Music and Culture: Explore the World's Musical Traditions

Question 1

In an orchestra, which instrument usually plays the main tune, or melody?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Cello

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Piano

Question 2

Which of these is NOT one of the main parts of music?

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 3

What instrument is played by hitting it with a stick?

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Drum

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 4

Which of these is a traditional musical instrument from India?

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Tabla

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Guitar

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Saxophone

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Violin

Question 5

Which instrument belongs to the woodwind family?

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Flute

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 6

Which of these is used to make music, but is not a musical instrument?

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Microphone

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Drum

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Piano

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Violin

Question 7

How do we usually make a sound when playing a string instrument?

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Strumming or plucking the strings

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Blowing air into it

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Hitting it with sticks or mallets

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Pressing keys

Question 8

Who are famous composers known for writing classical music?

Accepted Answer

Frederic Chopin

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ed Sheeran

Question 9

Which instrument produces sound when you blow air into a small part called a reed?

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A. Clarinet

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B. Piano

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C. Guitar

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D. Drums

Question 10

Which of these types of music is usually NOT played on the radio?

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Waltz

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Rock

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Classical

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Pop

Question 11

Which instrument belongs to the string family?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drums

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Saxophone

Question 12

Which of these is not a type of music?

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Science

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Classical

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Pop

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Rock

Question 13

Which instrument is not traditionally African?

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Sitar

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Djembe

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Kora

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Balafon

Question 14

Which instrument is often used in classical music and is played by hitting it?

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Timpani

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 15

Which of these is not an instrument used to make music?

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Telephone

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 16

Which of these is NOT an essential part of music?

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Melody

Question 17

In Indian classical music, which instrument is commonly played?

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Sitar

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 18

What is a genre in music?

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A style of music with its own unique sound.

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A musical instrument that can make different sounds.

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A person who composes music.

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A place where music is played.

Question 19

Which instrument produces sound when you blow air through it?

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Trumpet

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Piano

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Drums

Question 20

In a musical theater performance, which type of music is used to tell a story through singing and acting?

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Opera

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Ballet

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Symphony

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Jazz

Question 21

What instrument is commonly played in Scotland?

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Bagpipes

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

Question 22

Which device can be used to make, change, and record music?

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Computer music software

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Microphone

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Musical instrument

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Sheet music

Question 23

Where did the ukulele, a traditional musical instrument, come from?

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Hawaii

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United States

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Brazil

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Jamaica

Question 24

When we sing or play our favourite songs, which part of music tells us how loud or quiet the sound is?

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Dynamics

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Harmony

Question 25

Musical instruments are grouped into families based on how they make sound. Which family does the violin belong to?

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String family

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Keyboard family

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Percussion family

Question 26

Which instrument has strings that make sound when you pluck or bow them?

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Violin

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Piano

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Drum

Question 27

Who creates the special music you hear in movies and TV shows?

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 28

Which part of the song tells us the words we sing?

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Lyrics

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 29

Which instrument produces sound when you strike it?

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Drums

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 30

When we visit Japan, which unique musical instrument are we likely to encounter?

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Shamisen

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Tabla

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Didgeridoo

Question 31

Which instrument do you hit to make music?

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Drums

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Violin

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Clarinet

Question 32

Which type of music is known for having lots of songs about love?

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Pop

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Classical

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Rock

Question 33

Which of these is not a musical instrument?

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Pen

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 34

Which of these instruments is traditional to a different culture?

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Erhu

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 35

Which of these is **not** an element of music?

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Color

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Rhythm

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 36

In music, which symbol indicates a short break or pause in playing?

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Rest

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Note

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Tempo

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Clef

Question 37

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Western Classical Music'?

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 38

Which musical instrument is NOT traditionally from Japan?

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Guzheng

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Shamisen

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Koto

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Taiko

Question 39

In the music industry, who helps manage and promote musical artists?

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Concert promoter

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Music teacher

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Musician

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Composer

Question 40

In an orchestra, which instrument do you play by blowing air into a hole?

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Flute

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Violin

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Drums

Question 41

In a musical play, who is responsible for singing the songs?

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Singer

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Dancer

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Actor

Question 42

Who is NOT a famous composer?

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Elvis Presley

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 43

Which musical instrument does NOT belong to a specific family like string, wind, or percussion?

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Kazoo

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Piano

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Violin

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Drums

Question 44

Which instrument is not typically linked to a specific culture or region?

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Piano

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Sitar

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Didgeridoo

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Guzheng

Question 45

When a piece of music changes from a major key to a minor key, what usually happens to its mood?

Accepted Answer

It becomes darker and sadder.

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It becomes brighter and happier.

Question 46

Mongolian throat singing is famous for its special singing technique. Which of these best explains it?

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Singing with a vibrating vocal cord

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Singing with a very high voice

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Singing with your mouth closed

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Singing with a voice that sounds like it's coming from your nose

Question 47

How can music be used to make a difference in society and inspire change?

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Music can raise awareness about important issues and encourage people to take action.

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Music is only for entertainment and has no impact on society.

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Music is only used to sell products and has no influence on movements.

Question 48

Which musical instrument is traditionally used in Indian music?

Accepted Answer

Tabla

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Guitar

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 49

What musical style originated in the Caribbean region?

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Reggae

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Blues

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Classical

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Jazz

Question 50

Which of these features is typical of Andean music?

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Use of panpipes

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Fast tempo

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Love-themed lyrics

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Electric guitar

Question 51

Which of these is a traditional dance from Mexico?

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Jarabe Tapatío

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Tango

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Salsa

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Macarena

Question 52

Which of these musical instruments is NOT used in traditional Indian music?

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Harmonica

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Sitar

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Tabla

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Dhol

Question 53

Which musical genre is known for improvisation and the use of blues scales?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Pop

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Country

Question 54

What does the tempo of a piece of music refer to?

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Speed

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 55

Which culture traditionally incorporates throat singing into its music?

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Inuit

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Japanese

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Egyptian

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Mexican

Question 56

What is a popular dance rhythm in Brazilian music?

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Samba

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Tango

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Mambo

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Cha-cha-cha

Question 57

Which country's music is often associated with the accordion and polka rhythms?

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Germany

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Mexico

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Russia

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Ireland

Question 58

What is a well-known traditional musical ensemble from Scotland?

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Pipe band

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Symphony orchestra

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Choir

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Brass band

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a feature of traditional Chinese music?

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Incorporates Western instruments like the violin and piano

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Uses pentatonic scales

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Focuses on melody and harmony

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Employs traditional instruments like the pipa and guzheng

Question 60

Which musical instrument is commonly associated with Indian classical music?

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Sitar

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 61

Which rhythm is frequently used in South African traditional music?

Accepted Answer

Polyrhythms

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Syncopated rhythms

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Simple duple rhythms

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Triple meter

Question 62

Which musical instrument is traditionally played in the Andes region?

Accepted Answer

Panpipes

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Maracas

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Guitars

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Drums

Question 63

Which musical style is known for improvised solos and a swinging rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical music

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Folk music

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Pop music

Question 64

Which vocal technique is commonly found in traditional African music?

Accepted Answer

Call and response

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Polyphony

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Harmony

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A cappella