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Indian Concepts of the Relationship Between Astronomy and Music

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What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the relationship between astronomy and music?

  1. Natya Shastra

  2. Rigveda

  3. Samaveda

  4. Yajurveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Natya Shastra is an ancient Indian text that discusses the relationship between astronomy and music, among other topics.

According to the Natya Shastra, what is the relationship between the seven notes of the musical scale and the seven planets?

  1. Each note is associated with a specific planet.

  2. The notes are arranged in the same order as the planets are arranged in the sky.

  3. The notes are used to represent the movements of the planets.

  4. The notes are used to create melodies that are associated with specific planets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Natya Shastra, each note of the musical scale is associated with a specific planet.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the recitation of the Vedas?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Veena is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the recitation of the Vedas.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhajan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhajan is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Shiva.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tabla is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Kirtan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kirtan is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Vishnu.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of kirtans?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of kirtans.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Goddess Saraswati?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Dhrupad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dhrupad is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Goddess Saraswati.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of dhrupads?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Pakhawaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pakhawaj is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of dhrupads.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhajan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhajan is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tabla is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Hanuman?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhajan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhajan is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Hanuman.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tabla is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of bhajans.

What is the name of the musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Kirtan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kirtan is a musical genre that is associated with the worship of Lord Krishna.

What is the name of the musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of kirtans?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mridangam is a musical instrument that is used to accompany the singing of kirtans.

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