Standard One - The Steel pan of Trinidad and Tobago

What is the national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago?

• Flute

• Violin

• Steel Pan

• Guitar

When did the early evolution of the steel pan date back to?

• 1930s and 40s

• 2000s

• 1950s

• 1800s

What material was traditionally used to make the steel pan?

• Aluminum

• Steel drum or cantina

• Wood

• Plastic

What is the playing surface of the steel pan divided into?

• Concave sections

• Flat sections

• Convex sections

• Triangle sections

Which event witnessed the first public appearance of the steel pan?

• Parade of 1930

• Carnival of 1960

• Carnival of 1940

• Music Festival of 1950

Where was the steel pan originally forged?

• Urban tenements of Porto Spain

• Coastal towns

• Mountain regions

• Rural villages

What obstacles did the steel pan face in gaining acceptance?

• Cultural obstacles

• Financial obstacles

• Technological obstacles

• Educational obstacles

What was the steel pan once disdained by society for?

• Historical significance

• Innovation and creativity

• Thuggery and violence

• Musical quality