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Which category does the Sitar fall under in the classification of instruments?
Which category does the Sitar fall under in the classification of instruments?
- Membranophone
- Idiophone
- Aerophone
- Chordophone (correct)
What describes the predominant characteristics of Hindustani music?
What describes the predominant characteristics of Hindustani music?
- Strict adherence to singing rules and fast tempo
- Influence from Arab, Persian, and Afghan music (correct)
- Focus on improvisation and nasal singing technique
- Highly melodic with no formal structure
Which of the following instruments is classified as a Membranophone?
Which of the following instruments is classified as a Membranophone?
- Tabla (correct)
- Shankh
- Sitar
- Ghatam
In the context of Indian traditional instruments, what is a primary function of the Shankh?
In the context of Indian traditional instruments, what is a primary function of the Shankh?
What distinguishes Carnatic music from Hindustani music?
What distinguishes Carnatic music from Hindustani music?
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Instrument Classification
- Chordophones produce sound by vibrating strings.
- Idiophones produce sound by vibration of the entire body.
- Membranophones produce sound by vibrating stretched membranes.
- Aerophones produce sound by vibrating air columns.
- Electrophones are instruments that use electricity to produce sound.
Traditional Indian Instruments
- Sitar is a chordophone.
- Tabla is a membranophone.
- Ghatam is an idiophone.
- Shankh is used for religious ceremonies and is a type of trumpet.
Northern and Southern Indian Music
- Hindustani music is from northern India.
- Hindustani music has influenced by Arabic, Persian, and Afghan cultures.
- Hindustani music is known for its slower tempos, longer note values, and more formal song structure.
- Carnatic music is from southern India.
- Carnatc music is known for its less strict singing style, allowing for improvisation and fast tempos.
- Both Hindustani and Carnatc music are used for religious ceremonies, cultural expression, and entertainment.
Indian Music Techniques
- Melismatic singing involves singing multiple notes on a single syllable.
- Kulot is a type of melismatic singing.
- Indian music utilizes a nasal singing technique.
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