MUSIC 8 - Emerging Arts in Asia

What best describes contemporary instrumental music in Asia?

• Completely traditional

• Westernized only

• Innovative and diverse

• Electronic and synthetic

What makes emerging instrumental music in China unique?

• Purely electronic composition

• Uses only traditional Chinese instruments

• Uses Western instruments but retains traditional Chinese style

• Imitates Japanese court music

Chinese contemporary music is often inspired by:

• Western pop

• Anime and video games

• Chinese poetry, philosophy, nature, and history

• Bollywood musicals

Which element is NOT typically found in Chinese instrumental compositions?

• Folk music methods

• Chinese melodies

• Jazz improvisation

• Cultural heritage themes

In Japanese music, the blending of traditional and modern techniques creates:

• Chaotic noise

• Strong emotional connections

• Confusion in audiences

• Religious chants

What is emphasized in Japanese contemporary instrumental music?

• Lyrics only

• Atmosphere and mood

• Costume design

• Audience dancing

Cross-genre fusion in Japan includes blending traditional music with:

• Ancient poetry

• Jazz, rock, classical, ambient, and world music

• Indian chanting only

• Pure electronic beats

A Japanese drum used in traditional and contemporary music is the:

• Koto

• Gagaku

• Taiko

• Tabla

What is the Japanese bamboo flute called?

• Sitar

• Shakuhachi

• Gamelan

• Shamisen

The traditional Japanese stringed instrument is called:

• Gong

• Koto

• Violin

• Djembe