iGCSE Arabic Music ensemble quiz

Question 1

Which Arabic instrument most closely resembles the western flute?

Accepted Answer

Ney

Question 2

The Takht is a secular ensemble

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

The Takht can incorporate singers also

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What is the correct 'Dumm' / 'Takk' combination in this Iqa'at?

Accepted Answer

Dumm-Takk-Takk-Dumm-Takk

Question 5

What instruments are playing the melody in this example?

Accepted Answer

Oud & Qanun

Question 6

Where could you hear this ensemble play?

Accepted Answer

Middle East & Nth Africa

Question 7

Name the instrument

Accepted Answer

Qanun

Question 8

What is the time signature in this example?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Question 9

Which word best describes the musical texture of this piece?

Accepted Answer

Heterophonic

Question 10

What is the main musical texture of this example?

Accepted Answer

Monophonic

Question 11

What is the name of this important Arabic music ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Tahkt

Question 12

Name the instrument

Accepted Answer

Riqq

Question 13

To be authentic, an Arabic song must use all 24 notes

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

How many strings does this Oud have in total?

Accepted Answer

11

Question 15

Up to how many notes can Arabic music use?

Accepted Answer

24

Question 16

Which word best describes the tempo of this extract?

Accepted Answer

Moderato

Question 17

Which modern western instrument(s) can be included in the Takht?

Accepted Answer

Violin, Cello

Question 18

A Maqam is...

Accepted Answer

A melodic mode using around 7 notes

Question 19

Iqa'at is the name given to the rhythms used in Arabic Music

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Name the instrument featured in the Takht

Accepted Answer

Oud

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