Music and Culture Quiz

What is call-and-response in music?

• Singing a song quietly

• One person sings or plays, and others respond

• Everyone sings the same thing at the same time

• Only instruments are played

Which instrument is used to send messages in some African cultures?

• Tabla

• Pan flute

• Talking drum

• Sitar

In Native American culture, music is often used to tell stories about:

• Cities

• Nature and traditions

• Fashion

• Machines

What is a ballad in Latin American music?

• A fast, happy song

• A story told through music

• A quiet instrumental piece

• A dance song

What kind of songs are used in Indian religious ceremonies?

• Pop songs

• Devotional songs

• Rock songs

• Rap songs

Which instrument is often used in Latin American storytelling songs?

• Djembe

• Tabla

• Charango

• Flute

How do Native American drums help in storytelling?

• By making loud noises

• By creating a heartbeat-like rhythm

• By playing fast rhythms

• By creating melodies

What kind of messages are often shared in African call-and-response music?

• Messages about fashion

• Important community messages or stories

• Quiet lullabies

• Messages about cities

Devotional songs in India are meant to:

• Bring communities together in spiritual celebration

• Make people dance

• Tell love stories

• Describe cities

What does the talking drum do in African culture?

• It tells jokes

• It sends messages over long distances

• It plays melodies

• It is used for dance music