Musical Instruments of the UAE

What are traditional Emirati musical instruments mainly played at?

• • Concerts

• • Weddings and engagements

• • Festivals

What is one challenge facing traditional Emirati instruments?

• • Lack of interest in music

• • High cost of instruments

• • Fewer people learning to play them

The oud has how many strings?

• • Eleven

• • Seven

• • Five

What material is the base of the tambura covered with?

• • Metal

• • Plastic

• • Animal skin

The tambura is mostly played in which position?

• • Standing up

• • Sitting down

• • While walking

How many strings does the rababa have?

• • Three

• • One

• • Two

1. What is used to play the rababa?

• • Drumstick

• • Fingers

• • Bow

12. The tabl is played during which Emirati dance?

• • Al Ayala

• • Al Khaliji

• • Al Shamsi

16. What is one proposed solution to preserve traditional Emirati music?

• • Creating a music museum

• • Making more TV shows about it

• • Establishing a college for traditional music

18. What benefit would a national music college bring?

• • Modernize traditional instruments

• • Stop traditional music from disappearing

• • Increase instrument sales