Explore the Vibrant Tapestry of Musical Cultures Around the World

Question 1

Which string instrument is commonly used in Indian classical music?

Accepted Answer

Sitar

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Flute

Answer

Drums

Question 2

Which instrument is not traditionally used in Indian classical music?

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Saxophone

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Sitar

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Tabla

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Veena

Question 3

Which of these is not a musical instrument?

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Car

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Guitar

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Piano

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Drums

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument from Africa?

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Tabla

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Kora

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Djembe

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Mbira

Question 5

Which musical style is known for its use of syncopated rhythms and a focus on improvisation?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Rock

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Pop

Question 6

True or False: Every culture has its own unique way of expressing music.

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True

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False

Question 7

Which of the following is a traditional dance from India?

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Bharatanatyam

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Capoeira

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Flamenco

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Ballet

Question 8

True or False: Musical instruments can tell us about the history and culture of a society?

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True

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False

Question 9

Which musical instrument is often used in traditional Japanese music?

Accepted Answer

Shamisen

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 10

What is a special feature of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Fancy melodies and complex harmonies

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Fast beat and a strong tempo

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Syncopated rhythms and improvised sections

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Singing focus with few instruments

Question 11

Which of these is a traditional English folk dance?

Accepted Answer

Morris dance

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Tango

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Salsa

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Flamenco

Question 12

What is the name of the Indian musical instrument that looks like a large, stringed gourd?

Accepted Answer

Sitar

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Tabla

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Harmonium

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Dhol

Question 13

What is the name of the traditional music of the Native American people?

Accepted Answer

Powwow music

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Reggae

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Celtic music

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Bluegrass

Question 14

Which instrument is commonly used in Scottish bagpipe music?

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Bagpipes

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Fiddle

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Drums

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Accordian

Question 15

Which of these instruments is often used in Indian classical music?

Accepted Answer

Tabla

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 16

What Spanish dance is known for its passionate and rhythmic movements?

Accepted Answer

Flamenco

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Salsa

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Tango

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Ballet

Question 17

Which musical style has a quick beat, cheerful rhythm, and lets musicians invent their own parts as they play?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Folk

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Pop

Question 18

Which musical form tells a story or shares a message through music and words?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Sonata

Question 19

What Brazilian music style is known for its lively and energetic rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Samba beat

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Bossa nova rhythm

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Choro improvisation

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Capoeira dance

Question 20

What is the name of the traditional Caribbean music that has lively rhythms and blends African and European musical influences?

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Calypso

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Reggae

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Soca

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Salsa

Question 21

Which instrument is most closely associated with traditional Scottish music?

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Violin

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Harp

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 22

Which of these is not a traditional music genre from Brazil?

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Reggae

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Samba

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Bossa nova

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Forró

Question 23

Which dance is traditionally associated with Argentina?

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Tango

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Waltz

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Cha-cha

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Foxtrot

Question 24

Who is a famous American composer of classical music?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Copland

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 25

Which instrument is played by blowing air into a tube with holes?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 26

What do we call a piece of music with three sections, where the first and third sections are the same?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Concerto

Question 27

Which instrument do we NOT play by blowing air into it?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Flute

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Trumpet

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Clarinet

Question 28

Which of these describes the tempo of Indian classical music and flamenco music correctly?

Accepted Answer

Indian classical music has a slow and steady beat, while flamenco music has a fast and varied tempo.

Answer

Indian classical music has a fast and steady beat, while flamenco music has a slow and varied tempo.

Question 29

Which traditional musical instrument is from China?

Accepted Answer

Guzheng

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Guitar

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Sitar

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Didgeridoo

Question 30

What type of music is reggae associated with?

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Calypso

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Salsa

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Samba

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Tango

Question 31

What do folk songs often pass down through generations?

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Stories and traditions

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Important events

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Religious beliefs

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Historical facts

Question 32

What country is famous for its lively samba music?

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Brazil

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Cuba

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Mexico

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Argentina

Question 33

Which famous opera house is located in Italy?

Accepted Answer

La Scala

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Royal Opera House

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Sydney Opera House

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Vienna State Opera

Question 34

Which type of music is known for being influenced by the blues?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical

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Country

Question 35

The erhu is a special Chinese instrument with two strings. What are these strings made of?

Accepted Answer

Silk

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Horsehair

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Bamboo

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Metal

Question 36

Can music tell stories or make us feel different emotions?

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Yes, music can tell stories and make us feel happy, sad, or other emotions.

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No, music is just for fun and doesn't have any meaning.

Question 37

Which of these instruments is a traditional stringed instrument from Japan?

Accepted Answer

Koto

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Sitar

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Didgeridoo

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Tabla

Question 38

What is a special feature of music from India?

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Makes use of improvisation

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Very fast tempo

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Mainly played on string instruments

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Monophonic texture

Question 39

Which of these dances is NOT a traditional folk dance from the UK?

Accepted Answer

Waltz

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Reel

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Morris dance

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Sword dance

Question 40

How do musicians produce the complex rhythms in African drumming?

Accepted Answer

Combining different hand movements and playing polyrhythms

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By using mallets to strike the drum

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By rubbing the surface of the drum

Question 41

Which musical style originated in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Bossa nova

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Fado

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Calypso

Question 42

What is the primary role of a conductor in an orchestra?

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Leading the ensemble and setting the pace of the music

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Playing the most important part in the music

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Tuning the instruments before the performance

Question 43

What makes Brazilian samba music unique?

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Strong and lively percussion beat

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Often sung without musical accompaniment

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Only played in a minor key

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Always played at a slow tempo