MUSIC OF JAPAN

1. Which of the following is a traditional Japanese wind instrument?

• Shamisen

• Koto

• Shakuhachi

• Taiko

2. The Koto, a traditional Japanese instrument, belongs to which family?

• Percussion

• String

• Wind

• Brass

3. 3. The Shamisen is best described as a:

• Percussion

• String

• Wind

• Brass

4. Which Japanese instrument is classified as a membranophone?

• Taiko

• Shakuhachi

• Koto

• Biwa

5. What is the primary material used in constructing the Shakuhachi?

• Metal

• Bamboo

• Wood

• Plastic

6. Which of the following instruments is NOT originally from Japan?

• Koto

• Shamisen

• Piano

• Biwa

7. The Biwa is a type of:

• Drum

• Flute

• Lute

• Violin

8. What is the role of Taiko drums in Japanese music?

• Providing melody

• Maintaining rhythm

• Harmonizing vocals

• Amplifying sound

9. The Shamisen is played by:

• Blowing air into it

• Striking it with mallets

• Plucking the strings

• Tapping it with fingers

10. The traditional Japanese ensemble often includes the following instruments except:

• Koto

• Taiko

• Harp

• Shamisen