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Musical Religion and Spirituality

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge of the relationship between music, religion, and spirituality.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of religious music?

  1. Hymns

  2. Spirituals

  3. Gospel

  4. Opera


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Opera is a type of secular music, while hymns, spirituals, and gospel are all types of religious music.

What is the name of the Jewish religious music that is typically sung during synagogue services?

  1. Cantorial music

  2. Choral music

  3. Instrumental music

  4. Liturgical music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cantorial music is a type of Jewish religious music that is typically sung by a cantor, or soloist, during synagogue services.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Christian religious music?

  1. Gregorian chant

  2. Plainchant

  3. Polyphony

  4. Rock music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rock music is a type of secular music, while Gregorian chant, plainchant, and polyphony are all types of Christian religious music.

What is the name of the Islamic religious music that is typically sung during prayer?

  1. Adhan

  2. Iqama

  3. Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adhan is a type of Islamic religious music that is typically sung by a muezzin, or caller to prayer, during the five daily prayers.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Hindu religious music?

  1. Bhajans

  2. Kirtans

  3. Ghazals

  4. Qawwalis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ghazals are a type of secular music, while bhajans, kirtans, and qawwalis are all types of Hindu religious music.

What is the name of the Buddhist religious music that is typically sung during meditation?

  1. Mantras

  2. Sutras

  3. Dharanis

  4. Gathas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mantras are a type of Buddhist religious music that is typically sung during meditation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Sikh religious music?

  1. Shabads

  2. Kirtans

  3. Bhajans

  4. Gurbani


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhajans are a type of Hindu religious music, while shabads, kirtans, and gurbani are all types of Sikh religious music.

What is the name of the Taoist religious music that is typically sung during rituals?

  1. Daoge

  2. Yinyue

  3. Qigong

  4. Tai chi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Daoge is a type of Taoist religious music that is typically sung during rituals.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Shinto religious music?

  1. Kagura

  2. Gagaku

  3. Noh

  4. Kabuki


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kabuki is a type of Japanese theater, while kagura, gagaku, and noh are all types of Shinto religious music.

What is the name of the Native American religious music that is typically sung during ceremonies?

  1. Powwow music

  2. Sun dance music

  3. Ghost dance music

  4. Peyote music


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Powwow music is a type of Native American religious music that is typically sung during ceremonies.

Which of the following is NOT a type of African religious music?

  1. Griot music

  2. Jali music

  3. Mbira music

  4. Reggae music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reggae music is a type of secular music, while griot music, jali music, and mbira music are all types of African religious music.

What is the name of the Caribbean religious music that is typically sung during rituals?

  1. Calypso

  2. Soca

  3. Reggae

  4. Voodoo music


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Voodoo music is a type of Caribbean religious music that is typically sung during rituals.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Latin American religious music?

  1. Mariachi music

  2. Ranchera music

  3. Salsa music

  4. Cumbia music


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salsa music is a type of secular music, while mariachi music, ranchera music, and cumbia music are all types of Latin American religious music.

What is the name of the Middle Eastern religious music that is typically sung during prayer?

  1. Adhan

  2. Iqama

  3. Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna

  4. Qawwali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adhan is a type of Middle Eastern religious music that is typically sung during prayer.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Central Asian religious music?

  1. Shashmaqom

  2. Maqom

  3. Mugham

  4. Tar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tar is a type of stringed instrument, while shashmaqom, maqom, and mugham are all types of Central Asian religious music.

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