Exploring East Asian Music

What is the traditional string instrument used in Chinese music called?

• Guzheng

• Pipa

• Erhu

• Yangqin

Which instrument is commonly used in Japanese folk music and resembles a lute?

• koto

• taiko

• shakuhachi

• shamisen

What is the name of the Korean traditional wind instrument made of bamboo?

• daegeum

• geomungo

• haegeum

• piri

Which East Asian country is known for the 'Shamisen' instrument?

• China

• Mongolia

• Japan

• South Korea

What is the primary characteristic of Mongolian throat singing?

• A focus on fast-paced melodies.

• The ability to sing in a single pitch only.

• The use of electronic instruments during performance.

• The ability to produce multiple pitches simultaneously.

Name a popular folk music style from Vietnam that often features storytelling.

• Nhac Tai Tu

• Bai Choi

• Ca Trù

• Quan Ho

What traditional Chinese instrument is played with a bow and has a long neck?

• Pipa

• Dizi

• Erhu

• Guqin

Which instrument is a key part of the traditional music in Taiwan and is made from a gourd?

• erhu

• pipa

• guqin

• sheng

What is the name of the Japanese folk music style that often accompanies festivals?

• Gagaku

• Shamisen

• Taiko

• Min'yō

Which East Asian country has a traditional music genre called 'Pansori'?

• Japan

• China

• Mongolia

• South Korea