Music 8 - Music of Israel

The form of government in Israel

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Parliament Republic

• Communist

These are folksongs repertoire sung in Hebrew which is known as “Songs of the Land of Israel”.

• Klezmer

• Shirei Eretz Israel

• Muzika Mizrahit

• Bouzouki

A duple meter

• 2/4

• 2/3

• 4/4

• 6/8

A compound meter

• 2/4

• 2/3

• 4/4

• 6/8

Which is NOT true about Israel music?

• Uses duple meter

• Uses compound meter

• Often in minor keys

• Often monophonic

It is a music of ancient Hebrews usually performed in a window-lined room at the top of the house.

• Klezmer

• Bouzuki

• Muzika Mizrahit

• Jewish Yemenite Music

It is a Greek-style music translated into Hebrew.

• Klezmer

• Bouzuki

• Muzika Mizrahit

• Jewish Yemenite Music

It is an Israeli folk music with lyrics translated from Yiddish or new Hebrew words.

• Klezmer

• Bouzuki

• Muzika Mizrahit

• Jewish Yemenite Music

It is an Israeli music which is a combination of eastern and western elements.

• Klezmer

• Bouzuki

• Muzika Mizrahit

• Jewish Yemenite Music

How is Tseltselim (Birch) instrument played?

• by striking together

• by plucking

• by strumming

• by blowing