Music in Culture: Explore the World's Musical Tapestry

Question 1

In many African cultures, which traditional musical instrument is commonly played?

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Drum

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Flute

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Piano

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Guitar

Question 2

Traditional Chinese music is unique because it often uses:

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Pentatonic scales

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Animal sounds

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Electronic instruments

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Fast rhythms

Question 3

Which of these is NOT a positive outcome of listening to music from various cultures?

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Feeling isolated

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Expanding musical preferences

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Understanding different cultures

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Improving language abilities

Question 4

In Native American cultures, which type of music is often used to share stories and cultural traditions?

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Folk music

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Pop music

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Classical music

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Electronic music

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of traditional Japanese music?

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Simple melodies

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Sharp notes

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Harmony

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Minor scales

Question 6

What is one of the main purposes of cultural festivals that feature music?

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To preserve cultural heritage

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To make money

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To promote tourism

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To attract new people

Question 7

What is the name of the traditional Japanese instrument with three strings?

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Shamisen

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Koto

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Biwa

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Taiko

Question 8

Which of these rhythms is characteristic of African music?

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Syncopation

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Waltz

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March

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Polka

Question 9

What is the purpose of a choir in music?

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To sing together in harmony

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To provide a rhythmic beat

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To play musical instruments

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To tell stories

Question 10

Which of these songs is an example of a folk song?

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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Ode to Joy

Question 11

Which of these is a type of music that originated in Jamaica?

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Reggae

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Salsa

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Tango

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Polka

Question 12

Which animal is featured in the song "Old MacDonald Had a Farm"?

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Cow

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Cat

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Dog

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Fish

Question 13

Who composed the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro"?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Frédéric Chopin

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 14

What makes the rhythm of African music unique?

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It has a lot of different beats played at the same time.

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It's always fast and steady.

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It's slow and relaxing.

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It's very simple and easy to follow.

Question 15

Which country gave birth to the lively tunes of bluegrass music?

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United States

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Japan

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Brazil

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France

Question 16

What's special about the beautiful melodies in traditional Chinese music?

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They often use a scale with only five notes.

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They use a lot of different notes.

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They're played on very loud instruments.

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They're very short and simple.

Question 17

Who wrote famous pieces of music like 'Für Elise'?

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Ed Sheeran

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Taylor Swift

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Billie Eilish

Question 18

What is the name of the stringed instrument from India that looks like a guitar?

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Sitar

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Tabla

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Bansuri

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Djembe

Question 19

Which of these is NOT something that music can be?

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A blue color

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Fun and exciting

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A way to express feelings

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A way to tell stories

Question 20

Which type of music lets musicians make up the music as they play it?

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Jazz

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Rock

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Classical

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Country

Question 21

Which country is well-known for its samba music?

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Brazil

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China

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Japan

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United States

Question 22

What is the name of the traditional Hawaiian instrument with strings?

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Ukulele

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Banjo

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Mandolin

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Guitar

Question 23

Which of these is a common feature of Native American music?

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Use of drums

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Strong vocals

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Complex harmonies

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Fast tempos

Question 24

What is the name of the musical style that began in African-American communities?

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Blues

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Country

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Rock

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Pop

Question 25

Which of these is a rhythm often heard in Indian music?

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7/8

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4/4

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3/4

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5/4

Question 26

What is the name of the traditional Japanese theater form that combines music, dance, and acting?

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Kabuki

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Opera

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Broadway

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Commedia dell'Arte

Question 27

What is the name of the traditional Celtic instrument similar to a bagpipe?

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Uilleann pipes

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Didgeridoo

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Bodhrán

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Hurdy-gurdy

Question 28

Music can tell us a lot about the culture it comes from. Which of these things can music tell us about?

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The stories and ideas that are important to people in that culture.

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How much money people in the culture have.

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The types of food that people in the culture eat.

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The kinds of clothes that people in the culture wear.

Question 29

Which of these instruments is commonly used in Native American music?

