Music and Ethnicity

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the relationship between music and ethnicity, exploring how music reflects and shapes cultural identities.
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Which musical genre is often associated with the African-American community and has roots in blues, jazz, and gospel?

  1. Rock

  2. Country

  3. Soul

  4. Classical


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Soul music originated in the African-American community in the 1950s and 1960s, combining elements of blues, jazz, and gospel.

In traditional Indian classical music, what is the term for the main melody or raga?

  1. Tabla

  2. Sitar

  3. Kathak

  4. Thumri


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Raga is the central melodic framework in Indian classical music, defining the melodic structure and ornamentation.

Which musical instrument is commonly used in traditional Irish folk music?

  1. Violin

  2. Guitar

  3. Piano

  4. Uilleann pipes


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Uilleann pipes are a type of bagpipe traditionally played in Irish folk music.

In traditional Japanese music, what is the term for the three-stringed lute-like instrument?

  1. Shamisen

  2. Koto

  3. Tsugaru-jamisen

  4. Biwa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shamisen is a three-stringed lute-like instrument commonly used in traditional Japanese music.

Which musical genre originated in the African-American community and is characterized by rhythmic blues and improvisational lyrics?

  1. Jazz

  2. Rock

  3. Hip-hop

  4. Country


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hip-hop emerged in the African-American community in the 1970s, combining rhythmic blues and improvisational lyrics.

In traditional Chinese music, what is the term for the five-stringed plucked instrument?

  1. Guzheng

  2. Pipa

  3. Erhu

  4. Yangqin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guzheng is a five-stringed plucked instrument commonly used in traditional Chinese music.

Which musical genre originated in Jamaica and is characterized by a strong bass line and rhythmic patterns?

  1. Salsa

  2. Reggae

  3. Tango

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reggae originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, combining a strong bass line and rhythmic patterns.

In traditional Korean music, what is the term for the double-reed wind instrument?

  1. Gayageum

  2. Piri

  3. Daegeum

  4. Janggu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Piri is a double-reed wind instrument commonly used in traditional Korean music.

Which musical genre originated in Spain and is characterized by passionate vocals and rhythmic guitar playing?

  1. Flamenco

  2. Tango

  3. Salsa

  4. Bossa Nova


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco originated in Spain and is characterized by passionate vocals and rhythmic guitar playing.

In traditional Vietnamese music, what is the term for the one-stringed bowed instrument?

  1. Dan Bau

  2. Dan Tranh

  3. Dan Nhi

  4. Dan Ty Ba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dan Bau is a one-stringed bowed instrument commonly used in traditional Vietnamese music.

Which musical genre originated in Brazil and is characterized by a blend of African and European rhythms?

  1. Bossa Nova

  2. Samba

  3. Tango

  4. Salsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bossa Nova originated in Brazil in the 1950s, combining African and European rhythms.

In traditional Peruvian music, what is the term for the traditional Andean flute?

  1. Zampoña

  2. Quena

  3. Charango

  4. Cajón


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Quena is a traditional Andean flute commonly used in traditional Peruvian music.

Which musical genre originated in Cuba and is characterized by rhythmic clave patterns and call-and-response vocals?

  1. Salsa

  2. Tango

  3. Bossa Nova

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salsa originated in Cuba and is characterized by rhythmic clave patterns and call-and-response vocals.

In traditional Egyptian music, what is the term for the traditional stringed instrument?

  1. Oud

  2. Qanun

  3. Darbuka

  4. Riq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Oud is a traditional stringed instrument commonly used in traditional Egyptian music.

Which musical genre originated in Argentina and is characterized by a melancholic sound and intricate dance steps?

  1. Tango

  2. Salsa

  3. Bossa Nova

  4. Flamenco


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tango originated in Argentina and is characterized by a melancholic sound and intricate dance steps.

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