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Which classification of musical instruments in India is characterized by the use of air to excite the various resonators?
Which classification of musical instruments in India is characterized by the use of air to excite the various resonators?
- Avanaddh
- Ghan
- Tat
- Sushir (correct)
Which classification of musical instruments in India comprises the drums?
Which classification of musical instruments in India comprises the drums?
- Ghan
- Avanaddh (correct)
- Tat
- Sushir
What is the primary characteristic of instruments classified under 'Tat' in Indian music?
What is the primary characteristic of instruments classified under 'Tat' in Indian music?
- Membranous percussive instruments
- Bowed stringed instruments
- Blown air instruments
- Plucked (stringed instruments) (correct)
Which classification of musical instruments in India is one of the oldest classes and may also be melodic or used to keep tal?
Which classification of musical instruments in India is one of the oldest classes and may also be melodic or used to keep tal?
What role does 'Tala' play in Indian music according to the text?
What role does 'Tala' play in Indian music according to the text?
'Vitat' instruments in Indian music, despite being one of the oldest classifications, did not occupy a place in classical Indian music until when?
'Vitat' instruments in Indian music, despite being one of the oldest classifications, did not occupy a place in classical Indian music until when?
What is the main reason why Carnatic music is sometimes referred to as 'temple music'?
What is the main reason why Carnatic music is sometimes referred to as 'temple music'?
Which musical piece type is common in Carnatic music and is specifically mentioned in the text?
Which musical piece type is common in Carnatic music and is specifically mentioned in the text?
What musical style is predominantly observed in North Indian vocal music?
What musical style is predominantly observed in North Indian vocal music?
Which Persian influence can be found in Hindustani music according to the text?
Which Persian influence can be found in Hindustani music according to the text?
Which term is used in Hindustani music to describe the most common style of singing?
Which term is used in Hindustani music to describe the most common style of singing?
What distinguishes instrumental music from vocal music in Indian traditions according to the text?
What distinguishes instrumental music from vocal music in Indian traditions according to the text?
What aspect of Indian classical music tradition involves melismatic singing?
What aspect of Indian classical music tradition involves melismatic singing?
Which Vedas of Hinduism are mentioned as having hymns sung in the Samagana style?
Which Vedas of Hinduism are mentioned as having hymns sung in the Samagana style?
In terms of sanctity and liturgical importance, which Veda ranks next to Rig Veda in Hinduism?
In terms of sanctity and liturgical importance, which Veda ranks next to Rig Veda in Hinduism?
Which sacred text is counted as first among the four Vedas of Hinduism?
Which sacred text is counted as first among the four Vedas of Hinduism?
What is the main purpose of Rig Veda hymns in contemporary Indian tradition?
What is the main purpose of Rig Veda hymns in contemporary Indian tradition?
What is the significance of melismatic singing in Indian classical music?
What is the significance of melismatic singing in Indian classical music?
What is the meaning of 'Theka' as described in the text?
What is the meaning of 'Theka' as described in the text?
Which instrument is commonly used for keeping rhythm in Hindustani classical music according to the text?
Which instrument is commonly used for keeping rhythm in Hindustani classical music according to the text?
What feature characterizes the music of West Asia (Israel) according to the text?
What feature characterizes the music of West Asia (Israel) according to the text?
Where is West Asian music (Israel) commonly used according to the text?
Where is West Asian music (Israel) commonly used according to the text?
Which vocal style is associated with Israeli singers as described in the text?
Which vocal style is associated with Israeli singers as described in the text?
'Mridangam' is most commonly used for keeping rhythm in which type of Indian music according to the text?
'Mridangam' is most commonly used for keeping rhythm in which type of Indian music according to the text?
What is the significance of the shofar in Jewish culture?
What is the significance of the shofar in Jewish culture?
Who are the pioneers referred to in the traditional Hebrew song 'Zum Gali Gali'?
Who are the pioneers referred to in the traditional Hebrew song 'Zum Gali Gali'?
What context do secular instruments and voice typically feature in according to the text?
What context do secular instruments and voice typically feature in according to the text?
What role does a Hazan play in the synagogue?
What role does a Hazan play in the synagogue?
Which event do the pioneers in 'Zum Gali Gali' relate to?
Which event do the pioneers in 'Zum Gali Gali' relate to?
What type of song is 'Zum Gali Gali'?
What type of song is 'Zum Gali Gali'?
