WorksheetsCh 26 Music
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What role did music play in Roman life?
It was forbidden in public spaces.
It was a form of entertainment and used in various aspects of life.
It was used exclusively in the military.
It was reserved for religious ceremonies only.
Which of the following was a setting for musical entertainment in Rome?
Choose all that apply.
Musical competitions
Private dinner parties
Dramatic performances
Gladiator fights
On the streets
Which instrument was thought to ward off bad spirits during the worship of Isis?
Guitar
Lyre
Sistrum
Cithara
Who were the primary performers of professional music in Rome?
Highly respected citizens
Foreign immigrants and enslaved people
Only women
Children exclusively
What was the Roman attitude towards professional musicians?
Seen as a noble profession
Highly paid and sought after
Required to be citizens of Rome
Considered improper for upper-class individuals to be skilled performers
What did Juvenal lament about Roman society?
The excessive taxation on musicians
The decline of musical standards
The influence of Greek culture and music
The lack of musical education
How did musicians train for musical competitions?
By meditating
By training like athletes
By studying philosophy
By singing daily anthems
What did Nero do to strengthen his breathing for musical performances?
Practiced yoga
Placed a lead weight on his chest
Ran marathons
Swam daily
What did musical competitions in Rome take into account?
Only the technical skill
The performer's social status
The age of the performer
Technical skill, showmanship, and audience response
What was unique about the Seikilos song?
It was the national anthem of Rome.
It was composed by Nero.
It was inscribed on a funerary monument.
It was the first song ever written.
What type of instrument is a tuba in Roman context?
A wind instrument
A string instrument
A percussion instrument
A keyboard instrument
What instruments were used in the Roman army?
Electric guitar and drums
Tuba and cornu
Piano and violin
Saxophone and trumpet
Which instrument was similar to a modern oboe?
(a)
What are the differences between the lyre and the cithara?
Match the following instruments to their descriptions.
cornu
Curved metal horn
lyre
Tortoise shell with strings
Water Organ
Earliest example of a keyboard
cymbala
small metal discs with concave centers
tuba
long, straight horn made of bronze
