Exploration of Ancient Chinese Music

What is believed to be the origin of traditional Chinese music?

• 1,000 years ago
• 5,000 years ago
• 8,000 years ago
• 10,000 years ago

Who is credited in Chinese mythology as the founder of music?

• Confucius
• Ling Lun
• Laozi
• Zhuangzi

What material were the flutes found in the Hnan province made of?

• Wood
• Metal
• Animal bones
• Clay

The Zhou scholars provided a classification system for musical instruments based on what?

• Musical notes
• Resonating materials
• Cultural significance
• Historical period

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight resonating materials classified by the Zhou system?

• Bamboo
• Glass
• Clay
• Silk

What scale was established that corresponds with the musical notes do, re, mi, so, la?

• Major scale
• Harmonic scale
• Pentatonic scale
• Chromatic scale

According to Confucius, how should music be treated?

• As mere entertainment
• As a scholarly art
• As a form of dance
• As a tool for communication

Folk songs composed by ordinary people often described what?

• Historical events
• Daily activities
• Mythical creatures
• Political issues

The exquisite strains of which instrument boosted its status as a symbol of educated refinement?

• Guqin
• Erhu
• Pipa
• Tin

What does the video suggest about modern songs in relation to society?

• They have no relevance.
• They reflect societal thoughts and sentiments.
• They are only for entertainment.
• They are mostly forgotten.