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Indian Music Quiz: True/False & MCQs

The document is a music quiz consisting of true or false statements and multiple-choice questions related to Indian music, including its cultural significance and various styles. It covers topics such as Carnatic and Hindustani music, musical instruments, and characteristics of these music forms. Participants are required to answer questions about the origins, styles, and classifications of Indian classical music.

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Indian Music Quiz: True/False & MCQs

The document is a music quiz consisting of true or false statements and multiple-choice questions related to Indian music, including its cultural significance and various styles. It covers topics such as Carnatic and Hindustani music, musical instruments, and characteristics of these music forms. Participants are required to answer questions about the origins, styles, and classifications of Indian classical music.

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MUSIC: QUIZ #1

Directions: TRUE OR FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if
the statement is wrong. Write it on the space provided before each
number.
_____1. India is the largest country in South Asia.
_____2. Indian music remains fundamental to the lives of the people of India as a source of
spiritual inspiration, cultural expression and entertainment.
_____3. Carnatic music was influenced by Afghan, Persian and Arab.
_____4. Hindustani refers to music from North India.
_____5. Carnatic and Hindustani music equally give importance in vocals and instruments.

MULTILE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.


1. What are instruments that do not have strike-able membranes, and sound is produced by
striking metal or clay?
A. Avanaddh B. Ghan C. Sushir D. Tat

2. What are instruments that are played by plucking or striking the strings.
A. Avanaddh B. Ghan C. Sushir D. Tat

3. Among the following what instrument is sounded by blowing air through them?
A. Avanaddh B. Ghan C. Sushir D. Vitat

4. Which instruments produce sound with strike-able membranes, mostly of weathered leather?
A. Avanaddh B. Ghan C. Sushir D. Vitat

5. What is string instruments that are bowed.


A. Ghan B. Sushir C. Tat D. Vitat

Directions: MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on
the space provided before each number.
_____1. It is the style of singing developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several c
Centuries in India.
a. Rig Veda b. Sama Veda c. Samagana

_____2. Which of the following does NOT belong in the characteristics of Carnatic Music?
a. It was originated in Bhakti movement
b. Northern Indian style of Indian classical music
c. Temple and unified music

_____3. This characteristic of Hindustani music means “imagination” is called_________.


a. khyal b. krti c. veda
_____4. What is the best reason why Carnatic music is called Temple music?
a. because they are believing in different Goddesses
b. because their music is directed to a Hindu-God
c. because they are singing inside the temple

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