Music of the Middle East

What is one of the main languages in the Middle East?

• Liger

• Iraqi

• Persian

• Chinese

How many times are Muslims called to prayer daily

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 6

What musical family does the Ney belong to?

• Woodwind

• Brass

• Percussion

• String

Click on the picture in slide 6 to watch the video. What is the musician's name?

• Benali

• Diab

• Mohamed

• Niri

What is the American name for the Santur

• Upright Bass

• French Horn

• Hammered Dulcimer

• Electric Ukelele

Click on the video to watch the video in slide 7. What is the name of the artist playing the Santur?

• Abdel Wahab

• Cheb Khaled

• Ravi Shankar

• Tomos Brangwyn

Click on the picture to watch the video in slide 8. There is a man watching the performer. What is he wearing

• khakis and a polo shirt

• a long gown and a fabric hat

• a button down shirt and jeans

• a t-shirt and shorts

Click on the picture to watch the video in slide 9. What is the name of the piece the Oud player is performing?

• The Rose

• Dream

• Sand

• Afternoon

What European instrument is similar to the Oud?

• Lute

• Cymbals

• Flute

• Organ

What is used to strike the Santur.

• Beezes

• Picks

• Spoons

• Mezrabs