1. Klezmer musicians were traditionally hired to play at what type of function? Bar Mitzvahs funerals weddings religious services

2. When klezmer pieces include lyrics to be sung, what language is usually used? Hebrew Yiddish Russian German

3. Which instrument traditionally is most prominent in klezmer, presenting the main themes of the melody? flute violin accordian piano

4. In more recent times (19th century and later), the fiddle was often replaced by this wind instrument as the lead - it is well suited to klezmer because of the plaintive sounds that can be coaxed from it. clarinet saxophone flute cornet

5. One instrument that is unusual (but not unheard of) in most orchestras but is common in klezmer groups is the cymbalom. By what name is it more commonly known? hurdy gurdy glockenspiel hammered dulcimer high hat

6. One of the dances popular in klezmer is the hora. True False

7. Where did klezmer arise? The shtetls all of the choices are correct Bessarabia The synagogues

8. Essentially, all Jewish music is klezmer. True False

9. Klezmer music is only enjoyed by Jewish people. True False

10. Which of the following is the name of an actual contemporary klezmer group? The Klezmatics all of those listed are real Brave Old World Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band