music 8

1.What is a common feature of traditional East Asian music?

• A) It uses complex electronic instruments

• B) It often emphasizes harmony and balance

• C) It focuses on fast rhythms and beats

• D) It is always sung in English

2. 2.Which instrument is commonly used in Chinese music?

• A) Guitar

• B) Erhu

• C) Piano

• D) Violin

3.In Japanese traditional music, which of these instruments is most common?

• A) Drums

• B) Shamisen

• C) Trumpet

• D) Flute

4.What type of scale is commonly used in traditional Chinese music?

• A) Major scale

• B) Pentatonic scale

• C) Chromatic scale

• D) Blues scale

5.What is a characteristic of the traditional music of Korea?

• A) It has a fast tempo and lots of electronic sounds

• B) It focuses on improvisation and jazz rhythms

• C) It includes long, slow melodies and the use of instruments like the gayageum

• D) It is only performed with voices, no instruments

6.In East Asian music, what is the purpose of using a “call-and-response” pattern?

• A) To create a dialogue between the performer and the audience

• B) To introduce new instruments

• C) To maintain the tempo of the song

• D) To confuse the listener

7. Which of these countries is known for the traditional musical style called "Gagaku"?

• A) China

• B) Korea

• C) Japan

• D) Vietnam

8. What is the primary feature of traditional Vietnamese music?

• A) Strong focus on percussion instruments

• B) Use of the Dan Bau, a single-string instrument

• C) Heavy use of orchestral music

• D) Use of only wind instruments

9. Which of these musical instruments is commonly associated with Korean music?

• A) Sitar

• B) Gayageum

• C) Violin

• D) Ocarina

10. How does traditional Chinese music typically differ from Western classical music?

• A) It uses fewer instruments

• B) It focuses more on vocal harmonies

• C) It often uses pentatonic scales and fewer complex harmonies

• D) It always uses orchestras