Music and Culture: Explore the Interplay of Music and Society

Question 1

How does music help people feel connected to their community?

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Music brings people together to share experiences and emotions.

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Music is only for personal enjoyment and has no impact on community.

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Music has no role in shaping cultural identity or a sense of belonging.

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Music appeals only to individuals, not groups.

Question 2

What can music teach us about different cultures?

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Music shares stories about a culture's history and traditions.

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Music is only for fun and has nothing to do with culture.

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All music is the same, no matter where it comes from.

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We can't learn about other cultures by listening to their music.

Question 3

How does music help people feel connected to their culture?

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Music shares stories about a culture's past and traditions.

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Music is part of special events and ceremonies in a culture.

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Music teaches people the words of their culture's language.

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Music just makes people happy and excited.

Question 4

Which instrument is commonly found in both Indian and Celtic music?

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Flute

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Violin

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Tabla

Question 5

How does music help people from different cultures understand each other better?

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Music helps people connect by giving them a shared experience to enjoy.

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Music is only for people who share the same culture.

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Music should only be used to promote one's own culture.

Question 6

Which type of music combines sounds from Africa and the West?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Hip-Hop

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Country

Question 7

During World War II, the song "Rule, Britannia!" was popular in the UK. What was its main purpose?

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To inspire people to join the army

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To mock the enemy

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To celebrate victory

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To make people sad

Question 8

How can music be used to teach something other than music?

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Singing the alphabet in a song to help learn it.

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Playing calming music to create a peaceful atmosphere.

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Displaying musical notes on a classroom board.

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Playing music during a break for enjoyment.

Question 9

Which song became a well-known anthem during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, inspiring people to fight for equality?

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We Shall Overcome

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Imagine

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Blowin' in the Wind

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Happy Birthday

Question 10

How can songs reveal what's important to a culture and also influence people's thoughts?

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Songs can both show cultural values and shape thinking.

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Songs only reflect existing beliefs.

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Only serious songs can change thinking.

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Songs have no impact on cultural values and beliefs.

Question 11

Which musical instrument is special to Japanese culture, with a long, thin neck and strings that are plucked to make a unique sound?

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Shamisen

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Guitar

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Violin

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Sitar

Question 12

How did music help the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s spread its message of equality and freedom?

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Music shared the experiences and challenges of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.

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Music was mainly used to entertain people and keep their minds off the social problems of the time.

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Music did not play a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Question 13

How can music help keep traditions alive?

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Music tells stories and legends that are passed down.

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Music only shows what's popular now.

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Music has nothing to do with culture.

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Music is just for fun.

Question 14

Which of these is a type of stringed instrument traditionally played in India?

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Sitar

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 15

What is the name of the traditional Mexican music style featuring lively rhythms and colorful costumes?

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Mariachi

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Tango

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Salsa

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Reggae

Question 16

Which musical instrument in an orchestra is the biggest in size?

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Double bass

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Violin

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Piano

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Flute

Question 17

Which of these songs is a well-known traditional folk song from England?

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Greensleeves

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Yankee Doodle Dandy

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La Cucaracha

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Question 18

What is the name of the African musical style characterized by complex rhythms and call-and-response vocals?

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Afrobeat

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Reggae

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Salsa

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Hip Hop

Question 19

Who is a famous composer of operas?

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Mozart

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Elvis Presley

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Beethoven

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Taylor Swift

Question 20

Which of these is a stringed instrument from Japan that is similar to a guitar?

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Shamisen

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Koto

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Taiko

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Tsugaru

Question 21

What is the traditional music of the Maasai people of Kenya called?

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Olarap

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Reggae

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Hip Hop

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Afrobeat

Question 22

Music is:

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A way to communicate that everyone can understand

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Only for special occasions

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Not important in our daily lives

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Only for adults

Question 23

Music is used to celebrate cultural events in many ways. Which of the following is NOT a way music is used?

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To help people sleep

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At weddings

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At parties

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At religious ceremonies

Question 24

Folk songs are an example of a musical tradition that:

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Has been passed down from generation to generation

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Is a new type of music

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Is only sung by children

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Is not very popular

Question 25

Music can have a positive impact on our lives, but is it true that music has no impact on our daily lives?

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No

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Yes

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a way music shows culture?

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The use of technology

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The beats and tunes

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The instruments used

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The words in the songs

Question 27

In Indian music, which instrument keeps the beat?

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Tabla

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Sitar

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Flute

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Vina

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a way that music can show culture?

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By making people feel calm

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Through the use of instruments from the culture

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By telling stories about the past

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By expressing the values of a society

Question 29

In India, which of these musical instruments is commonly associated with their traditional music?

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Sitar

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 30

When it comes to traditional Spanish dance, what energetic and passionate style is known for its distinct movements?

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Flamenco

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Salsa

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Tango

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Ballroom

Question 31

In religious ceremonies, rituals, and spiritual practices, which type of music is frequently used?

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Sacred music

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Pop music

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Classical music

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Folk music

Question 32

How does music reveal the values and beliefs held dear by a specific culture?

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Through all these elements combined

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Through its choice of instruments

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Through its lyrics, melodies, and harmonies

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Through its rhythms and beats

Question 33

Music can reflect a culture in many ways. Which of these is NOT a way music reflects culture?

