Music in Culture: Explore the World's Musical Traditions

Question 1

When people in Korea play the Samul nori, what emotions and cultural values are they expressing?

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Happiness and community

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Sadness and anger

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Fear and loneliness

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Love and peace

Question 2

How can music be used in different cultures?

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To tell stories

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To grow crops

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To build houses

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To drive cars

Question 3

What is NOT a way that people around the world use music in their cultures?

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To make people buy things

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To sing songs and tell stories

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To dance and celebrate special occasions

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To relax and have fun

Question 4

Music is used in many different ways around the world. Which of these is NOT a common use of music?

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To help us clean up

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To tell stories about our past

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To celebrate special events

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To express our emotions

Question 5

In many cultures, what is music often used for?

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Telling stories

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Celebrating holidays

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Making people laugh

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Helping people fall asleep

Question 6

In many cultures, what is one way that music is used?

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Telling stories

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Making people laugh

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Growing crops

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Decorating houses

Question 7

How can music be used in a culture?

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To share stories and traditions

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To only make people dance

Question 8

Which instrument is commonly used in Chinese music?

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Erhu

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Flute

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Piano

Question 9

How does music help people share their culture?

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Music can tell stories and share traditions.

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Music is only for fun and entertainment.

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Every culture has the same type of music.

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Music is not important to any culture.

Question 10

How can music help us learn about the past and different cultures?

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Music can show us what people in the past thought and believed.

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Music has nothing to do with history or culture.

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Music can help us learn what languages people speak.

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Music is only for expressing feelings.

Question 11

How can learning about the music of different cultures help us learn more about their past and traditions?

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Music can show us important events and moments from a culture's history.

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Music has nothing to do with a culture's history or traditions.

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Music only shows us what a culture is like right now.

Question 12

How do people use music to share about their culture?

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By playing instruments and using sounds that are special to their culture

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By singing songs about what's happening in the news

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By using computers to make new and different sounds

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By playing music from other countries

Question 13

How can music show us about a culture?

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It shares stories of their past and traditions.

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It only shows how they are feeling.

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It's just for fun.

Question 14

How does music play a part in different cultures?

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Telling stories and keeping history alive

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Expressing emotions and connecting people

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Only for entertainment and leisure

Question 15

How can music help us learn about a culture's past?

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Music can share stories about important events and people.

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Music is only for entertainment.

Question 16

Which culture uses music as a primary way to tell stories?

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Native American culture

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Chinese culture

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European culture

Question 17

How does music help people feel connected to their culture?

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Music brings people together to share experiences and create memories.

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Music keeps cultural traditions alive and passes down important ideas and beliefs.

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Music can reflect the natural surroundings and history of a culture.

Question 18

Music can have a positive effect on our emotions. Which of these is a true statement about music?

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Music can make us feel better when we're sad.

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Music can help us learn new things faster.

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Music can make us forget about everything.

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Music can only be enjoyed by people who can play instruments.

Question 19

When using music from a different culture, it's important to be respectful. What's the best thing to do before using or copying music from another culture?

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Ask the people who made the music and give them credit for their work.

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Use the music without asking because it's already available.

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Change the music so much that it's completely different from the original.

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Use the music without asking because music is for everyone.

Question 20

In some cultures, boys and girls are expected to sing and dance differently. How does this show that music can influence our ideas about what is expected of boys and girls?

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Music can teach us what is considered acceptable behavior for boys and girls.

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Music has no impact on how we think about gender.

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Music only reflects the gender roles that already exist in a culture.

Question 21

How does music help people feel connected to their culture?

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By linking people to their cultural history and traditions

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By introducing people to different musical instruments

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By educating people about different cultures

Question 22

How does music reflect the values and beliefs of a culture?

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It shows what the culture considers important and right.

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It tells stories about the culture's past.

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It teaches people how to perform music.

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It helps people connect with their ancestors.

Question 23

Which song teaches us about the importance of recycling and protecting our planet?

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C. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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A. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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B. The Itsy Bitsy Spider

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D. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Question 24

Why is it important to save music that might disappear?

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To remember our history

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To make money

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To bring in tourists

Question 25

When using music from different cultures in your own music, what is the most important thing to do?

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Ask permission from the original creators.

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Use the music without giving credit to the original creators.

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Change the music so much that it sounds different from the original.

Question 26

How do music and technology work together?

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Music can give ideas for new technologies, and new technologies can make new ways to create music.

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Music doesn't affect technology.

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Technology doesn't affect music.

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Music and technology don't have anything to do with each other.

Question 27

How can music help us to feel more connected and build a stronger community?

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Music can bring people together by encouraging teamwork and shared experiences.

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Music is only important for famous musicians and not for everyday people.

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Music can divide people by promoting competition and rivalry.

Question 28

When using ideas from music of other cultures, what is the respectful thing to do?

