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[#581] This musical instrument of Punjab is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappter. What is it?
Correct Answer
(B) Dafli
Explanation
Solution: Dafli is made of double ring with double row of bells and its surface is 10 inch wide in diameter. It is also known as Daf, Tambourine or Dappler.
[#582] The most famous musical gharana of Punjab is
Correct Answer
(A) Patiala gharana
Explanation
Solution: The most important music that forms part of traditional Punjabi music is the local folk music. The language of Punjabi folksongs is the rural language of Punjab. The most famous musical gharana of state of Punjab is the Patiala gharana.
[#583] This instrument produces sound by the strike of the artists with rings worn on fingers of one hand and also with the other hand on the open mouth of it. Name this instrument of Punjab.
Correct Answer
(C) Garah
Explanation
Solution: Garah is simple earthen pitcher which serves as a musical instrument in folk songs. The Garah player strikes its sides with rings worn on fingers of one hand and also plays on its open mouth with the other hand to produce a distinct rhythmic beat.
[#584] Consider the following statements related to Trinjan. 1. Women's keep spinning and singing throughout the night called Trinjan. 2. The day session of Trinjan called Chiri Chirunga and the night session called Rat Katni. 3. Trinjan is a song of Punjab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Solution: Trinjan songs are sung by women. They sing these songs while spinning the wheel. Sometimes, on a winter night all women assemble at someone's house and keep spinning and singing throughout the night. These spinning sessions are called Trinjan. The day session is known as Chiri Chirunga (sparrows big and small) and the night session is called Rat Katni (spinning at night).
[#585] Consider the following statements related to Mahiya songs. 1. Mahiya song is prevalent in Western Pakistan. 2. The word, 'Mahiya' originates from 'Mahi'. 3. A triplet of Mahiya called 'Tappa'. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Solution: Mahiya Songs became prevalent in Western Pakistan. But now it is sung all over India. It is a song sung by young women in separation of their husbands. The word 'Balo' is attached to this song. This song is in Q-A form, i.e. it is spoken by Mahiya at one time and by Balo for the second time. A triplet of Mahiya is called Tappa because it throbs with the heart-beat of the singers. The word 'Mahiya' originates from the word 'Mahi' which means lover. The legendary lover 'Ranjha' of Punjabi folklore was called Mahi. In Mahiya songs, the lover is addressed in the most touching expressions of love and pathos.