Traditional Instrument Construction and Characteristics

Traditional Instrument Construction and Characteristics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Emma Peterson

Arts, Performing Arts, World Languages

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video explores the history and evolution of pre-Colombian instruments, highlighting their cultural significance and the materials used in their construction. It delves into the crafting process, from selecting materials to tuning the instruments, emphasizing the cultural expression through music.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of instrument is discussed in the video?

Wind instrument

Percussion instrument

String instrument

Electronic instrument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred to the instrument after the conquest?

It was made with metal

It included strings

It became electronic

It was no longer used

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditional material was used to construct the instrument?

Condor feathers

Glass

Plastic

Metal

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are mentioned as sources of the special material used in the instruments?

Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras

Colombia, Venezuela, Uruguay

Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador

Brazil, Argentina, Chile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which region in Ecuador is the bamboo material sourced?

Cuenca

Quito

Guayaquil

Saraguro

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the music group mentioned in the video?

They are a rock band

They perform only classical music

They are known for their unique instruments

They are famous worldwide

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in making the instrument?

Painting the tubes

Tuning the instrument

Assembling the parts

Cutting each tube

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the tonal quality of the instrument adjusted?

By adding strings

By using electronic tuners

By cutting the tubes to different lengths

By changing the material

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in the instrument-making process?

Painting the instrument

Testing and tuning each tube

Adding decorative elements

Packaging the instrument