Japanese Music

Japan is on what continent?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Antartica

What are the two religions that are most popular in Japan?

• Buddhism and Christianity

• Christianity and Shinto

• Buddhism and Shinto

• Christianity and Islam

Which of the following is a shakuhachi?

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What material are both the shakuhachi and the nohkan made from?

• Cedar

• Silk

• Bamboo

• Goat skin

True/False: The Shakuhachi is played vertically (like a recorder)

• True

• False

How many holes does the shakuhachi have total?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What instrument is associated with meditation?

• Nohkan

• Shakuhachi

• Taiko

• Koto

Taiko means...

• Flute

• Lute

• String

• Drum

True/False: Taiko drums are often played by themselves or with other taiko drums.

• True

• False

What is a Tsuzumi?

• The largest drum

• A flute

• A rope-tension hour glass shaped drum

• A string instrument