The easy rag desh quiz for Edexcel music GCSE

This is a quiz which hopefully will cover the basic aspects of indian classical music. Information obtained from the A5 Edexcel revison guide, and the Edexcel anthology. :)

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  • Created by: Rob
  • Created on: 11-04-12 14:41
What is a Rag?
A scale used in indian music
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What is a tal?
The pattern of beats used in indian classical music
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What are Tabla?
two drums, one higher and one lower pitched
3 of 7
A bansuri is similar to which western instrument?
Flute
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What is the name of the first section in all three set works on indian classical music?
Alap
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The fixed composition section in Rag Desh is called?
Gat
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What is the name of the second piece?
Mhara Janam Maran
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What is a tal?

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The pattern of beats used in indian classical music

Card 3

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What are Tabla?

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Card 4

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A bansuri is similar to which western instrument?

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Card 5

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What is the name of the first section in all three set works on indian classical music?

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