Ancient Greece and Egypt Study Guide

What stringed instrument, often associated

with Apollo, was played in Ancient

Greece?

• Lyre

• Piano

• Flute

• Drum

This double-reeded instrument was similar

to a modern oboe.

• Lyre

• Kithara

• Aulos

• Panpipes

What was the larger, more complex

version of the lyre called?

• Big Lyre

• Large Lyre

• Panpipes

• Kithara

In Ancient Greece, music was believed to be a gift from which group of divine beings?

• The Pharaohs

• The Poets

• The Politicians

• The Muses

Music was part of education for boys in

Ancient Greece.

• True

• False

Ancient Greek music was often

accompanied by what type of art?

• Dance

• Poetry

• History

• Architecture

Music was used to accompany which type

of dramatic performance in Ancient

Greece?

• Tragedy

• Musical

• Comedy

What was the name of the group that sang

and danced in Greek theater?

• The Chorus

• The Band

• The Orchestra

True or False: Instruments were played

during Greek theatrical performances.

• True

• False

What is the concept that music could

influence emotions and behavior?

• Mood

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Tempo