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

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

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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?

Xylophones

 

Maracas

 

Kettle drums

 

Gongs and chimes

 

1 / 10

What is the name of the popular Korean music genre that has broken YouTube records and delighted preschoolers in recent years?

Taiko

 

K-Pop

 

Gagaku

 

Javanese gamelan

 

2 / 10

At what global event did 2008 Chinese percussionists execute a highly choreographed, synchronized performance using Fou drums? 

International Peach Blossom Festival

 

Lunar New Year, 2008

 

2008 Olympic Games in Beijing

 

The G20

 

3 / 10

Where did "Cantopop" become popular and create pressure on Chinese censorship?

Taiwan

 

Beijing

 

Shanghai 

 

Thailand

 

4 / 10

Where was Karaoke invented and popularized? 

Myanmar

 

China

 

Korea

 

Japan

 

5 / 10

In Vietnamese art music, what does "chan, Phuong, hoa, la" mean?

Violin, viola, cello, string bass

 

True, straight, flowers, leaves

 

Saigon Rock and Soul

 

All of the above

 

6 / 10

What type of music did the Chinese government adapt and use to create revolutionary anthems?

Japanese music

 

Chinese folk music

 

American music

 

Classical music

 

7 / 10

Where is the video game industry a driver of music composition?

Vietnam

 

Hong Kong

 

Japan 

 

Taiwan 

 

8 / 10

What dance form was created from a fusion of Korean folk dances and foxtrot brought to Korea by American soldiers during the Korean War?

Nongak

 

Pansori

 

Sanjo

 

Teuroteu

 

9 / 10

What traditional instruments were used by Japanese geisha and in Japanese kabuki theater?

Biwas

 

Shamisens

 

Taiko drums

 

All of the above

 

10 / 10

Novice -

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.

Silver Medalist -

Keep going! You've learned a lot about the music of eastern and southeastern Asia, but there's still more to know!

Expert -

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