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The melodies of the classical music from this country are based on ragas.

India. Each raga is supposed to evoke a particular mood; many are intended to be played at specific times of day.

Instruments common to the music of this country include the sheng, erhu, and pipa.

China. These instruments and more are found the the traditional orchestras of China. They are often used as accompaniment in the performance of Chinese opera.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a very popular singer here until his early death in 1996.

Pakistan. Khan was admired as a master of the Qwiwali, an Islamic song form.

'Greensleeves' originated in what country?

England. The famous tune is well-known in the states as the Christmas carol 'What Child is This?'.

The 'Merengue' is the national dance of which country?

Dominican Republic. The dance is popular in many other countries, including the U.S.

The 'Samba' is the national dance of which country?

Brazil. There's a samba school on practically every corner!

Where did the banjo and the xylophone originate?

Africa.

In what country are throat-singers found?

Tibet. These trained singers, often Buddhist monks, can produce two different pitches at once! There are also throat singers among the Inuit of Canada.

Ravi Shankar is famous for playing what instrument?

Sitar. He even taught George Harrison how to play it.

Where was Tito Puente born?

Puerto Rico. One of the fathers of salsa, he practically created Afro-Cuban jazz.