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People's music, also known as folk music, consists of tunes, lyrics, and knowledge passed down orally for generations. Over time, this music has evolved, closely tied to the way people live. Our agriculture, food, ecology, seasons, and rituals are all reflected in these songs. Palligiti, Bhatiwali, Jari, Sari, Gambhira, Lalon Giti, Paalagan, and the songs of Hason Raja all embody the self-expression of the people.

As the landscape changes, the music shifts too. In the hill tracts, you encounter music with the same role but expressed in the diverse languages of the ethnic communities. The instruments used for folk music are crafted from materials found in the surroundings—animal skin, bamboo, and calabash are common examples. The sounds they produce are deeply connected to the land they come from. As people migrate to cities and villages transform, these traditional tunes are slowly fading. However, folk music still finds its place in mainstream films and music albums.


  • 1. Folk music is primarily passed down through which method, according to the text?

    • A. Written music sheets

    • B. Academic study

    • C. Orally for generations

    • D. Digital recordings

  • 2. Which aspect of people's lives is NOT explicitly mentioned as being reflected in folk songs?

    • A. Agriculture

    • B. Ecology

    • C. Technology

    • D. Rituals

  • 3. What does the text state that songs like Gambhira, Lalon Giti, and the songs of Hason Raja all embody?

    • A. Religious devotion

    • B. Modern compositions

    • C. The self-expression of the people

    • D. Warrior culture

  • 4. According to the text, in which geographical areas is music expressed in the diverse languages of ethnic communities?

    • A. Coastal regions

    • B. The hill tracts

    • C. Urban centers

    • D. Industrial zones

  • 5. Which of the following is NOT listed as a common material used to craft instruments for folk music?

    • A. Animal skin

    • B. Bamboo

    • C. Calabash

    • D. Metal

  • 6. The text suggests that traditional folk tunes are slowly fading primarily due to:

    • A. Lack of new composers

    • B. Loss of instruments

    • C. Migration to cities and village transformation

    • D. Government censorship

  • 7. Folk music is also known as:

    • A. Classical music

    • B. People's music

    • C. Pop music

    • D. World music

  • 8. The sounds produced by folk music instruments are described as being deeply connected to what?

    • A. Commercial success

    • B. Global trends

    • C. The land they come from

    • D. Scientific principles

  • 9. What is a significant way the text mentions folk music still finds its place today?

    • A. Classical orchestras

    • B. Mainstream films and music albums

    • C. Exclusive private concerts

    • D. Radio advertisements

  • 10. The evolution of folk music is closely tied to what, according to the text?

    • A. Economic fluctuations

    • B. The way people live

    • C. Political stability

    • D. Advances in recording technology