Traditional Music Quiz

How was traditional music originally learnt in the past?

• By writing it down and reading it from notation

• From listening and copying other musicians

• From YouTube

• From watching videos

Which of these instruments is a traditional instrument?

• Piano

• Fiddle

• Trumpet

• Saxophone

How are the Irish Pipes played?

• By blowing into them really hard

• By hitting them

• By connecting them to electricity

• By using your elbow to pump the air into the bag

What is the name for the Irish Pipes?

• Bagpipes

• Uilleann

• Bodhran

• Banjo

Which instrument has a bag and set of drones?

• Banjo

• Bagpipes

• Piano

• Guitar

How would you describe a bodhran?

• An instrument you blow into

• A drum

• A drum with a double ended stick

• String instrument

Improvisation means ........

• Reading written music

• Making up music on the spot

• Really easy music

• Music which sounds very exciting.

What is a session in Traditional Music?

• Music played on the radio.

• A set of tunes put together and played live at a venue.

• A classical concert.

• A pop concert.

Which of these bands are traditional music bands?

• Red Hot Chilli Pipers

• The Clash

• Snowpatrol

• U2

What is a drone in music?

• An exciting sound.

• A long held-on sound.

• A high note.

• Very relaxing music.