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Chinese Music Do Now 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are 'musical characteristics'?

a)
The physical traits of musicians
b)
The popularity of a song
c)
The elements that define the style and structure of a piece of music
d)
The instruments used in a band
2.

What is a characteristic of Chinese Music? (select one)

a)
It is always played on the piano
b)
It often uses the pentatonic scale
c)
It is only performed in English
d)
It is always accompanied by dance
3.

The pentatonic notes are used in Chinese Music. What is a pentatonic scale?

a)

A scale with five notes

b)

A scale with seven notes

c)

A scale with three notes

d)

A scale with nine notes

4.

Chinese Music uses improvisation of the pentatonic scale. What is improvisation?

a)
A pre-planned sequence of notes
b)
A spontaneous creation of musical passages
c)
A specific type of Chinese musical instrument
d)
A traditional Chinese song
5.

You have been asked to compose a piece of Chinese Music. What is the meaning of compose?

a)
To write or create
b)
To sing a song
c)
To play an instrument
d)
To listen to music
6.

A characteristic of Chinese Music includes using an Ostinato. What is the meaning of Ostinato?

a)

A repeated rhythmic or melodic pattern

b)
A type of Chinese instrument
c)
A specific scale used in Chinese music
d)
A style of singing in Chinese music
7.

The characteristics of Chinese Music includes: ostinato, pentatonic notes and...

(a)  

8.

What is the meaning of 'Pitch'?

a)
A high place
b)

The volume of the notes

c)
The degree of highness or lowness of a tone
d)
A playing field
9.

Select the correct image of China on the map.

a)

Image of Australia on the map

b)

Image of USA on the map

c)

Image of China on the map

d)

Image of India on the map

10.

What language do more than 70% of the Chinese population speak?

a)
Cantonese
b)
English
c)
Mandarin
d)
Shanghainese