Music Education in Different Cultures

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In which culture is the sitar a prominent instrument used in classical music?

  1. Indian

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. African


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sitar is a stringed instrument that is widely used in Indian classical music.

The gamelan is a traditional ensemble of instruments originating from which culture?

  1. Indonesian

  2. Thai

  3. Vietnamese

  4. Korean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gamelan is a traditional ensemble of instruments that is widely used in Indonesian music.

In African music, the djembe is a type of:

  1. Drum

  2. Guitar

  3. Flute

  4. Violin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The djembe is a type of drum that is widely used in African music.

Which culture is known for its polyphonic vocal music, where multiple melodies are sung simultaneously?

  1. Georgian

  2. Mongolian

  3. Tibetan

  4. Uzbek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Georgian music is known for its polyphonic vocal music, where multiple melodies are sung simultaneously.

In traditional Japanese music, the shamisen is a stringed instrument with:

  1. Three Strings

  2. Four Strings

  3. Five Strings

  4. Six Strings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The shamisen is a stringed instrument with three strings that is widely used in traditional Japanese music.

Which culture's music is characterized by the use of maqamat, a system of melodic modes?

  1. Arabic

  2. Persian

  3. Turkish

  4. Indian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arabic music is characterized by the use of maqamat, a system of melodic modes.

In traditional Chinese music, the guzheng is a stringed instrument with:

  1. Seven Strings

  2. Nine Strings

  3. Eleven Strings

  4. Thirteen Strings


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The guzheng is a stringed instrument with twenty-one strings that is widely used in traditional Chinese music.

Which culture's music is known for its raga system, where melodies are based on specific scales and melodic patterns?

  1. Indian

  2. Chinese

  3. Japanese

  4. Korean


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian music is known for its raga system, where melodies are based on specific scales and melodic patterns.

In traditional Korean music, the gayageum is a stringed instrument with:

  1. Twelve Strings

  2. Sixteen Strings

  3. Twenty Strings

  4. Twenty-five Strings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gayageum is a stringed instrument with twelve strings that is widely used in traditional Korean music.

Which culture's music is characterized by the use of call and response, where a leader sings a phrase and a chorus responds?

  1. African

  2. Caribbean

  3. Native American

  4. Australian Aboriginal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African music is characterized by the use of call and response, where a leader sings a phrase and a chorus responds.

In traditional Thai music, the ranat ek is a:

  1. Xylophone

  2. Gong

  3. Drum

  4. Flute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ranat ek is a xylophone that is widely used in traditional Thai music.

Which culture's music is known for its polyrhythms, where multiple rhythmic patterns are played simultaneously?

  1. African

  2. Caribbean

  3. South American

  4. Central American


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

African music is known for its polyrhythms, where multiple rhythmic patterns are played simultaneously.

In traditional Vietnamese music, the dan bau is a:

  1. Monochord

  2. Zither

  3. Drum

  4. Flute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The dan bau is a monochord that is widely used in traditional Vietnamese music.

Which culture's music is characterized by the use of improvisation, where musicians create melodies and rhythms spontaneously?

  1. Jazz

  2. Blues

  3. Rock

  4. Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz music is characterized by the use of improvisation, where musicians create melodies and rhythms spontaneously.

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