Year 8 Spring Term World Music

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What is a Pentatonic Scale?

Back

A 5-note scale, e.g. CDFGA

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What does Improvisation mean in music?

Back

Making the music up on the spot

Front

Which of the following is part of the Family of Chinese Instruments? Brass Instruments, Bowed Strings, Electronic Instruments, Keyboard Instruments

Back

Bowed Strings

Front

What is the name of the five-note scale used in Chinese music?

Back

Pentatonic

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Which of the following is NOT one of the five elements of nature in Chinese culture? Metal, Wood, Air, Fire

Back

Air

Front

What is a common technique in Chinese music that involves using pentatonic notes?

Back

Adding embellishment

Front

What is a Raga in traditional Indian music?

Back

A melody based on different scales.

Front

What does the term "Drone" refer to in traditional Indian music?

Back

A background sound or cluster of sounds

Front

What is "Tala" in Indian music?

Back

A rhythm based around a cyclic pattern

Front

What are "Tabla" in Indian music?

Back

A pair of Indian hand drums