WorksheetsBritish Folk Music Quiz 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following instruments is commonly used in British folk music?
Electric guitar
Violin
Piano
Drum kit
What type of songs were traditionally sung by sailors to coordinate their work?
Folk Songs
Sea Shanties
Blues
Opera
Which region in Britain is known for its distinct style of folk music featuring bagpipes?
Cornwall
Wales
Scotland
Yorkshire
How has British folk music influenced modern music genres?
By contributing to the development of rock music
By influencing classical music compositions
By shaping modern dance music
By affecting hip-hop music production
What is a key characteristic of British folk music?
Complex electronic soundscapes
Use of synthesizers
Storytelling through lyrics
Heavy use of bass
Which instrument, commonly heard in British folk music, originated from Spain but is widely used in English folk bands?
Harp
Accordion
Guitar
Flute
What is a common theme found in the lyrics of British folk songs?
Futuristic themes
Love and nature
Urban life
Space exploration
Which British folk music festival is known for celebrating traditional folk dances and music?
Glastonbury Festival
Cambridge Folk Festival
Reading Festival
Leeds Festival
In which British folk music style is the fiddle a predominant instrument?
Cornish music
Welsh music
Irish-influenced music
English country music
Uilleann Pipes are a traditional instrument from _________.
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
England
