Music of East Asia Quiz

Which musical scale is commonly used in Chinese music?

• Major scale

• Pentatonic scale

• Chromatic scale

• Whole tone scale

What is the Chinese Qin?

• A percussion instrument

• A string zither instrument

• A type of flute

• A wind instrument

Which of the following is a traditional Japanese court music?

• Gagaku

• Pansori

• Nongak

• Shomyo

What is the main characteristic of Pansori?

• Instrumental music

• Narrative song

• Religious chant

• Dance music

Which instrument is known as the Japanese version of a fretless banjo?

• Taiko

• Biwa

• Shamisen

• Koto

What does 'Gugak' refer to?

• Court music

• Religious Korean songs

• Western influenced music

• Traditional Korean music

Which of the following is a type of Chinese flute?

• Pipa

• Erhu

• Dizi

• Guqin

What is the primary function of the 'Muyu' instrument?

• Solo performance

• Folk music

• Dance music

• Accompaniment on Buddhist chant

Which religion influenced Japanese music significantly?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

What is the main purpose of 'Kagura' in Japanese music?

• Instrumental music

• Ritual dances

• Folk music

• Narrative songs