Which Indian classical system is associated with Hindustani music?

North Indian classical tradition

What does a cappella mean?

Singing without instrumental accompaniment

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Question 1
Which instrument has 88 keys in a standard modern version?
- Piano Correct answer
- Trumpet
- Flute
- Violin
Explanation: The correct answer is Piano. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 2
Which genre is strongly associated with improvisation and swing?
- Opera
- Jazz Correct answer
- Reggae
- Polka
Explanation: The correct answer is Jazz. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 3
Who composed the soundtrack for Slumdog Millionaire?
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Vishal Bhardwaj
- A. R. Rahman Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is A. R. Rahman. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 4
Which instrument is traditionally associated with the Hindustani raga tradition?
- Drum kit
- Saxophone
- Sitar Correct answer
- Mandolin
Explanation: The correct answer is Sitar. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 5
What is the term for the speed of a piece of music?
- Harmony
- Pitch
- Timbre
- Tempo Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Tempo. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 6
Which instrument belongs to the string family?
- Violin Correct answer
- Flute
- Trumpet
- Clarinet
Explanation: The correct answer is Violin. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 7
Which genre originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s?
- Disco
- Opera
- Blues
- Reggae Correct answer
Explanation: The correct answer is Reggae. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 8
Who is known for composing the Four Seasons?
- Mozart
- Antonio Vivaldi Correct answer
- Beethoven
- Johann Bach
Explanation: The correct answer is Antonio Vivaldi. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 9
Which musical symbol raises a note by a semitone?
- Sharp Correct answer
- Rest
- Natural
- Flat
Explanation: The correct answer is Sharp. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 10
Which Indian classical system is associated with Hindustani music?
- North Indian classical tradition Correct answer
- Celtic tradition
- Carnatic tradition
- Western classical tradition
Explanation: The correct answer is North Indian classical tradition. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 11
Which instrument is played with a bow and has four strings in its standard form?
- Violin Correct answer
- Piano
- Flute
- Harp
Explanation: The correct answer is Violin. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.
Question 12
What does a cappella mean?
- Singing without instrumental accompaniment Correct answer
- Singing very softly
- Playing only percussion
- Singing in two languages
Explanation: The correct answer is Singing without instrumental accompaniment. This is a well-established entertainment fact directly related to music.