Introduction to Chinese Music

Which of the following is a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument?

• Erhu

• Pipa

• Guzheng

• Dizi

The Erhu is often referred to as the Chinese:

• Cello

• Harp

• Violin

• Guitar

Which of the following is a Chinese bamboo flute?

• Sheng

• Pipa

• Dizi

• Yangqin

The pentatonic scale commonly used in Chinese music consists of how many notes?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 8

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Chinese opera music?

• Extensive use of brass instruments

• A focus on vocal techniques and percussion

• Simple melodies with little variation

• Heavy use of Western harmony

The Guzheng is a Chinese:

• Woodwind instrument

• Bowed string instrument

• Percussion instrument

• Zither-like instrument

The traditional Chinese scale is based on the following system:

• Major scale

• Minor scale

• Chromatic scale

• Pentatonic scale

Which of the following instruments is NOT commonly found in Chinese traditional music?

• Xiao (flute)

• Guqin (zither)

• Oud (lute)

• Sheng (mouth organ)

Chinese folk songs are typically written in what kind of structure?

• Sonata form

• Binary form

• Ternary form

• Strophic form

Which region of China is known for producing a rich tradition of Chinese opera?

• Beijing

• Guangzhou

• Tibet

• Inner Mongolia