WorksheetsTraditional Asian Music Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the male scale in traditional Japanese music called?
In-sen
Yo-sen
Gagaku
Shomyo
Which traditional Japanese instrument is a 13-string zither?
Shamisen
Koto
Biwa
Tsuzumi
What type of music is 'Kagura' associated with?
Folk songs
Court music
Shinto
Buddhist chanting
Which scale is used specifically in music for the koto and shamisen?
Harmonic minor
In-sen
Yo-sen
Pentatonic
What is the primary characteristic of traditional Chinese music according to Confucius?
Express deep emotions
Encourage dancing
Use complex harmonies
Promote social tranquility
Which Korean music genre is known for its long vocal and percussive style?
Pansori
Sanjo
Chong-ak
Nong ak
What is the Odaiko?
A bamboo flute
A stringed instrument
A big fat drum
A type of flute
Which instrument is known as a double reed flute in Japanese music?
Ryuteki
Hichiriki
Nokan
Shakuhachi
What is the main characteristic of traditional Korean music?
It expresses excitement
It has a slow tempo
It is always sad
It is only instrumental
Which of the following is a type of traditional Chinese music?
Nong ak
Xiaodiao
Pansori
Gagaku
