Instruments
How many keys did the Bansuri have?
0
Who sang the most songs in the world?
Asha Bhosle
A melodic format consisting of the Indian scale
Raga
What is Filmi?
a genre of Indian music used in Bollywood movies
Where was the Harmonium originated?
West Bengal
What instrument did Ravi Shankar play?
Sitar
What is the original form of Indian music?
Religious music
What are Bengali folk songs about?
Feelings of people
Name 3 Indian instruments
Sitar, Bansuri, and Tabla
What century was the Carnatic Music trio from?
18th century
Indian music dates blank to the _____ age
Prehistoric Age
Hindustani music is sung in _____?
Religious Hyms
Which Hindu God played the Bansuri
Krishna
What gharana does Zakir Hussain play?
Punjab
How many primary ragas are there?
6
How long has Bollywood music been alive?
(not exact just rounded)
Over 100 years
How many strings does the Sitar have and what are they used for?
1 - 2 Drone Strings
5 - 7 Normal Strings
10 - 13 sympathetic strings
Who was in the trinity in Indian Carnatic music
Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri
What is the Indian scale?
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Da Ni Sa
What 2 words were combined to make Bollywood?
Bombay and Hollywood