Exploring Percussion Instruments Quiz

Exploring Percussion Instruments Quiz

7th Grade

15 Qs

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Exploring Percussion Instruments Quiz

Exploring Percussion Instruments Quiz

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a percussion instrument originating from West Africa, known for its goblet shape?

Surdo

Djembe

Tabla

Cajon

Answer explanation

The djembe is a goblet-shaped percussion instrument from West Africa, known for its rich tones and versatility. The surdo is Brazilian, the tabla is Indian, and the cajon is Peruvian, making djembe the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The surdo is a type of drum commonly used in which style of music?

Samba

Jazz

Classical

Rock

Answer explanation

The surdo is a large bass drum that is a key instrument in samba music, providing the rhythmic foundation essential to this lively Brazilian genre. It is not typically associated with jazz, classical, or rock music.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument is traditionally played with the fingers and palms and is a key component of Indian classical music?

Tabla

Tambourine

Agogo

Ganza

Answer explanation

The tabla is a traditional Indian percussion instrument played with fingers and palms, making it essential in Indian classical music. The other options, like tambourine and agogo, are not primarily associated with Indian classical music.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The tamborim is a small drum played with a stick and is often used in which type of music?

Reggae

Samba

Blues

Folk

Answer explanation

The tamborim is a small drum commonly associated with samba music, a lively Brazilian genre. It is not typically used in reggae, blues, or folk, making samba the correct choice.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a type of cymbal that is often used in orchestras and bands?

Agogo

Ganza

Hi-hat

Cajon

Answer explanation

The hi-hat is a type of cymbal commonly used in orchestras and bands, consisting of two cymbals mounted on a stand that can be opened and closed with a foot pedal. The other options are not types of cymbals.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The agogo is a percussion instrument with origins in which continent?

Asia

Africa

Europe

South America

Answer explanation

The agogo is a percussion instrument that originated in Africa, particularly associated with various African musical traditions. This makes Africa the correct answer among the given choices.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which instrument is a shaker filled with beads or seeds and is used to add rhythm to music?

Ganza

Surdo

Djembe

Tabla

Answer explanation

The Ganza is a shaker filled with beads or seeds, commonly used in various music genres to add rhythm. In contrast, the Surdo, Djembe, and Tabla are different types of drums, not shakers.

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