Understanding the Song and Its Cultural Context

Understanding the Song and Its Cultural Context

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video introduces Naina Tai-Hook, a first-year song director, and her inspiration for a song about Auntie Gurley's house, which reflects Japanese modern architecture. The song's introduction features Japanese instrumental sounds, followed by lyrics that celebrate cultural elements and themes of aloha and hanohano.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Naina Tai-Hook?

A famous Japanese musician

A senior song director

A traditional Hawaiian dancer

A renowned architect

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the inspiration behind the song?

A famous Japanese garden

Auntie Gurley's house

A historical Hawaiian event

A traditional Hawaiian dance

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural influence is reflected in the song's introduction?

Hawaiian traditional music

Chinese classical music

Japanese modern architecture

Polynesian folklore

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following phrases is part of the song's lyrics?

Aloha spirit

Kona coffee

Hula hula dance

Auli'i konomanu

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What themes are emphasized in the continuation of the song's lyrics?

Nature and wildlife

Mystery and suspense

Honor, home, and love

Adventure and exploration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which phrase is repeated in the song's lyrics?

Mahalo nui loa

E wehi mau hoeno hapua haulani

Hula hula

Aloha oe