Russian Music Quiz

Which dance involves dancers holding hands and moving in a circle?

• Troika

• Kalinka

• Khorovod

• Ballet

The domra is best described as:

• A percussion instrument

• A wind instrument

• A string instrument with a round body

• An electronic instrument

What kind of sound does the treshchotka produce?

• Melodic

• Rhythmic clapping

• Soft humming

• High-pitched whistle

Which instrument is known for its button keys and is popular in Russian folk music?

• Domra

• Treshchotka

• Accordion (Bayan)

• Balalaika

Which of these is a traditional Russian stringed instrument with a triangular body?

• Domra

• Balalaika

• Accordion

• Gusli

The gusli is most similar to which instrument?

• Drum

• Violin

• Zither

• Trumpet

The dance "Troika" is named after which of the following?

• A famous composer

• A type of tree

• A three-horse sleigh

• A traditional Russian meal

Which of the following composers is famous for his contributions to Russian classical music?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

• Johann Sebastian Bach

The song "Kalinka" is associated with which type of dance?

• Slow and graceful

• Fast-paced and lively

• Solo ballet

• Silent mime

Which of these instruments would you most likely find in a Russian folk ensemble?

• Electric guitar

• Saxophone

• Balalaika

• Steel drum