Instruments Used in Bharatanatyam

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Which of these instruments is commonly used to accompany Bharatanatyam performances?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Mridangam

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is a key instrument in Bharatanatyam performances.

What is the primary string instrument used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Veena

  2. Violin

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam.

Which instrument is known for its distinctive high-pitched sound and is often used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Nadaswaram

  2. Flute

  3. Tabla

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nadaswaram is a double-reed instrument that produces a piercing, high-pitched sound and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam.

What is the name of the cymbals used in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Manjira

  2. Ghungroo

  3. Tabla

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Manjira are small cymbals that are played by striking them together and are commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

Which instrument is used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Kanjira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is the primary instrument used for rhythmic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by striking a metal plate with a stick?

  1. Ghatam

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Kanjira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

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

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Kanjira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kanjira is a small frame drum with a metal disc in the center that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by striking a pair of wooden sticks together?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Nattuvangam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nattuvangam is a pair of wooden sticks that are struck together to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam performances.

Which instrument is used to provide melodic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Veena

  2. Violin

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Veena is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam, and is used to provide melodic accompaniment.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in a bamboo stick?

  1. Flute

  2. Nadaswaram

  3. Sarangi

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Flute is a wind instrument that is played by blowing air across a hole in a bamboo stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

Which instrument is known for its distinctive sound produced by plucking a set of strings?

  1. Sarangi

  2. Sitar

  3. Veena

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sitar is a plucked string instrument with a long history in Indian classical music, including Bharatanatyam, and is known for its distinctive sound.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by bowing a set of strings?

  1. Violin

  2. Sarangi

  3. Veena

  4. Sitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Violin is a bowed string instrument that is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances and is known for its melodic capabilities.

Which instrument is used to provide rhythmic and melodic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam?

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Nattuvangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a double-headed drum that is played with the hands and is used to provide both rhythmic and melodic accompaniment in Bharatanatyam performances.

What is the name of the instrument that is played by striking a metal plate with a stick?

  1. Ghatam

  2. Tabla

  3. Mridangam

  4. Kanjira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ghatam is a clay pot that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

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

  1. Tabla

  2. Mridangam

  3. Ghatam

  4. Kanjira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kanjira is a small frame drum with a metal disc in the center that is played by striking it with a stick and is commonly used in Bharatanatyam performances.

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