Chinese Music Do Now 2

What are 'musical characteristics'?

• The physical traits of musicians
• The popularity of a song
• The elements that define the style and structure of a piece of music
• The instruments used in a band

What is a characteristic of Chinese Music? (select one)

• It is always played on the piano
• It often uses the pentatonic scale
• It is only performed in English
• It is always accompanied by dance

The pentatonic notes are used in Chinese Music. What is a pentatonic scale?

• A scale with five notes

• A scale with seven notes

• A scale with three notes

• A scale with nine notes

Chinese Music uses improvisation of the pentatonic scale. What is improvisation?

• A pre-planned sequence of notes
• A spontaneous creation of musical passages
• A specific type of Chinese musical instrument
• A traditional Chinese song

You have been asked to compose a piece of Chinese Music. What is the meaning of compose?

• To write or create
• To sing a song
• To play an instrument
• To listen to music

A characteristic of Chinese Music includes using an Ostinato. What is the meaning of Ostinato?

• A repeated rhythmic or melodic pattern

• A type of Chinese instrument
• A specific scale used in Chinese music
• A style of singing in Chinese music

The characteristics of Chinese Music includes: ostinato, pentatonic notes and...

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What is the meaning of 'Pitch'?

• A high place
• The volume of the notes

• The degree of highness or lowness of a tone
• A playing field

Select the correct image of China on the map.

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What language do more than 70% of the Chinese population speak?

• Cantonese
• English
• Mandarin
• Shanghainese