Maltese Instruments

What material is the Żaqq traditionally made from?

• A) Plastic and string

• B) Metal and cloth
  

• C) Goat skin and a wooden chanter

• D) Bamboo and rubber

What type of sound does the Żaqq produce?

• A) Smooth and clear

• B) Droning and buzzing

• C) Light and flute-like

• D) Percussive and sharp

When is the Żaqq typically played?

• A) School assemblies

• B) Rock concerts

• C) Traditional festas and folk events

• D) Classical recitals

4. What is the Flejguta made from?

• A) Bamboo or cane

• B) Leather and wood

• C) Clay and string

• D) Plastic and metal

Who traditionally played the Flejguta in Malta?

• A) Priests during Mass

• B) Children at school

• C) Soldiers in parades

• D) Farmers and shepherds

How do you play the Flejguta?

• A) By rubbing a stick

• B) By turning a handle

• C) By hitting it

• D) By blowing across a hole

What type of instrument is the Żummara?

• A) Percussion

• B) String

• C) Double-reed wind

• D) Electronic

8. Where would you most likely have heard the Żummara in the past?

• A) In modern pop songs

• B) In folk traditions and village gatherings

• C) In opera houses

• D) During school music exams

What is the Żafżafa made from?

• A) A clay pot, skin, and stick

• B) Wood and bells

• C) Bamboo and string

• D) Metal and springs

How is the sound produced on the Żafżafa?

• A) By plucking strings

• B) By rubbing the stick

• C) By tapping buttons

• D) By blowing into it