How much do you know about East and Southeast Asian Music?

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Some of the world's most famous musicians hail from countries in East and Southeast Asia. How much do you know about their history? 

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Unlike many regions where percussion instruments are mostly used to create a predictable rhythm, which East Asian percussion instruments are better known for creating long tones that set a mood?

  • A.
    Xylophones
  • B.
    Maracas
  • C.
    Kettle drums
  • D.
    Gongs and chimes

    (Correct Answer)
• 2.
  What is the name of the popular Korean music genre that has broken YouTube records and delighted preschoolers in recent years?

  • A.
    Taiko
  • B.
    K-Pop

    (Correct Answer)
  • C.
    Gagaku
  • D.
    Javanese gamelan
• 3.
  At what global event did 2008 Chinese percussionists execute a highly choreographed, synchronized performance using Fou drums? 

  • A.
    International Peach Blossom Festival
  • B.
    Lunar New Year, 2008
  • C.
    2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

    (Correct Answer)
  • D.
    The G20
• 4.
  Where did "Cantopop" become popular and create pressure on Chinese censorship?

  • A.
    Taiwan

    (Correct Answer)
  • B.
    Beijing
  • C.
    Shanghai 
  • D.
    Thailand
• 5.
  Where was Karaoke invented and popularized? 

  • A.
    Myanmar
  • B.
    China
  • C.
    Korea
  • D.
    Japan

    (Correct Answer)
• 6.
  In Vietnamese art music, what does "chan, Phuong, hoa, la" mean?

  • A.
    Violin, viola, cello, string bass
  • B.
    True, straight, flowers, leaves

    (Correct Answer)
  • C.
    Saigon Rock and Soul
  • D.
    All of the above
• 7.
  What type of music did the Chinese government adapt and use to create revolutionary anthems?

  • A.
    Japanese music
  • B.
    Chinese folk music

    (Correct Answer)
  • C.
    American music
  • D.
    Classical music
• 8.
  Where is the video game industry a driver of music composition?

  • A.
    Vietnam
  • B.
    Hong Kong
  • C.
    Japan 

    (Correct Answer)
  • D.
    Taiwan 
• 9.
  What dance form was created from a fusion of Korean folk dances and foxtrot brought to Korea by American soldiers during the Korean War?

  • A.
    Nongak
  • B.
    Pansori
  • C.
    Sanjo
  • D.
    Teuroteu

    (Correct Answer)
• 10.
  What traditional instruments were used by Japanese geisha and in Japanese kabuki theater?

  • A.
    Biwas
  • B.
    Shamisens
  • C.
    Taiko drums
  • D.
    All of the above

    (Correct Answer)

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  0 to 3 correct:

  Novice -

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  You're on the path to being an expert on the music of east and southeast Asia, but there are quite a few more miles to go before you get there.
• 2.
  4 to 7 correct:

  Silver Medalist -

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  Keep going! You've learned a lot about the music of eastern and southeastern Asia, but there's still more to know!
• 3.
  8 to 10 correct:

  Expert -

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  Celebrate! When it comes to the music of eastern and southeastern Asia, you really are a pro!