GR8 Q1 MAPEH MUSIC 6 Korean Traditional Music and K-Pop

What is Korean traditional music called? (meaning "national music")

• Gugak

• K-pop

• Enka

• Pansori

Korean traditional music is usually ______, calm, and expressive, focusing on emotions and storytelling.

• slow

• loud

• fast

• chaotic

Korean traditional music is based on pentatonic scales. How many notes are in a pentatonic scale?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Korean traditional music is used in which of the following?

• Rituals

• Court ceremonies

• Storytelling

• Folk dances

• Festivals

Today, Korea is also famous for ______, a modern style that mixes Western pop, hip-hop, electronic, and dance music.

• K-Pop

• Reggae

• Flamenco

• Samba

What is the name of Korea's most famous folk song?

• Arirang

• Sakura

• Auld Lang Syne

• La Cucaracha

Arirang is often called the “unofficial national anthem of ______.”

• Korea

• Japan

• China

• Vietnam

What emotions does the song Arirang express?

• Longing, love, sadness, hope, and resilience.

• Anger, jealousy, and pride.

• Excitement, surprise, and confusion.

• Fear, disgust, and boredom.

True or False: Arirang is sung in only one version throughout Korea.

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes Arirang?

• A modern pop song

• Korea's most famous folk song

• A traditional dance

• A type of food