VCS Q3 REVIEW

Where is the Gongs culture mainly found?

• Northern Vietnam

• Central Vietnam (Tay Nguyen)

• Southern Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City

What do Gongs express for the ethnic minorities?

• Their favorite food

• Their spirit’s happiness and sorrow

• Their history

• Their daily schedule

What are Gongs believed to come from?

• Guitar

• Drum

• Rock instruments

• Flute

What are Gongs used for?

• Cooking

• Telling time

• Celebrating new crops and communicating with the supernatural

• Writing stories

What is the Khen Be similar to in shape?

• Guitar

• Pan pipe or mouth organ

• Drum

• Violin

How do you change the musical notes on a Khen?

• Blow harder

• Pluck the strings

• Close the holes on the tubes

• Shake it

What material is used to make the tubes of a Khen Be?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

• Bamboo

How many tubes does the Khen Be of the Thai people usually have?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 4

In what events is the Khen often played?

• School exams

• Traditional festivals and weddings

• Sleeping time

• Sports competitions

Which of the following is TRUE about both the Gongs and the Khen?

• Both are made of metal

• Both are used only by children

• Both are used in traditional celebrations

• Both are only used in funerals