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Drum

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Piano

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Harp

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Violin

Question 30

Which of these is a distinct feature of Indonesian gamelan music?

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Use of terraced dynamics

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Focus on melody

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Absence of percussion instruments

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Improvised solos

Question 31

Which of these is not a type of traditional folk music?

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Opera

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Lullabies

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Work songs

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Ballads

Question 32

Which musical style has its origins in the United States?

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Blues

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Tango

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Reggae

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K-Pop

Question 33

Which of these is a characteristic of Baroque music?

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Use of intricate counterpoint

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Emphasis on melody

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Use of large orchestras

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Free improvisation

Question 34

Traditional Japanese music does NOT typically use:

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Western harmonies

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Pentatonic scales

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Percussion instruments

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Improvisation

Question 35

Which Indian stringed instrument has 20 strings?

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Sitar

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Sarod

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Tabla

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Bansuri

Question 36

Which Mexican folk music style is known for its lively melodies and energetic rhythms?

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Mariachi

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Tango

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Flamenco

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Salsa

Question 37

What instrument is associated with traditional Celtic music?

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Bagpipes

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Violin

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Guitar

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Saxophone

Question 38

When two different rhythms are played at the same time, it is called:

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Polyrhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Meter

Question 39

Which of these is NOT a purpose of music in different cultures?

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Cooking meals

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Expressing emotions

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Telling stories

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Conducting religious rituals

Question 40

The pentatonic scale used in many Asian musical cultures is called the:

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Chinese pentatonic scale

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Japanese pentatonic scale

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Indian pentatonic scale

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Western pentatonic scale

Question 41

What musical instrument is played by blowing air across a vibrating reed?

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Clarinet

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Flute

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 42

Which of these is a special feature of African music?

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Polyrhythmic drumming

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Use of melismatic vocals

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Focus on electronic instruments

Question 43

Which instrument in the symphony orchestra is the biggest?

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Double bass

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Violin

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Cello

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a type of vocal music?

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Rock

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Opera

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Choir

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Folk

Question 45

Who writes music?

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Composer

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Musician

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Singer

Question 46

Which musical element is used to create rhythm in music?

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Beat

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 47

Which instrument is commonly used in African music?

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Djembe

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Piano

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Tabla

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Accordion

Question 48

What is the name of the traditional Indian dance that is often performed with music?

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Bharatanatyam

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Salsa

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Tango

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Capoeira

Question 49

What is the name of the traditional Japanese string instrument with many strings?

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Koto

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Sitar

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Guzheng

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Erhu

Question 50

Which country is famous for its reggae music?

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Jamaica

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India

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Brazil

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Mexico

Question 51

What is the name of the ancient Greek instrument that is played by plucking or strumming?

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Lyre

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Harp

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Guitar

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Piano

Question 52

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Argentina and is characterized by its energetic dance steps?

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Tango

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Flamenco

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Bossa Nova

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Salsa

Question 53

Which of these is a traditional instrument used in Irish music?

Accepted Answer

Bagpipes

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Harmonica

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Ukulele

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Drums

Question 54

What is the name of the musical style that emerged in the United States in the 1950s and is known for its rebellious lyrics?

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Rock 'n' Roll

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Jazz

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Hip-Hop

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Blues

Question 55

How does music help us learn about our history and share it with others?

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It tells stories and traditions from our ancestors.

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It makes us feel happy.

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It teaches us new languages.

Question 56

Why do people often use music in religious ceremonies?

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To make the ceremony feel more special

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To make people laugh

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To help people fall asleep

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To help people play games

Question 57

Which instrument is often used in Irish music?

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Violin

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Piano

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Saxophone

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Guitar

Question 58

Which one is NOT a special feature of Indian classical music?

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Using Western instruments

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Playing without a written score

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Using drones

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Having complex rhythms

Question 59

What is the traditional musical storytelling form popular in Native American cultures called?

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Chant

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Sonata

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Lullaby

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Opera

Question 60

Which country is well-known for its upbeat and energetic folk music?

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Mexico

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Japan

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Italy

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Australia