Music and Cultural Concepts Quiz

Abigail loves to dance and often finds herself moving in perfect sync with the music she hears. What does this alignment of body motion to music refer to?

• Alignment of body motion to music heard.

• A type of musical instrument.

• A form of vocal exercise.

• A style of dance.

Avery is learning about different cultural practices in her music class. Her teacher asks, "What is an Indian-lullaby?"

• A South Indian lullaby with vocables symbolizing the rocking of a child.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian festival.

• A South Indian devotional song.

In a music appreciation class, Daniel is curious about Indian music. His teacher asks, "What is a raga?"

• The Indian system for organizing melodies.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

David is trying to put his baby sister to sleep and decides to sing a traditional Indian tune. What is Raga-nilambari associated with?

• Lullabies and sleep.

• Indian classical dance.

• Indian festivals.

• Indian cuisine.

Olivia is learning about Indian music and comes across the term 'Rasa'. What does Rasa refer to?

• Emotion associated with a particular Indian raga.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

During a cultural exchange program, Michael was introduced to various art forms from different regions of India. He learned about Karnatak-music. What is Karnatak-music?

• Music of South India.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

During a music class, Anika asked, "What is a Svara?"

• Individual pitch within a raga.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

During a music class, Arjun was asked by his teacher, "What is a Kriti?"

• South Indian devotional song.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

Maya is attending a music class where she is learning about Indian musical instruments. Her teacher asks, "What is a Tanpura?"

• Plucked lute that sounds a constant drone in South Indian music.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.

During a music class, Benjamin was introduced to a traditional Indian instrument. What is a Mridangam?

• South Indian double-headed drum.

• A type of Indian dance.

• A traditional Indian dish.

• A South Indian festival.