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Instruments Used in Indian Martial Arts Music

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Which instrument is commonly used to accompany Gatka, a martial art from Punjab?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Chimta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chimta, a pair of tongs, is struck together to create a rhythmic accompaniment to Gatka.

In Kalaripayattu, a martial art from Kerala, which instrument is played to set the rhythm?

  1. Chenda

  2. Maddalam

  3. Idakka

  4. Thavil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chenda, a large cylindrical drum, is the primary instrument used to provide rhythmic accompaniment in Kalaripayattu.

Which instrument is traditionally used in Silambam, a martial art from Tamil Nadu?

  1. Nadaswaram

  2. Thavil

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thavil, a barrel-shaped drum, is the primary instrument used to accompany Silambam performances.

In Thang-Ta, a martial art from Manipur, which instrument is played to create a martial atmosphere?

  1. Pung

  2. Dhol

  3. Tabla

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pung, a large cylindrical drum, is played to create a martial atmosphere and accompany Thang-Ta performances.

Which instrument is used to accompany Malkhamb, a pole gymnastics and martial art from Maharashtra?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Lezim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lezim, a hand-held percussion instrument, is played to accompany Malkhamb performances.

In Gatka, what is the name of the traditional song that is sung during performances?

  1. Boliyan

  2. Bhangra

  3. Gidda

  4. Ludi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Boliyan, a type of folk song, is traditionally sung during Gatka performances to provide rhythmic accompaniment and encouragement to the performers.

Which instrument is used to accompany Kalaripayattu performances in Kerala?

  1. Chenda

  2. Maddalam

  3. Idakka

  4. Thavil


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maddalam, a barrel-shaped drum, is played to accompany Kalaripayattu performances in Kerala.

In Silambam, what is the name of the traditional dance that is performed with sticks?

  1. Silambattam

  2. Kolattam

  3. Mayilattam

  4. Bharatanatyam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Silambattam, a traditional dance performed with sticks, is a key component of Silambam.

Which instrument is played to accompany Thang-Ta performances in Manipur?

  1. Pung

  2. Dhol

  3. Tabla

  4. Sarangi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pung, a large cylindrical drum, is the primary instrument used to accompany Thang-Ta performances.

In Malkhamb, what is the name of the traditional song that is sung during performances?

  1. Lavani

  2. Powada

  3. Bhajan

  4. Kirtan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lavani, a traditional form of folk music, is sung during Malkhamb performances to provide rhythmic accompaniment and encouragement to the performers.

Which instrument is used to accompany Gatka performances in Punjab?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Chimta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chimta, a pair of tongs, is struck together to create a rhythmic accompaniment to Gatka.

In Kalaripayattu, what is the name of the traditional weapon that is used?

  1. Urumi

  2. Katari

  3. Machete

  4. Nunchaku


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urumi, a flexible sword, is the traditional weapon used in Kalaripayattu.

Which instrument is played to accompany Silambam performances in Tamil Nadu?

  1. Nadaswaram

  2. Thavil

  3. Veena

  4. Mridangam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Thavil, a barrel-shaped drum, is the primary instrument used to accompany Silambam performances.

In Thang-Ta, what is the name of the traditional martial art form that is practiced?

  1. Muay Thai

  2. Kung Fu

  3. Karate

  4. Taekwondo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muay Thai, a traditional martial art form from Thailand, is practiced in Thang-Ta.

Which instrument is used to accompany Malkhamb performances in Maharashtra?

  1. Dhol

  2. Tabla

  3. Sarangi

  4. Lezim


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lezim, a hand-held percussion instrument, is played to accompany Malkhamb performances.

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