What is unique about the edakka drum?

It's only played in Kerala temple rituals

In Bollywood films, what is a “playback singer”?

A professional singer who records the songs that actors lip-sync

What is a major difference between Indian and Western classical music?

Indian classical music is largely improvised

How does rural life influence musical variety in India?

People often stay within their regions, preserving local styles

Why is Indian music so diverse, even among Indians themselves?

There are many regional languages and traditions

Why is the “drone” important in Indian music?

It maintains the tonic note throughout a piece

How is the role of composers different in Indian classical music?

Music is not written down, so composers are less emphasized

How is global influence seen in modern Indian music, especially in Bollywood?

Bollywood music blends styles like hip-hop and jazz

What distinguishes different schools of tabla playing?

A. Regional techniques and stroke emphasis

What is a “raga” in Indian classical music?

A melodic framework used for improvisation

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What is unique about the edakka drum?
It's only played in Kerala temple rituals
It's used in Bollywood music
It’s made entirely of glass
It’s the only electric Indian instrument
2
In Bollywood films, what is a “playback singer”?
A professional singer who records the songs that actors lip-sync
A type of percussionist
The director who edits the film
A background dancer
3
What is a major difference between Indian and Western classical music?
Indian classical music is largely improvised
Western classical music is based on improvisation
Indian classical music always uses written scores
. Indian classical music uses no instruments
4
How does rural life influence musical variety in India?
Villagers don’t play music
Villagers prefer Western instruments
People often stay within their regions, preserving local styles
Rural areas all use the same songs
5
Why is Indian music so diverse, even among Indians themselves?
There are many regional languages and traditions
All Indian music comes from Bollywood
Only classical music is played in India
India has strict national music standards
6
Why is the “drone” important in Indian music?
It replaces all percussion instruments
It harmonizes like Western chords
It signals the end of a piece
It maintains the tonic note throughout a piece
7
How is the role of composers different in Indian classical music?
Music is not written down, so composers are less emphasized
Composers must perform live every time
Composers are more famous than musicians
Only royalty can be composers
8
How is global influence seen in modern Indian music, especially in Bollywood?
Western music is banned in Bollywood
Musicians refuse to collaborate globally
Indian music stays completely traditional
Bollywood music blends styles like hip-hop and jazz
9
What distinguishes different schools of tabla playing?
Size of the drum
A. Regional techniques and stroke emphasis
Speed of playing only
Colour of the drum
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What is a “raga” in Indian classical music?
A religious song
A written musical score
A type of drum
A melodic framework used for improvisation

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