World Folk Music Traditions Quiz
A brief set of questions highlighting distinctive musical practices across continents.
Quiz Questions
Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.
- 1
Which West African instrument is known for its talking drum shape and pitch‑changing ability?
- 2
The Japanese theatre music style that accompanies kabuki performances is called?
- 3
In Ireland, which stringed instrument is traditionally used in sessions?
- 4
The Brazilian genre that blends African rhythms with Portuguese melodies is known as?
- 5
Which Indian classical style originates from the southern part of the subcontinent?
- 6
The traditional Scottish bagpipe is called the?
- 7
In Mexico, the wooden percussion instrument known as the 'cajón' originated from?
- 8
Which Middle Eastern string instrument features a long neck and is played with a plectrum?
- 9
The Maori people of New Zealand traditionally use which instrument in ceremonial songs?
- 10
Which North African genre is characterized by the use of the 'guembri' and hand‑clapped rhythms?
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