Explore the World of Music: A Journey Through Different Cultures

Question 1

African music often uses a special rhythm called syncopation. Is this true or not?

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True

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False

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of traditional Indian classical music?

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Reggae

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Hindustani

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Carnatic

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Qawwali

Question 3

Different cultures' music often tells us about their history and where they live. Is this true or not?

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True

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False

Question 4

Which instrument do people in Brazil use a lot in their music?

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Berimbau

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Violin

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 5

Can music from different cultures help us understand and value each other's differences? Yes or no?

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Yes

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No

Question 6

Traditional Chinese music often uses scales with only five notes. Is this true or not?

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True

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False

Question 7

Music is a special way of talking that everyone on Earth can join in with. True or false?

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True

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False

Question 8

Which of these instruments is NOT typically used in traditional Japanese music?

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Guitar

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Shamisen

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Koto

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Tsugaru-jamisen

Question 9

The rhythmic pattern played on a tabla in Indian music is called a:

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Tal

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Raga

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Sitar

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Bhajan

Question 10

Which of these musical styles is characterized by its fast tempo and syncopated rhythms?

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Salsa

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Reggae

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Classical

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Country

Question 11

The use of a pentatonic scale is common in the traditional music of which country?

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China

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Egypt

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Mexico

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France

Question 12

Which of these is a type of vocal ensemble that sings in a polyphonic style?

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Choir

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Mariachi

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Band

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Orchestra

Question 13

Which of these is a traditional dance form from Mexico?

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Jarabe Tapatío

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Ballet

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Jazz

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Hip-hop

Question 14

Which of these is a type of musical improvisation?

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Jamming

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Sight-reading

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Composing

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Transcribing

Question 15

What is the instrument in Irish folk music with strings and a curved body?

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fiddle

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bagpipes

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harp

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bodhran

Question 16

Who is a famous composer from Japan?

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Takashi Yoshimatsu

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Mozart

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Beethoven

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Tschaikovsky

Question 17

What is the job of the conductor in an orchestra?

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to lead the orchestra and keep the musicians together

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to play the main instrument

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to sing the main melody

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to write the music

Question 18

Which type of music is sung?

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opera

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symphony

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concerto

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sonata

Question 19

What is the highest male voice called?

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tenor

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soprano

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alto

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bass

Question 20

What instrument is NOT used in traditional Chinese music?

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Piano

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Guzheng

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Erhu

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Suona

Question 21

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance with fast footwork and high leaps?

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Jig

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Reel

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Waltz

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Hornpipe

Question 22

Which musical style originated in Brazil and features lively melodies and syncopated rhythms?

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Samba

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Tango

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Reggae

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Flamenco

Question 23

Which characteristic is typical of classical music?

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Use of complex harmonies

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Emphasis on improvisation

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Use of traditional folk melodies

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Simple and repetitive rhythms

Question 24

What musical instrument produces sound by vibrating a stretched skin?

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Drum

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Guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 25

Which musical term describes a sudden increase in volume?

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Crescendo

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Decrescendo

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Staccato

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Legato

Question 26

What is the name of the musical form with a repeating refrain and contrasting verses?

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Fugue

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Symphony

Question 27

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

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To lead the musicians

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To play the piano

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To sing the lead melody

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To write the music

Question 28

What makes Native American music unique?

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It incorporates sounds of nature.

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It often uses polyphony.

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It is typically performed only on drums.

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It is influenced heavily by classical music.

Question 29

Which country is famous for its mariachi music?

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Mexico

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Brazil

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Spain

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Argentina

Question 30

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

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Drums

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 31

What is a musical scale?

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A series of notes arranged in order of pitch

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A group of instruments playing together

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A type of musical rhythm

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A style of music

Question 32

Who is considered one of the greatest classical composers?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Joni Mitchell

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Bob Dylan

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Taylor Swift

Question 33

In Chinese music, which of these instruments is commonly played?

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Guzheng

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Sitar

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Tabla

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Didgeridoo

Question 34

Polyphony, where many melodies sound together, is a musical feature typical of which culture?

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European

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African

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Native American

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Asian

Question 35

In Japan, what is the name of the traditional musical theater that combines dance, drama, and music?

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Kabuki

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Noh

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Peking Opera

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Broadway

Question 36

Which of these rhythms, commonly found in Latin American music, has a pattern of three beats in a group?

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3/4

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4/4

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6/8

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5/4

Question 37

Which graceful Indian dance form features elaborate hand movements and body gestures?

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Bharatanatyam

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Tango

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Flamenco

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Ballet

Question 38

Which traditional African musical instrument is made from a hollowed gourd and played with strings?

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Kora

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Djembe

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Didgeridoo

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Guzheng

Question 39

Which popular song, 'La Bamba', is a famous example of traditional Mexican music?

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La Bamba

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Amazing Grace

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Ode to Joy

Question 40

Which instrument is often used in African music?

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Djembe

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 41

Which traditional Chinese instrument is made of bamboo with a free-moving reed?

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Erhu

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Guzheng

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Pipa

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Yangqin

Question 42

Which of these instruments is often used in traditional Japanese music?

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Shamisen

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Flute

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 43

Which culture's music is unique for having multiple voices singing different melodies at the same time?

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Georgian

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Indian

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Chinese

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Mexican

Question 44

What is a special rhythmic pattern that is common in traditional African music called?

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Polyrhythm

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Syncopation

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Swing

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Steady beat

Question 45

Which musical element is generally not emphasized in traditional Irish music?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Instrumentation

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Rhythm

Question 46

What is the name of the traditional dance associated with the music of Argentina?

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Tango

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Salsa

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Flamenco

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Ballet

Question 47

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

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Sitar

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Piano

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Violin

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Drums