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World Music Trivia Quiz

Questions about music from around the world- enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by dysher. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dysher

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
76,956

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
370

Last 3 plays: Guest 70 (2/10), Guest 140 (6/10), Guest 184 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

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

China

India

Finland

Kenya

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Question 2 of 10

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

India

New Zealand

Iran

China

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Question 3 of 10

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

Afganistan

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia

Morocco

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Question 4 of 10

4. 'Greensleeves' originated in what country? Hint

Wales

England

Scotland

France

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 'Merengue' is the national dance of which country? Hint

Brazil

Cuba

Puerto Rico

Dominican Republic

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Question 6 of 10

6. The 'Samba' is the national dance of which country? Hint

Brazil

Cuba

Dominican Republic

Columbia

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where did the banjo and the xylophone originate? Hint

Africa

South America

U.S.A.

Europe

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what country are throat-singers found? Hint

Iraq

Nigeria

Tibet

Panama

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ravi Shankar is famous for playing what instrument? Hint

Sitar

Nagaswaram

Piano

Gamelan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was Tito Puente born? Hint

Miami

Mexico City

New York City

Havana

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 23 2024 : Guest 70: 2/10
Apr 21 2024 : Guest 140: 6/10
Apr 15 2024 : Guest 184: 3/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 160: 1/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 42: 0/10
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 154: 3/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: India

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

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

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Pakistan

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

4. 'Greensleeves' originated in what country?

Answer: England

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

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

Answer: Dominican Republic

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

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

Answer: Brazil

There's a samba school on practically every corner!

7. Where did the banjo and the xylophone originate?

Answer: Africa

8. In what country are throat-singers found?

Answer: Tibet

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

9. Ravi Shankar is famous for playing what instrument?

Answer: Sitar

He even taught George Harrison how to play it.

10. Where was Tito Puente born?

Answer: New York City

His parents were Puerto Rican. One of the fathers of salsa, he practically created Afro-Cuban jazz.

Source: Author dysher

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