Instruments & Artists — Set 1
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With which musical instrument is Ustad Bismillah Khan primarily associated?
Correct Answer: C. Shehnai
Ustad Bismillah Khan was a legendary musician who brought the Shehnai to the classical stage. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2001 for his immense contribution to Indian music. The Shehnai is a double-reed wind instrument traditionally played during weddings and festivals.
Pandit Ravi Shankar, a world-renowned musician, was a master of which instrument?
Correct Answer: C. Sitar
Pandit Ravi Shankar was an iconic Sitar virtuoso who popularized Indian classical music globally. He received the Bharat Ratna in 1999 and won several Grammy Awards. The Sitar is a plucked stringed instrument commonly used in Hindustani classical music.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is a famous exponent of which musical instrument?
Correct Answer: C. Sarod
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is widely recognized for his mastery and innovations on the Sarod. He belongs to the famous Bangash lineage of musicians from Gwalior. The Sarod is a stringed instrument known for its deep, introspective sound and lack of frets.
Which famous artist is known for playing the Flute (Bansuri)?
Correct Answer: A. Hariprasad Chaurasia
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is a world-famous master of the Indian bamboo flute. He is credited with expanding the expressive possibilities of the instrument in classical music. The Bansuri is a side-blown flute made from a single hollow shaft of bamboo.
Ustad Zakir Hussain is an internationally acclaimed player of which instrument?
Correct Answer: A. Tabla
Ustad Zakir Hussain is a Tabla maestro and a key figure in the field of world music fusion. He is the son of the legendary Tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha. The Tabla consists of a pair of hand drums used extensively in Indian music.
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma is credited with introducing which folk instrument to Indian classical music?
Correct Answer: C. Santoor
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma transformed the Santoor from a Kashmiri folk instrument into a classical one. The Santoor is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer with 72 strings. It is played with a pair of light wooden mallets called kalam.
Ustad Allah Rakha was a prominent master of which percussion instrument?
Correct Answer: C. Tabla
Ustad Allah Rakha was a celebrated Tabla player who frequently accompanied Pandit Ravi Shankar. He belonged to the Punjab Gharana of Tabla playing. His technical brilliance helped elevate the status of Tabla as a solo instrument.
To which state does the percussion instrument 'Mridangam' primarily belong in terms of classical tradition?
Correct Answer: D. South India
The Mridangam is the primary rhythmic accompaniment in Carnatic (South Indian) classical music. It is a double-sided drum made of wood with leather heads. It is considered one of the oldest percussion instruments in India.
Which of the following artists is a famous player of the Sarangi?
Correct Answer: D. Ustad Sultan Khan
Ustad Sultan Khan was an acclaimed Sarangi player and vocalist known for his emotional depth. The Sarangi is a bowed string instrument with a skin-covered body. It is often described as the instrument that most closely resembles the human voice.
The instrument 'Veena' is associated with which Hindu Goddess of learning and arts?
Correct Answer: A. Saraswati
Goddess Saraswati is traditionally depicted holding or playing the Veena. The Veena is one of the most ancient stringed instruments of India. There are several variants, including the Saraswati Veena used in Carnatic music.