Middle East Music Quiz

What is the most standard language used to communicate among Arabic people?

• Japanese

• Spanish

• Arabic

• German

The melodic system of the Middle East is known as the.......

• Maqan

• Masreq

• Maghreb

• Marhabaan

This instrument similar to the tambourine........

• Zils

• Riq

• Tar

• Oud/Ud

Two common elements of belly dance are.....

• Turnout and Alignment

• Abhinaya and Nritta

• Layering and Isolation

• Rhythmic and Percussive sounds

The North African part of the Arab world (excluding Egypt and Sudan) is known as......

• Maqan

• Masreq

• Maghreb

• Marahbaan

The "doum" is the.........

• low sounds

• middle sounds

• high sounds

• loud sounds

What is an Oud/Ud?

• A short, fat guitar

• stringed instruments

• frame drum

• goblet shaped drum

The _______________ is the most common Arabic rhythm performed in 4/4 time.

• Ayoub

• Beledi

• Maqsoum

• Malfouf

How do you say "hello" in Arabic?

• Hola!

• Nǐhao

• Marhabaan

• Bonjour

This Arabic instrument is similar to a frame drum.

• Tar

• Oud/Ud

• Zils

• Riq