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Genres of Middle Eastern Music

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Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the oud, a stringed instrument?

  1. Maqam

  2. Samai

  3. Taksim

  4. Tarab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maqam is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the oud, a stringed instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a percussion instrument?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Ghazal

  3. Thumri

  4. Dadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a percussion instrument. It is often used in religious and devotional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed instrument?

  1. Samai

  2. Taksim

  3. Tarab

  4. Mugham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samai is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the qanun, a plucked string instrument?

  1. Taksim

  2. Tarab

  3. Mugham

  4. Ud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taksim is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the qanun, a plucked string instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the darbuka, a goblet drum?

  1. Tarab

  2. Mugham

  3. Ud

  4. Raqs Sharqi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarab is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the darbuka, a goblet drum. It is often used in popular and folk music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the santur, a hammered dulcimer?

  1. Mugham

  2. Ud

  3. Raqs Sharqi

  4. Nai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mugham is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the santur, a hammered dulcimer. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the buzuq, a long-necked lute?

  1. Ud

  2. Raqs Sharqi

  3. Nai

  4. Chalgi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ud is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the buzuq, a long-necked lute. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the riqq, a tambourine?

  1. Raqs Sharqi

  2. Nai

  3. Chalgi

  4. Samai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raqs Sharqi is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the riqq, a tambourine. It is often used in belly dancing and other forms of traditional dance.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed flute?

  1. Nai

  2. Chalgi

  3. Samai

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nai is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed flute. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a pair of hand drums?

  1. Chalgi

  2. Samai

  3. Qawwali

  4. Tarab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chalgi is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a pair of hand drums. It is often used in folk and popular music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the oud, a stringed instrument?

  1. Samai

  2. Qawwali

  3. Tarab

  4. Mugham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samai is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the oud, a stringed instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a percussion instrument?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Ghazal

  3. Thumri

  4. Dadra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the tabla, a percussion instrument. It is often used in religious and devotional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed instrument?

  1. Samai

  2. Taksim

  3. Tarab

  4. Mugham


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samai is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the ney, a reed instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the qanun, a plucked string instrument?

  1. Taksim

  2. Tarab

  3. Mugham

  4. Ud


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Taksim is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the qanun, a plucked string instrument. It is often used in classical and traditional music.

Which of the following is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the darbuka, a goblet drum?

  1. Tarab

  2. Mugham

  3. Ud

  4. Raqs Sharqi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarab is a genre of Middle Eastern music that is characterized by its use of the darbuka, a goblet drum. It is often used in popular and folk music.

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