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Folk Musical Instruments — Prelims Questions
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Q1medium
Which of the following folk musical instruments is correctly matched with its state of origin?
Q2medium
Consider the following statements about folk musical instruments: 1. Ektara is a single-stringed instrument used primarily in Baul traditions. 2. Dhol is classified as a membranophone. 3. Algoza is a double flute from Punjab. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q3hard
The Hornbostel-Sachs classification system for musical instruments would categorize the Bansuri as:
Q4medium
Which folk instrument is associated with the epic narrations of the Bhopa community in Rajasthan?
Q5hard
The Khamak, a unique folk instrument from Bengal, combines features of: