Cajón Drum Quiz

What is the cajón?

• A type of guitar

• A wind instrument

• A string instrument

• A percussion instrument

Where did the cajón originate?

• Mexico

• Peru

• Brazil

• Spain

What is the cajón made of?

• Glass

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastic

What sound does striking the center of the cajón make?

• Slap Sound

• Tone Sound

• Finger Rolls

• Bass Sound

Which sound is made by hitting the top edges of the cajón?

• Finger Rolls

• Tone Sound

• Slap Sound

• Bass Sound

What is the purpose of the sound hole on the cajón?

• Storage

• Resonance

• Carrying

• Decoration

Which famous musician introduced the cajón into Flamenco?

• Carlos Santana

• Paco de Lucía

• Mario Cortés

• Rubem Dantas

What is a feature of some cajón models?

• Wheels for movement

• Internal snares or strings

• Built-in lights

• Adjustable height

Which genre is NOT mentioned as using the cajón?

• Classical

• Latin Jazz

• Afro-Peruvian

• Flamenco

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is a modern variation of the cajón?

• Digital piano

• Electric guitar

• Electronic cajón

• Acoustic drum set