MUSIC 8 2ND MONTHLY EXAM

Which countries are typically included in the region of East Asia for musical study?

• China, Japan, Korea

• India, Thailand, Vietnam

• Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

• Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan

What is a common characteristic of East Asian music?

• Use of heavy percussion

• Emphasis on vocal harmonies

• Pentatonic scales

• Complex polyrhythms

Which instrument is traditionally used in Chinese music?

• Shamisen

• Koto

• Erhu

• Taiko

What is the name of the traditional Japanese stringed instrument, often compared to a zither?

• Erhu

• Koto

• Pipa

• Gayageum

Which musical form is associated with Korean classical music?

• Gagaku

• Noh

• Pansori

• Kabuki

What is the term for traditional Japanese theater that incorporates music, dance, and drama?

• Pansori

• Kabuki

• Peking Opera

• Gamelan

Which of the following is a characteristic of Peking Opera?

• Realistic stage design

• Elaborate costumes and makeup

• Simple storylines

• Minimal use of music

What is the typical texture of traditional East Asian music?

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Heterophonic

Which scale is commonly used in East Asian music?

• Diatonic scale

• Chromatic scale

• Pentatonic scale

• Whole tone scale

What is the role of silence in East Asian music?

• It is avoided at all costs

• It is as important as the notes played

• It is only used in modern compositions

• It has no significance