy performances?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, known for its acrobatic movements, energetic performances, and intricate footwork.

The Shehnai, a wind instrument, is often used in which genre of Indian music?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shehnai is a double-reed wind instrument commonly used in Hindustani Classical Music, known for its distinctive sound and expressive melodies.

Which Indian dance form is known for its lyrical movements and expressive storytelling?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Odissi is a classical dance form from Odisha, known for its lyrical movements, expressive storytelling, and intricate hand gestures.

The Santoor, a stringed instrument, is commonly played in which Indian music genre?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Santoor is a hammered dulcimer commonly used in Hindustani Classical Music, known for its rich and resonant sound.

Which Indian dance form is known for its rhythmic footwork and energetic performances?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Kathak is a North Indian classical dance form characterized by its intricate footwork, rhythmic patterns, and expressive storytelling.

The Veena, a stringed instrument, is often used in which genre of Indian music?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Veena is a plucked string instrument commonly used in Carnatic Classical Music, known for its rich and resonant sound.

Which Indian dance form is known for its graceful movements and sculpturesque poses?

  1. Kathakali

  2. Bharatanatyam

  3. Kuchipudi

  4. Odissi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form from Tamil Nadu, known for its graceful movements, sculpturesque poses, and intricate footwork.

The Ghatam, a percussion instrument, is commonly played in which Indian music genre?

  1. Hindustani Classical Music

  2. Carnatic Classical Music

  3. Folk Music

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot used as a percussion instrument in Carnatic Classical Music, known for its rich and resonant sound.

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