Instruments Used in Odissi

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Which of the following is a percussion instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Pakhawaj

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is a two-headed drum that is played with the hands. It is one of the most important percussion instruments used in Odissi.

Which of the following is a string instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarangi

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is played with the left hand. It is known for its rich and expressive sound.

Which of the following is a wind instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Nadaswaram

  4. Clarinet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bansuri is a bamboo flute that is played with the mouth. It is known for its sweet and melodious sound.

Which of the following is a metal instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Ghungroo

  2. Manjira

  3. Kartal

  4. Cymbal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghungroo is a small metal bell that is tied to the ankles of the dancer. It produces a jingling sound when the dancer moves.

Which of the following is a wooden instrument used in Odissi?

  1. Danda

  2. Khol

  3. Mardala

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Danda is a wooden stick that is used by the dancer to create rhythmic patterns.

Which of the following is a combination of instruments used in Odissi?

  1. Panchavadyam

  2. Melam

  3. Chenda Melam

  4. Nadaswaram Panchavadyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Panchavadyam is a combination of five instruments: the Pakhawaj, the Sarangi, the Bansuri, the Ghungroo, and the Danda.

Which of the following is a unique feature of the Odissi orchestra?

  1. The use of the Pakhawaj

  2. The use of the Sarangi

  3. The use of the Bansuri

  4. The use of the Ghungroo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is the only percussion instrument that is used in the Odissi orchestra. It is also the only instrument that is played with the hands.

Which of the following instruments is used to accompany the dancer in Odissi?

  1. Pakhawaj

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is the primary instrument used to accompany the dancer in Odissi. It is played by a musician who sits on the floor and uses his hands to strike the drum.

Which of the following instruments is used to create rhythmic patterns in Odissi?

  1. Danda

  2. Khol

  3. Mardala

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Danda is a wooden stick that is used by the dancer to create rhythmic patterns. It is held in one hand and struck against the other hand or against the floor.

Which of the following instruments is used to produce a jingling sound in Odissi?

  1. Ghungroo

  2. Manjira

  3. Kartal

  4. Cymbal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghungroo is a small metal bell that is tied to the ankles of the dancer. It produces a jingling sound when the dancer moves.

Which of the following instruments is used to create a melodic accompaniment in Odissi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarangi

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is played with the left hand. It is known for its rich and expressive sound.

Which of the following instruments is used to create a drone in Odissi?

  1. Bansuri

  2. Shehnai

  3. Nadaswaram

  4. Clarinet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bansuri is a bamboo flute that is played with the mouth. It is known for its sweet and melodious sound.

Which of the following instruments is used to create a percussive accompaniment in Odissi?

  1. Pakhawaj

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Ghatam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is a two-headed drum that is played with the hands. It is one of the most important percussion instruments used in Odissi.

Which of the following instruments is used to create a rhythmic accompaniment in Odissi?

  1. Danda

  2. Khol

  3. Mardala

  4. Tabla


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Danda is a wooden stick that is used by the dancer to create rhythmic patterns. It is held in one hand and struck against the other hand or against the floor.

Which of the following instruments is used to create a melodic accompaniment in Odissi?

  1. Sitar

  2. Sarangi

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument that is played with the left hand. It is known for its rich and expressive sound.

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