The most distinctive type of folk songs of Assam are ______.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Bihu Songs.Key Points

Bihu songs are the most famous among music lovers in Assam and are based on themes like Assamese new year, farmers' daily life, love, and more.
Bihu music is played with instruments like dhol, mohor singor Pepe, cymbal, a bamboo instrument called gogona and a clapper made from bamboo known as toka.
Bihu music is reflective of the Oriental influence on Assam's folk music.
It is an absolute delight to sit and listen to heart-touching Bihu songs during the Bihu festival when the entire state is in a celebratory mood.
The talented musicians of the state have been following this traditional form of music for generations and listening to them sing in joy is an unmatched experience for every tourist

Important Points

Bihu is one of the major festivals of Assam.
There are three forms of Bihu.
- Bohag Bihu or Rangoli Bihu in April.
- Magh or Bhogali Bihu in January.
- Kati or Kongali Bihu in October/November.

Additional Information

Folk Songs	Important Point
Teej songs	Teej is celebrated with great involvement by women of Rajasthan. This is a festival celebrated on the third day after the new moon or Amavasya of Shraavana month. The theme of the songs sung during this festival revolves around the union of Shiva and Parvati, the magic of monsoon, greenery, peacock dance, etc.
Bhuta songs	The basis of the Bhuta song is rooted in superstitions. Some communities of Kerala do Bhuta rituals to send away evil ghosts and spirits. This ritual is accompanied by vigorous dancing and the music has a piercing and eerie character.
Qawwali songs	Originally, Qawwalis were sung in praise of God. In India Qawwali was brought from Persia around the thirteenth century and Sufis enlisted its services to spread their message. Amir Khusro (1254-1325) a Sufi and an innovator contributed to the evolution of Qawwali.