Classification of Musical Instruments & Organology of Tabla Quiz

Question 1

"Bol" refers to the spoken mnemonic syllables used to describe different tabla strokes.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What is the primary method used to play the tabla?

Accepted Answer

Striking with hands and fingers

Question 3

There are …………. main categories of musical instruments.

Accepted Answer

Four

Question 4

The dayan/tabla is played with the dominant hand and produces a deep, low sound.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

The tabla consists of two drums: the smaller drum is called the "dayan" and the larger drum is called the "bayan."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

The size of the Dayan/Tabla affects the pitch of the sound it produces.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

…………..is a new category of instrument widely used nowadays.

Accepted Answer

Electrophone

Question 8

Bansuri is an instrument which uses …………. to produce a sound.

Accepted Answer

Air/Wind

Question 9

Stringed instruments are classified in the category of………… vadya.

Accepted Answer

Tat

Question 10

The Bayan/Dugga is usually made of wood, while the Dayan/Tabla is typically made of metal.

Accepted Answer

False

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