Understanding the Bamboo Flute and Pygmy Music

Understanding the Bamboo Flute and Pygmy Music

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the bamboo flute, focusing on its limitations and the innovative musical techniques developed by the pygmies, who are often misunderstood culturally. It highlights how pygmies use the flute for musical conversations, challenging stereotypes and showcasing their creativity. The speaker shares personal insights and reflections on these cultural and musical aspects.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the only note that can be played on the bamboo flute as mentioned in the video?

A melody

Multiple notes

A single note

A chord

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are credited with inventing the bamboo flute?

The Egyptians

The ancient Greeks

The Chinese

The pygmies

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stereotype about pygmies is challenged in the video?

That they are farmers

That they are savages

That they are musical geniuses

That they are city dwellers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, where do 'savage people' typically live?

In the forest

In cities

In the mountains

In the desert

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the unique musical technique invented by the pygmies?

Using electronic effects

Singing while playing

Having a conversation with the flute

Playing multiple instruments simultaneously

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the musician do in the pygmy musical technique?

Plays a melody

Dances to the music

Replies to the flute

Sings a song

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the pygmy musical technique considered unique?

It uses electronic instruments

It involves a conversation with the instrument

It is played in a large orchestra

It is only performed at night

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest about learning the pygmy musical technique?

It is only taught in schools

It requires payment for teaching

It is a secret technique

It is easy to learn

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unrelated topic is briefly mentioned at the end of the video?

Cars

Bicycles

Airplanes

Trains