India

Question 1

This country is considered the seventh largest in the world.

Answer 1

India

Question 2

India is known as the land of ____.

Answer 2

Spirituality

Question 3

These are the four religions that India serves.

Answer 3

Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism

Question 4

This famous landmark has become a representative of Indian culture.

Answer 4

Taj Mahal

Question 5

The two primary traditions of Indian classical music.

Answer 5

Hindustani (Northern) and Carnatic (Southern)

Question 6

This is the melodic framework for composing and improvising in Indian music.

Answer 6

Raga

Question 7

This refers to the intricate cyclic metrical pattern played alongside the melody.

Answer 7

Tala

Question 8

This instrument is a chordophone of the lute family, commonly used in Indian music.

Answer 8

Sitar

Question 9

This instrument can have 18, 19, 20, or 21 strings, with 5 melody strings and 2 drone strings.

Answer 9

Sitar

Question 10

This musician was an icon of Sitar music and helped increase its popularity worldwide.

Answer 10

Ravi Shankar

Question 11

The sarod is derived from this instrument.

Answer 11

Afghan Rabab

Question 12

This instrument arrived in India in the 16th century and has a modern form approximately 100 cm in length.

Answer 12

Sarod

Question 13

This bowed fiddle is used in folk Hindustani music and has a rectangular body with a fretless neck.

Answer 13

Sarangi

Question 14

This double-reed instrument is made of wood except for its metal bell.

Answer 14

Shehnai

Question 15

This pair of membranophones consists of a bigger drum called “Daya” and a smaller drum called “Baya.”

Answer 15

Tabla

Question 16

This long-necked fretless lute is 40-60 cm long, made of gourd, and creates an acoustic reference chord for Ragas.

Answer 16

Tanpura

Question 17

This semiclassical form of Indian music is devotional or romantic and expresses a girl’s love for Krishna.

Answer 17

Thumri

Question 18

This Indian music tradition evolved from the ancient Hindu tradition and is characterized by vocal traditions and devotional character.

Answer 18

Carnatic Music

Question 19

What does “Carnatic” music mean in India?

Answer 19

Karnataka

Question 20

What is Raga in Indian music?

Answer 20

A melodic framework

Question 21

How is India often referred to?

Answer 21

Land of Spirituality

Question 22

Where is India located?

Answer 22

South Asia

Question 23

What does Tala refer to in Indian music?

Answer 23

A rhythmic pattern

Question 24

What is India’s rank in terms of land area in the world?

Answer 24

Seventh largest country