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Volume

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Instrumentation

Question 34

Which of these instruments is most often linked to Scottish culture?

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Bagpipes

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Guitar

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Violin

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Drums

Question 35

Music can be used to promote cultural diversity. Which of the following is NOT a way music can be used to promote cultural diversity?

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Banning certain types of music.

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Exposing people to a variety of musical styles.

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Encouraging cooperation and exchange between musicians from different backgrounds.

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Supporting music festivals and events that celebrate different cultures.

Question 36

Music can reflect the environment of a culture. Which of the following is NOT a way music reflects the environment of a culture?

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Copying music from other cultures.

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Using natural sounds and instruments in traditional music.

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Including religious themes in sacred music.

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Using sounds of city life in modern pop music.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Indian classical instrument?

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Violin

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Sitar

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Sarod

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Tabla

Question 38

In Western classical music, what does the term 'sonata form' describe?

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A musical structure typically consisting of exposition, development, and recapitulation

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A type of song with a verse, chorus, and bridge

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A musical form with an intro, body, and outro

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A type of musical composition that uses a rondo structure

Question 39

In which musical culture is the 'raga' system a fundamental concept?

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Indian

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Chinese

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Japanese

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Western

Question 40

What is the 'koto' in traditional Japanese music?

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A stringed instrument

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A wind instrument

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A percussion instrument

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A vocal style

Question 41

What is the main idea of the 'Music and Culture' unit?

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To explore how music and culture are connected

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To learn about different musical instruments

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To develop musical skills

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To understand the history of music

Question 42

Which of these is NOT an example of how music represents a culture?

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Classical music played only in concert halls

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Folk songs passed down through generations

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Special instruments found only in certain regions

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Traditional melodies that tell stories about the past

Question 43

Which of these songs is most likely to be associated with traditional Scottish culture?

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Auld Lang Syne

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Amazing Grace

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Gangnam Style

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Shape of You

Question 44

Which instrument is commonly associated with traditional Indian classical music?

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Sitar

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of African drumming?

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Simple melodies

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Polyrhythmic patterns

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Emphasis on call and response

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Improvisation

Question 46

Which type of traditional British folk song is often associated with sailing and seafaring?

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Sea shanty

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Lullaby

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Madrigal

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Opera

Question 47

What is NOT a way music can affect societies?

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Making people feel lonely

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Expressing cultural values

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Inspiring change

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Promoting economic growth

Question 48

Which of these is NOT a way music keeps cultural knowledge alive?

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Keeping it secret

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Through stories passed down by word of mouth

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In written form as sheet music

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Through art like paintings

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a traditional Scottish folk song?

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Auld Lang Syne

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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La Marseillaise

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God Save the Queen

Question 50

What is the name of the traditional Scottish bagpipe music?

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Pibroch

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Ceilidh

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Jig

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Reel

Question 51

Which of these is NOT true about music and culture?

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Music has no connection to the customs and traditions of a culture.

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Music expresses the values and beliefs of a society.

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Culture can influence the types of music created.

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Music can be used to express cultural identity.

Question 52

Which of these musical instruments is commonly associated with Scottish culture?

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Bagpipes

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Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 53

How does music connect people to their culture?

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It helps them feel part of their heritage and traditions.

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It can be used to spread harmful stereotypes about cultures.

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It has no effect on how people see their culture.

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It's only used to show one side of a culture.

Question 54

Music can be used for many different reasons. Which of these is a powerful way that music can be used?

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Music to bring attention to important issues and inspire people to take action

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Music to help us relax

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Music to make us move

Question 55

Which of the following instruments is commonly associated with traditional Scottish music?

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Bagpipes

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Violin

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Guitar

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Flute

Question 56

How can music help us learn about different cultures?

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Music can tell stories and share ideas about a culture.

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Music can only entertain us and doesn't teach us anything.

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Music can show us what clothes people wear.

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Music can't help us understand other cultures.

Question 57

Which song blends musical styles from different cultures?

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Despacito

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Ode to Joy

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Happy Birthday to You

Question 58

Which of these is a stringed instrument used in Indian music?

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Sitar

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Guitar

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Flute

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Tabla

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a quality of folk music?

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It's a type of popular music with a large audience.

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It's passed down from generation to generation.

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It's influenced by other cultures.

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It's often about everyday topics.

Question 60

Which musical instrument is NOT commonly associated with Chinese culture?

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Tambourine

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Guzheng

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Pipa

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Erhu

Question 61

How does reggae music reflect Jamaican culture?

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It expresses themes of social justice and Rastafari spirituality.

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It incorporates elements of classical music.

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It is characterized by complex harmonies.

Question 62

How does music contribute to the identity of a cultural group?

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It reflects and strengthens their shared beliefs, values, and traditions.

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It helps people learn about different cultures.

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It is used for communication with people from other cultures.

Question 63

How can music promote understanding between cultures?

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It creates opportunities for people from different cultures to connect and share their experiences.

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It forces people to adopt the musical traditions of other cultures.

Question 64

How can music education enhance understanding of cultural diversity?

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It exposes students to various musical styles and traditions.

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It should only teach students about their own culture's music.

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It is not essential for music education to focus on cultural diversity.