Music Quiz

The music of Korea has a slow tempo. This mean ____

• This gives a very peaceful and pensive character.

• This is evident in the culture and tradition of Korea.

• Most of musical genres are serious and calm in nature.

• None of the above

The main tone of Japanese music has two modes. One of it is In-Sen. Both consists of five primary tones based on a scale of seven tones. What is the other one?

• Yo-sen

• Ko-Sen

• Zen-In

• Sei-Ko

What is the famous folk song in China?

• Sakura

• Jasmine Flower

• Mo Li Hua

Which of the following statements about the changgo is correct?

• It is large hanging barrel drum

• It is a single headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces

• It is an hour glass shaped double headed drum made from animal skin

• It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of percussion

Most Chinese music is based on 5 tones. What is this scale?

• Pentatonic Scale

• Fifth Scale

• Scale of Five

• Heptatonic Scale

How are Kayageum, Pipa and Shamisen being played?

What is the elegant music played the ritual music of Chinese origin?

Which is a moon-shaped lute with a shorter neck and four strings that is used to accompany local operas?

What are the next lyrics in this song Sakura? Nano iyo ______

Which of the following is one of China's most popular instruments?

• Erhu

• Haegum

• Shamisen