Folk Music Quiz

One of the greatest Scot's poets is:

Who wrote the song's 'Caledonia' and 'The Gael'?

How would we describe folk music?

• Music that is originally written down on paper.

• Music that is typically played by an orchestra.

• Music transmitted orally or music with unknown composers.

A drone is a:

• High pitched note

• A long low sustained note

• A short and detached note

The opposite of 'solo' is:

• Unaccompanied

• A capella

• Accompanied

Allegro means:

• Slow

• Medium

• Fast

Which selection of instruments would you typically hear in a folk group?

• Vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit

• Vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhran, fiddle

• Vocals, piano, drum kit

• Strings, Woodwind, Brass and Percussion

The word 'folk' originated in which country?

Which of these pictures represents a folk group?

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What is your favourite folk song?

• Auld Lang Syne

• Caledonia

• My Love is like a Red Rose

• Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon