The Music of Israel

A term used to both greet "hello" and "goodbye"

• Selamat Datang

• God be with you

• Shalom

• Sawat Dee

Answer explanation

Shalom also translates to "peace"

Which of the following are TRUE about Israel's music?

• A mixture of both Jewish and non-Jewish traditions

• Intricate rhythm, complex melodies

• Separated into Devotional and Sacred Music

• Should never be used in the context of religion.

Answer explanation

Did you know: Muslims do not allow music in their place of worship. Thus, most of what we would easily think is music is actually not considered to be so to our Muslim friends.

What do you call this instrument

• Kinnor

• Psalterion

• Tof

• Bonang

A type of music that combines Jewish and European folk traditions, and is often performed in celebrations like Bar Mitzvahs and weddings

• Devotional Music

• Gamelan

• Klezmer

• Hava Nagila

Name this instrument

A type of music that is often vocal, and is performed during the Sabbath and other holy days

• Sacred Music

• Devotional Music

• Religious music

• Church music

True or False: There is great tension between Israel and most of its Arab neighbors

• True

• False

In your opinion, what makes Israeli Music unique?

This kind of music is played during non-religious ocassions in Israel