Chinese Music Part 1

When did Chinese civilization begin having a rich musical culture?

• During the Zhou dynasty

• During the Tang dynasty

• During the Han dynasty

• During the Qin dynasty

During a music history class, Michael and Liam were discussing about the mythical founder of music in China. Abigail, who was listening to their conversation, decided to settle their debate. Who did she say was considered the mythical founder of music in China?

• Ling Lun

• Confucius

• The Yellow Emperor

• The Phoenix

What is the oldest example of written Chinese music?

• Youlan

• Solitary Orchid

• Confucius

• The Yellow Emperor

Music, dance, and poetry were not considered integral parts of cultural and ritual expressions.

• True
• Partially true
• Sometimes true
• False

Which dynasty established a formal system of court and ceremonial music called yayue?

• Zhou dynasty

• Tang dynasty

• Han dynasty

• Qin dynasty

Maya, Michael, and Abigail are participating in a school play about ancient China. In the play, what was the role of the Imperial Music Bureau that Michael is portraying?

• Supervising court and military music

• Determining official folk music

• Both A and B

• Crafting tuned bells

During a music history class, William was asked about a musical instrument of Central Asian origin that was adopted in China. Can you help him answer?

• Pipa

• Qin

• Angklung

• Bamboo pipes

Ava, Arjun, and William are part of a music appreciation club at their school. They are studying different types of music and came across the term 'yayue'. What does 'yayue' mean?

• Elegant music

• Ancient music

• Court music

• Ceremonial music

Which of the following statements are NOT true about Ling Lun, legendary founder of Chinese music?

• Made bamboo pipes to sound like birds

• Led to the creation of a 8 tone musical system

• He made an instrument that supposedly sounded like a Phoenix.

• His instruments were later adopted by the Indonesians

Where is China. Place a dot on the correct country.