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Get permission before using the ideas

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Change the melody to make it sound more familiar

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Use the ideas without changing them

Question 29

How can music and dance from different places help us understand their people and their way of life?

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They show us the clothes people wear and how they celebrate.

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They tell us about the animals that live there.

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They teach us how to speak their language.

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They don't teach us anything about people's lives.

Question 30

Which musical instrument from China has many strings and is played by plucking?

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Guzheng

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Violin

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Saxophone

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Piano

Question 31

What is the name of the famous theater in Italy where people go to watch opera?

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La Scala

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Sydney Opera House

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Metropolitan Opera

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Royal Opera House

Question 32

Which type of music is known for its quick pace and strong beat?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Country

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Folk

Question 33

Who is a famous composer of classical music?

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Elvis Presley

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Beyoncé

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Taylor Swift

Question 34

Which instrument makes sound by blowing air into a thin piece of wood called a reed?

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Clarinet

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Guitar

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Violin

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Drums

Question 35

What type of music tells a story through singing?

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Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

Question 36

What is the main reason marching bands play music?

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To lead parades and other special events

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To give concerts in concert halls

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To teach people about music

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To make recordings in a studio

Question 37

Which musical instrument is traditionally used in Japanese music?

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Koto

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 38

What is the name of the traditional Irish dance that goes with Irish music?

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Riverdance

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Tango

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Ballet

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Flamenco

Question 39

What does tempo in music control?

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The speed of the music

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The mood or feeling of the music

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The variety of the melody

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The interest of the music

Question 40

When different pitches are combined in music, what musical element is created?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 41

Who is responsible for writing music?

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Composer

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Singer

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Conductor

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Musician

Question 42

Which instrument is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece?

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Trumpet

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Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

Question 43

Which musical style is often fast-paced and has a repetitive melody?

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Rock 'n' roll

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Classical music

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Jazz

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Country music

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a way that music can show us about a culture?

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The clothes that the musicians wear

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The instruments that are used

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The rhythms and melodies

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The words in the songs

Question 45

Which country is famous for its mariachi music?

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Mexico

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China

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Germany

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Brazil

Question 46

Which instrument is used in Scottish bagpipe music?

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Bagpipes

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Violin

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Flute

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Harpsichord

Question 47

What is the name of the scale used in many traditional Japanese folk songs?

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Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 48

Which type of singing is usually done by a group of people?

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Opera

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Lullaby

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Symphony

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Sonata

Question 49

Which of the following is an instrument that is used in many African countries?

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Djembe

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Violin

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Cello

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Clarinet

Question 50

When we face challenges, how can listening to music help us find new ways to solve them?

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Music can help us think differently and come up with new ideas.

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Music can help us remember things better.

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Music can help us understand and speak different languages.

Question 51

Why is it important to get permission before using music from other cultures in your own music?

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It shows respect for the culture that created the music.

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It is against the law to use music from other cultures without permission.

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It is not necessary to ask permission.

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It can make your music more popular.

Question 52

Which musical instrument is NOT commonly associated with Africa?

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Didgeridoo

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Djembe

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Tabla

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Kora

Question 53

What type of music from Mexico is known for its use of trumpets, violins, and guitars?

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Mariachi

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Salsa

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Cumbia

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Reggae

Question 54

Which part of music is NOT typically found in traditional Chinese music?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Drone

Question 55

Which music genre is a popular part of American folk music?

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Bluegrass

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Opera

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Classical

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Jazz

Question 56

What is a distinct feature of music from the Middle East?

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Use of microtones

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Use of drums only

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Use of only vocal music

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Use of wind instruments only

Question 57

How can we use music to express ourselves?

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Singing

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Playing instruments

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Dancing

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Painting

Question 58

How can listening to music be like taking a nap?

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It can make us feel calm and relaxed.

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It can make us feel more awake.

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It can help us remember things better.

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It can make us feel like we're on vacation.

Question 59

How can music help us to remember that we need to take care of our planet?

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Music can teach us about the importance of nature.

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Music can make us dance and have fun.

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Music can help us relax and forget about our worries.

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Music can make us sad and think about bad things.

Question 60

How does music help us learn about different cultures and the people who live there?

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Music can tell stories and share feelings.

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Music is only for dancing and having fun.

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All music sounds the same, no matter where it comes from.

Question 61

Which instrument is often played in Japanese traditional music?

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Shamisen

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Guitar

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Piano

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Trumpet

Question 62

Where is hip-hop music thought to have started?

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United States

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England

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Japan

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France

Question 63

What is the name of the traditional Irish folk dance?

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Ceilidh

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Flamenco

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Tango

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Salsa

Question 64

Which of these is a song to help babies fall asleep?

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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

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Happy Birthday

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Jingle Bells

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The Star-Spangled Banner