Grade 4 Music Quiz: Japanese Instruments

Which instrument has three strings and is played with a pick called a bachi?

• Shakuhachi

• Shamisen

• Taiko

• Violin

What type of instrument is the shakuhachi?

• Drum

• String

• Wind (flute)

• Keyboard

The taiko is usually played during...

• Quiet tea ceremonies

• Festivals and parades

• Sleeping time

• Swimming lessons

What material is the shakuhachi made from?

• Plastic

• Bamboo

• Metal

• Glass

Which of these instruments is the loudest?

• Shamisen

• Shakuhachi

• Taiko

• Recorder

Which instrument is often used in kabuki theatre?

• Shakuhachi

• Recorder

• Shamisen

• Violin

What is the main playing technique for the taiko?

• Bowing

• Blowing

• Hitting

• Plucking

Which instrument sounds soft and breathy?

• Taiko

• Shamisen

• Shakuhachi

• Piano

What is the big pick used to play the shamisen called?

• Bachi

• Bo

• Fude

• Koto

Which instrument is made from animal skin and wood?

• Taiko

• Shakuhachi

• Shamisen

• Flute