Japanese Music and Culture 2

Which empire influenced the musical instruments and styles in Japan the most during the Middle Ages?

• China

• Byzantine

• Islamic

• Roman

A factor that influenced the music of Japan the most in the Middle Ages was the...

• governments of Japan

• religions of Japan

• warriors of Japan

• None of these

The koto is similar to a...

• guitar

• flute

• harp

• bass drum

The sukahachi is most similar to a...

• flute

• harp

• bass drum

• guitar

The shamisen (aka jamisen) is most similar to a...

• guitar

• flute

• harp

• bass drum

What does the Japanese word "taiko" translate to in English?

• cymbal

• drum

• horn

• none of these

What are the 2 main religions of Japan?

• Shinto and Buddhism

• Taoism and Christianity

• Islam and Hinduism

• None of these

Where was the taiko or drum originally used?

• parties

• festivals

• the military arena

• the household

What are the largest drums used in Japanese taiko called?

• shime

• Chu-daiko

• O-daiko

• tambor

Japan has the _____ largest music market in the world

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 5th