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Music as a Form of Religious Storytelling and Narrative

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Which musical genre is known for its use of call-and-response singing, often with religious themes?

  1. Gospel

  2. Blues

  3. Jazz

  4. Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gospel music is a genre of African-American religious music that is characterized by its use of call-and-response singing, often with religious themes.

What is the name of the ancient Indian musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carnatic music is a system of music from South India that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical instrument is often used in Jewish religious music?

  1. Shofar

  2. Violin

  3. Piano

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shofar is a wind instrument made from a ram's horn that is often used in Jewish religious music.

What is the name of the Islamic musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Qawwali

  2. Sufi music

  3. Nasheed

  4. Tarab


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qawwali is a musical tradition from the Indian subcontinent that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical genre is known for its use of polyphony, or the simultaneous use of multiple independent melodies?

  1. Gregorian chant

  2. Renaissance music

  3. Baroque music

  4. Classical music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gregorian chant is a genre of monophonic or polyphonic sacred music that is used in the Roman Catholic Church.

What is the name of the Buddhist musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Gagaku

  2. Noh theatre

  3. Kabuki theatre

  4. Bunraku puppet theatre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gagaku is a musical tradition from Japan that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical instrument is often used in Christian religious music?

  1. Organ

  2. Piano

  3. Guitar

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The organ is a keyboard instrument that is often used in Christian religious music.

What is the name of the Hindu musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Carnatic music

  2. Hindustani music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Baul


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hindustani music is a system of music from North India that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical genre is known for its use of improvisation and call-and-response singing?

  1. Jazz

  2. Blues

  3. Gospel

  4. Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz is a genre of music that is characterized by its use of improvisation and call-and-response singing.

What is the name of the Sikh musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Kirtan

  2. Shabad

  3. Ardas

  4. Nitnem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kirtan is a musical tradition from the Sikh religion that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical instrument is often used in Islamic religious music?

  1. Oud

  2. Qanun

  3. Daf

  4. Riq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The oud is a stringed instrument that is often used in Islamic religious music.

What is the name of the Taoist musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Qigong

  2. Tai chi

  3. Ba gua

  4. Yi quan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Qigong is a musical tradition from China that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical genre is known for its use of polyrhythms and complex harmonies?

  1. Jazz

  2. Blues

  3. Gospel

  4. Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz is a genre of music that is characterized by its use of polyrhythms and complex harmonies.

What is the name of the Shinto musical tradition that is used to tell religious stories?

  1. Gagaku

  2. Noh theatre

  3. Kabuki theatre

  4. Bunraku puppet theatre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gagaku is a musical tradition from Japan that is used to tell religious stories.

Which musical instrument is often used in Buddhist religious music?

  1. Sheng

  2. Guzheng

  3. Pipa

  4. Ruan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sheng is a wind instrument that is often used in Buddhist religious music.

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