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Which subject	Music
What age group	Year or Grade 6
What topic	World Instruments & Cultures
Question types	Open-ended
Number of questions	5
Number of answers	4
Correct answers	Exactly 1
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World Instruments & Cultures Quiz for Grade 6

Test your knowledge about world instruments and cultural music traditions! Below are five questions, each accompanied by a description of an image you might see. Use your creativity and understanding of world music to answer the questions.

Questions

1. Identify the Instrument

   • The image of a long, wooden flute with six finger holes, often associated with the Native American culture, being played outdoors near a river.
   • What is this instrument called?

2. Association with Culture

   • The image of a large, gourd-shaped drum covered with animal skin, played by hand and typically used in West African performances.
   • Which culture is this drum most commonly associated with?

3. Visual Description of an Instrument

   • The image of a small, round instrument with strings (similar to a guitar) held by a musician from India, decorated with intricate designs and vibrant colors.
   • What is the name of this instrument?

4. Purpose of the Instrument

   • The image of a bright red, circular, hand-held instrument with jingles around the edges, used in festive celebrations, particularly in Mexican folk music.
   • What is this instrument called and what is its purpose in cultural celebrations?

5. Cultural Significance

   • The image of a tall, ceremonial mask accompanied by a person playing a wooden xylophone, typical in Balinese dance performances that tell stories through music and visuals.
   • What is the cultural role of the xylophone in the Balinese tradition?

Answers

1. Native American Flute
2. West African Culture
3. Sitar
4. Tambourine; it is used to enhance rhythmic elements in festivities.
5. The xylophone is integral to storytelling in Balinese dance performances.