Korean Traditional Music Quiz

What is the KAYAGUM?

• A rod-like neck instrument

• A bamboo flute

• A six string plucked zither

• A zither like instrument with 12 strings

What is the GEOMUNGO?

• A hollow wooden soundbox with two silk strings

• A bamboo flute

• A zither like instrument with 12 strings

• A six string plucked zither with both bridges and frets

What is the HAEGUM?

• A hollow wooden soundbox with two silk strings

• A six string plucked zither with both bridges and frets

• A zither like instrument with 12 strings

• A rod-like neck instrument

What is the PIRI?

• A zither like instrument with 12 strings

• A six string plucked zither with both bridges and frets

• A bamboo flute

• A hollow wooden soundbox with two silk strings

What is the CHANGGO?

• A six string plucked zither with both bridges and frets

• A zither like instrument with 12 strings

• An hourglass-shaped drum with animal skin heads

• A bamboo flute

In which context was music believed to bring blessings and ward off evil spirits in ancient Korea?

• Wedding ceremonies

• Religious ceremonies and rituals

• Fishing festivals

• Harvest celebrations

What was the role of music in ancient Korean kingdoms?

• Entertainment for the royal family

• Communication with the gods and ancestors

• Military training

• Trade negotiations

How many strings does the HAEGUM have?

• Eight

• Six

• Two

• Four

What material is the PIRI made of?

• Wood

• Metal

• Bamboo

• Plastic

What is the significance of the CHANGGO in Korean traditional music?

• It is used in religious ceremonies

• It is the most widely used drum

• It is played at weddings

• It is only used in classical music