Traditional stringed instrument of Nepal, played with a bow

How do Indian musicians traditionally learn to play instruments?

Master-student tradition, a student learns from a master

A plucked, long-necked Indian lute with 20 movable frets

Two small hand drums attached together, played by hand

What does an Indian ensemble usually consist of?

A soloist, percussion and a drone.

The tal is a repeating rhythm usually played by the tabla

Patterns of notes +rhythms used as a basis for improvisation

What is typical of traditional Indian music?

Start off simple, gradually get more complex, Repetition and drone, Free rhythm, no regular pulse

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1
What is the Sarangi?
The musical cousin of the swarmandal
A cross between the sitar and the tabla
Stringed instument of treble pitch, playd with horsehair bow
Traditional stringed instrument of Nepal, played with a bow
2
Which of the following is NOT an Indian instrument?
T'rung
Bansuri
Tanpura
Harmonium
3
How do Indian musicians traditionally learn to play instruments?
Master-student tradition, a student learns from a master
They teach themselves through constant 44practice
Traditional group classes take place in Hindu temples
Parents teach their children, so that skills are 'passed on'
4
What is a sitar?
A small fretless lute with 4-5 main strings +2 drone strings
A fancy name for 'tambourine' in Indian
A plucked, long-necked Indian lute with 20 movable frets
A long-necked lute with no frets, only open strings
5
What instrument is being played in this video?
Shakuhatchi
Kaval
Bansuri
Trumpet
6
What Indian musical effect can be heard here?
Pedal sustain
Alap
Thumri
Drone
7
What is a Tabla?
Two small hand drums attached together, played by hand
A two-foot-high bowed musical instrument with 4 strings
Trapezoid-shaped stringed musical instrument made of walnut
Barrel-shaped, two-headed drum, 2nd most popular Indian drum
8
What does an Indian ensemble usually consist of?
There is no set ensemble, instruments join as songs progress
A drone, percussion, and woodwind
A soloist, percussion and a drone.
No set ensemble, but there cannot be less than 2 instruments
9
What is Tal?
He is known as the 'creator of all music' in India
That's a good question. What is Tal?
A traditional Indian dish
The tal is a repeating rhythm usually played by the tabla
10
What Indian instrument(s) can be heard throughout this Beatles song?
Sarangi
Tabla
Tambura
Sitar
11
What is a Raga?
A style of song usually composed for wedding ceremonies
A religious dance performed at weddings to bring good luck
Patterns of notes +rhythms used as a basis for improvisation
An Indian percussion instrument played on special occasions
12
Which of these instruments can be used for a drone?
Tanpura
Shruti box
All of the above
Sitar
13
What is typical of traditional Indian music?
Start off simple, gradually get more complex
Upbeat and poppy
Repetition and drone
Free rhythm, no regular pulse

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