1. Which is the main unique features of Indian music? *
1 point
A. It typically contains no harmony, can be completely improvised
B. It demonstrates its cultural diversity
C. It uses a scale of five notes for melodies
D. It often looks to represent natural sounds
2. What is the most important element of Indian Music? *
1 point
A. Melody
B. Form
C. Rhythm
D. Harmony
3. What is the shortest tala? *
1 point
A. Rupak
B. Ektal
C. Tintal
D. Dadra
4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Carnatic music? *
1 point
A. the note values are shorter
B. the words are very clear and well-articulated
C. music is very expressive and often in slower speeds
D. music is generally in a fast tempo
5. What statement best describes the Raga? *
1 point
A. Its melodies were improvised from grammar and rhythmic patterns used in percussion
B. It has ample scope for improvisation
C. It is an arrangement of musical notes in an aesthetic combination of ascent and descent
D. Music at its heart is religious coming from Hindu chants and hymns set to melodies