Indian Musical Instruments

Between Dholak and Tabla, which is considered a classical instrument?

• Tabla

• Dholak

Lord Shiva holds what small drum in his hand when performing the cosmic dance?

• Dholak

• Tabla

• Damaru

The cosmic sounds that come from Shiva are activated by who?

• Vishnu

• Bramha

• Devi

• Ganesha

Ghatam is made from what?

• Clay Pot

• Steel Pot

• Wooden Pot

There are cymbals used in India to show devotion when singing bhajans. Which is an example of a cymbal?

• Khartal and Tabla

• Tabla and Dholak

• Dholak and Mangeera

• Mangeera and Khartal

What does the phrase "tar" mean as used in Ektar and Sitar?

• drum

• flute

• string

• bell

How many strings does an Ektara have?

• five

• one

• two

• ten

Raga refers to what in classical indian music?

• Rhythm

• Beat

• Melody

• Pitch

Tala refers to what in Indian classical music?

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Pitch

From what country did the Harmonium originate?

• India

• Britain

• Italy

• America