Music in the Zhou Dynasty: Part 2

Music in the Zhou Dynasty: Part 2

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the distinctions between formal and informal music in ancient China, highlighting the social roles of musicians and the biases in historical records. It discusses the Warring States period's political upheaval and its cultural impacts, including the rise of the Qin dynasty and its legalist philosophy. The video also covers musical innovations, such as the development of the pentatonic scale and the classification of instruments by material, emphasizing the importance of timbre in Chinese music.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary distinction between formal and informal music in ancient China?

Formal music was played outdoors, informal music indoors.

Formal music was associated with the royal courts, informal music with the general public.

Formal music used string instruments, informal music used percussion.

Formal music was faster in tempo, informal music was slower.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were many ancient musicians recorded as being blind?

They were considered to be more creative.

They were not allowed to perform in public.

They were often from noble families.

They were believed to have superior listening skills.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant consequence of the Warring States period on Chinese culture?

A stagnation in philosophical thought.

A decrease in the number of regional governments.

A decline in agricultural practices.

A flourishing of the arts and philosophy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What philosophy did the Qin dynasty adopt that influenced their governance?

Confucianism

Legalism

Buddhism

Taoism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Qin dynasty's book burning on music history?

It led to the loss of early music theory treatises.

It introduced new musical instruments.

It standardized musical notation.

It preserved ancient music manuscripts.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the Han dynasty, what was each musical note associated with?

A type of animal

A particular season

A certain emotion

A specific color

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the classification of instruments in ancient China?

They were classified by the material they were made of.

They were classified by the sound they produced.

They were classified by their size.

They were classified by their color.

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