Music Around the World Pop Quiz

What instrument is this?

• Djembe

• Conga

• Balafon

• Kakko

True or false: The word for Japanese music is ongaku, which translates to

"sound joy".

• True

• False

What instrument is this?

• Balafon

• Kakko

• Drum

• Xylophone

True or false: The Chindon Taiko is a large festive drum that is used for outdoor Gagaku performances.

• True

• False

What instrument is this?

• Balafon

• Flute

• Keyboard

• Xylophone

Answer explanation

This is the balafon, now called the "marimba".

True or false: Ngoma is a type of drum that was used by the Bantu speaking people of Africa.

• True

• False

What are the four musical instrumental families we discussed in class?

• String, drum, piano, guitar

• Woodwind, treble clef, Cardi B, xylophone

• do, re, mi, fa

• String, woodwind, percussion, brass

Africans use their _____ and _____ to make music.

(a)  

How many forms of Japanese music are there?

• Five (5)

• Ten (10)

• One hundred (100)

• Two (2)

What kind of sticks are used on a kakko drum?

• Metal

• Rope

• Bachi

• Steel

Answer explanation

The drum sits sideways on a stand so it can be played with bachi sticks.