Music of Hawai'i: A Basic Calabash

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1. Hawaii's most famous dance is the hula. Hula was originally danced by women only. True False

2. Ask someone to name a Hawaiian instrument, and everyone will probably say "the ukulele." Which country's immigrants brought the small guitar that would be adapted to become the four-stringed instrument we know today? Mexico America Portugal Spain

3. The word "ukulele" comes from the Hawaiian language, but what does it mean? pineapple box Hawaiian nightingale jumping flea voice of the gods

4. One of the most well-known Hawaiian language songs is "Aloha 'Oe" ("Goodbye to You"). Who wrote this poignant ballad? King Kalakaua Princess Ka'iulani King Kamehameha Queen Lili'uokalani

5. Which song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song? Disney's "Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride" Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii" Bing Crosby's "Sweet Leilani" Don Ho's "Tiny Bubbles"

6. Which Hawaiian instrument became a staple in Country-Western music? washtub bass steel guitar banjo harmonica

7. Immigrant groups to Hawaii brought their own musical traditions with them. One is Bon-Odori, where dancers entertain ancestral spirits by dancing around a decorated tower to the sounds of drums, gongs, and shamisen. It has become the quintessential summer festival event. Which culture originally celebrated in this way? China Japan Korea Philippines

8. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, whose album "Facing Future" was the first in Hawaii to go platinum, received a surprising amount of attention for a medley of two songs. Which two songs comprise this hit single? "Over the Rainbow" and "What a Wonderful World" "Surfing U.S.A." and "Good Vibrations" "Blue Hawaii" and "Hanalei Moon" "Yesterday" and "Imagine"

9. The 1990s saw the rise of a new popular genre of Hawaiian music known as "Jawaiian." What other world music genre influence this movement? Heavy metal Japanese folk Polka Reggae

10. Hawaiian music (and Hawai'i itself) probably wouldn't be half as popular today if it wasn't for a certain radio program. Name this show that started with the sound of waves off Waikiki and the blowing of the conch shell. Island Time Aloha Hour Hawaii Calls Tropical Breeze