WorksheetsJapanese Music and Culture 2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which empire influenced the musical instruments and styles in Japan the most during the Middle Ages?
China
Byzantine
Islamic
Roman
A factor that influenced the music of Japan the most in the Middle Ages was the...
governments of Japan
religions of Japan
warriors of Japan
None of these
The koto is similar to a...
guitar
flute
harp
bass drum
The sukahachi is most similar to a...
flute
harp
bass drum
guitar
The shamisen (aka jamisen) is most similar to a...
guitar
flute
harp
bass drum
What does the Japanese word "taiko" translate to in English?
cymbal
drum
horn
none of these
What are the 2 main religions of Japan?
Shinto and Buddhism
Taoism and Christianity
Islam and Hinduism
None of these
Where was the taiko or drum originally used?
parties
festivals
the military arena
the household
What are the largest drums used in Japanese taiko called?
shime
Chu-daiko
O-daiko
tambor
Japan has the _____ largest music market in the world
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
Similarities to the music of Japan can be found in the music of the following countries except
China
Indonesia
Korea
Iran
Rhythms in Japan are ma-based, which loosely translates to which of the following
space and time
exact
improvise
on the beat
This instrument is played by plucking the strings with the right hand while the left changes the pitch or creates vibrato
Shamisen
Koto
Shakuhachi
Taiko
This instrument is a fretless stringed instrument with a square body that is covered with a membrane
Shakuhachi
Shamisen
Taiko
Koto
What is the name of the tool used to pluck the strings of the shamisen
Spatchula
Pick
Scraper
Plectrum
