Indian Classical Music Quiz: Non-Membranous Percussive Instruments

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When is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated by Hindus?

March or April

June or July

October or November (correct)

December or January

Which goddess is associated with Diwali?

Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth (correct)

Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge

Durga, the goddess of power

Kali, the goddess of time

What is the meaning of the word 'rangoli'?

Row of lamps

Goddess of wealth

Flamboyant truck art

Colorful designs drawn on the floor (correct)

How many recognized architectural periods are there in Pakistan?

4 Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Indus Valley Civilization city flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE?

Mohenjo Daro Signup and view all the answers

Which country is known for producing the most unique and beautiful carpets in the world?

Turkmenistan Signup and view all the answers

What type of music is predominantly found in northern and central regions of India?

Hindustani Music Signup and view all the answers

Which Veda is known for its ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns?

Rig Veda Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of Indian musical instruments include non-membranous percussive instruments?

Avanaddh Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Tala' literally mean in the context of Indian music?

Clap Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is the most common for keeping rhythm in Carnatic music?

Maridangam Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vedas' mean?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Ghazal music in Pakistan?

Expression of love and loneliness Signup and view all the answers

Which musical genre is associated with the Chishti Order in Pakistan?

Qawwali Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic vocal style of Israeli singers?

Throaty enunciation Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife?

Shah Jahan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of West Asian music during communal worship?

Mystic rituals Signup and view all the answers

In which country are the Ajanta Caves located?

India Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Diwali Celebrations

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus in India and around the world in October or November.
It is known as the Festival of Lights.
Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is worshipped during Diwali.
Diyas, or clay lamps, are used to decorate homes during Diwali.
Rangoli, a colorful design, is made with 'rang' meaning 'color' and 'aavalli' meaning 'colored creepers' or 'row of colors'.

Pakistani Architecture

Pakistani architecture is divided into four recognized periods: Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Colonial, and Post-Colonial.
Mohenjo Daro is an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city that flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE.
Kot Diji Fort was built by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur between 1785 and 1795.
Truck Art is a popular form of art in Pakistan, characterized by brightly colored and flamboyant trucks.

Central Asian Countries

Uzbekistan is known for making printed cloth.
Kazakhstan is home to ancient petroglyphs, which were drawn on rocks by nomads.
Tajikistan is famous for making fabrics, utensils, musical instruments, carpets, furniture, and jewelry.
Turkmenistan produces the most unique and beautiful carpets in the world.
Kyrgyzstan is known for its textiles, mostly made from felt.

West Asian Arts and Crafts

West Asia is rich in cultural heritage.
Shirdaks are handmade carpets or rugs.
Tush Kyiz is a large, elaborately embroidered wall hanging.

Indian Classical Music

India's classical music tradition is divided into two main styles: Carnatic and Hindustani.
Carnatic music is prominent in South India, while Hindustani music is found in northern and central regions.
Samagana is a style of singing that has developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several centuries.
Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India, with four types: Rig Veda, Yayur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda.
Indian musical instruments are classified into five categories: Ghan, Avanaddh, Sushir, Tat, and Vitat.
Tala is the rhythmic cycle in Indian music, and Theka is a sequence of drum syllables.

Music of Pakistan and Israel

Ghazal is a traditional expression of love, separation, and loneliness in Pakistani music.
Qawwali is a devotional music style in Pakistan.
Music in Israel is modal, and is commonly used during communal worship, mystic rituals, and life passage events.
Israeli singers have a distinctive vocal style, characterized by guttural and throaty enunciation.
Devotional music in Israel is almost entirely vocal, while secular music uses both instruments and voice.

Indian Art and Architecture

The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, date back from the 2nd century BCE to the 600 CE.
The caves feature paintings and sculptures that are considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.
Shiva, the destroyer, is often depicted as a four-armed figure.
The Taj Mahal was built in 1632 by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Muntaz Mahal, who died during childbirth.

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Test your knowledge on Indian arts, specifically focusing on the classical music traditions of Carnatic and Hindustani music. Learn about the Samagana style of singing and its development into a diverse tradition over the centuries.