From a Tibetan perspective, the concept of beat, or brdung:

is a series of accelerating, unequal pulses.

Cajun grand ball, and also the building in which it is held.

The Mahakala ritual is dedicated to:

a wrathful force worshipped as a protector.

Music in kabuki theater is provided by:

both an offstage ensemble and an onstage ensemble.

Dub is a descendent of reggae that:

features political vocal solos over remixed recordings.

Which of the following statements about the accordion is true?

It can produce a vibrato called bellows shaking.

China’s Cultural Revolution affected Chinese music between 1966 and 1976 by:

limiting the range of genres that were legal.

The Flag Song for Desert Storm heard in the Listening Guide is an example of:

of veterans commemorating their service by composing songs.

Karaoke performances in Japan are shaped by the traditional Japanese value of kata, which:

also pervades other Japanese art forms.

For centuries, members of the Ethiopian Christian church were called to worship by the:

striking of stone slabs called dewel.

Which of the following statements about the modern powwow is true?

It began as a symbol of “Indianness.”

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1
Powwows are mainly held during summer because the weather is conducive to outdoor gatherings.
false
true
2
Gobi Gloria largely uses which of these textures?
Homophonic
Monophonic
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
3
From a Tibetan perspective, the concept of beat, or brdung:
is similar to the Western concept of duple meter.
corresponds to the Western concept of a steady pulse
is a series of accelerating, unequal pulses.
refers to one strike on any percussion instrument.
4
Ethiopian Christian chant is sung with instrumental accompaniment and dancing.
true
false
5
Lei Liang developed a concept of “two-note polyphony” from his analysis of guqin performances.
false
true
6
Santería texts have been passed on in the diaspora primarily through written transmission.
true
false
7
Capoeira performance takes place in a ring called a (n):
agogô.
pandeiro.
bateria.
roda.
8
Several national anthems have been created from each of these musical genres EXCEPT:
hymns.
waltzes.
marches.
opera overtures.
9
A section called a coda, may be used to end a tango such as Adiós Nonino.
true
false
10
Get Up, Stand Up is an example of reggae’s heavy reliance on syncopated rhythms.
false
true
11
What is a forum that contributed to the popularity of the tango in the late twentieth century?
All of the above
Ballroom dance competitions
Touring shows
College dance clubs
12
The goal of Santería worship is:
to develop a richer understanding of the afterlife.
to seek the help of orishas.
to scare away evil spirits, jinn, and other demonic forces.
to achieve spiritual enlightenment through meditation.
13
Afro-Brazilian singing and dancing gatherings of the eighteenth century were called:
chulas.
angoleiros
atabaques.
batuques.
14
The study of dance steps is called
choreometrics.
choreology.
choreography.
All of the above
15
Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument used in capoeira performance?
The berimbau gunga
The berimbau basso
The berimbau médio
The berimbau
16
The fais-dodo is a:
grand ball in Creole society.
Cajun grand ball, and also the building in which it is held.
nostalgic Creole ballad.
Cajun variant of the two-step.
17
The new S. African national anthem has lyrics in the following languages EXCEPT:
Afrikaans
English.
German
Sesotho.
18
Which of the following terms does NOT refer to public acts of worship?
Sacred service
Liturgy
Ritual
Trope
19
In Santería, orishas are associated with particular:
All of the above
dance movements.
drum rhythms.
chants.
20
An orchestra typically includes all of the following types of instruments EXCEPT:
membranophones.
aerophones.
idiophones
electrophones.
21
The Santería chant Changó uses all of the following musical elements EXCEPT:
nteraction of the iyá, itótele, and okónkolo drums.
a polyrhythmic texture.
call-and-response between leader and chorus.
a moderate triple meter.
22
Music often obscures the different stages in a rite of passage.
true
false
23
The Mahakala ritual is dedicated to:
a saint representing virility and thunder.
a sixth-century saint.
a wrathful force worshipped as a protector.
an animal spirit related to the yak.
24
Identities are complex but often static.
true
false
25
Which of the following things is NOT an instrument in a typical capoeira orchestra?
A n’golo
An atabaque
A berimbau
An agogô
26
Jhummar is a common bhangra rhythm played on the dhol.
false
true
27
The motions of the cymbals in the Mahakala ritual symbolically represent a mandala.
true
false
28
Some Santería chants may criticize or joke with the orisha.
true
false
29
Music in kabuki theater is provided by:
an onstage ensemble called a debayashi.
recordings rather than live musicians.
both an offstage ensemble and an onstage ensemble.
an offstage ensemble for sound effects, called a geza.
30
Students of Mestre Pastinha were practitioners of Angola-style capoeira called:
angoleiros
atabaques
chulas.
batuques.
31
Dub is a descendent of reggae that:
has lyrics that focus on relationships
developed in the mid-1970s.
is dominated by digitally produced or reproduced sounds
features political vocal solos over remixed recordings.
32
The tango’s character is based on the figure of the compadrito, or:
aggressive urban cowboy.
gallant hero.
country rancher.
cosmopolitan gentleman.
33
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika was composed by Enoch Mankayi Sontonga for use as a:
religious hymn.
national anthem.
club song
school song.
34
In kabuki theater, all elements are guided by the principle of:
kata.
kakegoe.
debayashi.
hayashi.
35
Which of the following statements about the accordion is true?
Its use has been limited to Europe.
It was created in eighteenth-century Europe.
The player cannot alter its volume.
It can produce a vibrato called bellows shaking.
36
The movements of martial arts often lack expressive or philosophical significance.
true
false
37
In The Beans Are Not Salty, which inst. is responsible for the Creole sound?
The guitar
The accordion
The fiddle
The rub board
38
In churches in Ethiopia, chants may be accompanied by small metal idiophones called:
debtara.
marigeta.
sistra.
zema.
39
The Ethiopian Sunday School song Kasamay waradat (He Descended from Heaven) is in:
verse-refrain form.
A B A form.
strophic form
A B form.
40
Which was NOT an important institution for the spread of bhangra in North America?
Universities
Churches
Competitions
South Asian arts organizations
41
In the Shoshone Flag Song, the 2 vocal parts are performed using overtone singing.
true
false
42
Dance can communicate a wide range of emotions and ideas.
false
true
43
Singers of Santería chant are valued for all of the following qualities EXCEPT:
the beauty of their voices.
their power of communication with the orishas.
their ability to be heard over the drums
their ability to engage listeners.
44
Dance can communicate:
historical narratives.
All of the above
challenges to social conventions.
stories from literature or mythology.
45
China’s Cultural Revolution affected Chinese music between 1966 and 1976 by:
limiting the range of genres that were legal.
developing an entirely new set of musical genres.
broadening the range of genres that were legal.
encouraging greater influence of Western musical styles.
46
The Flag Song for Desert Storm heard in the Listening Guide is an example of:
seconding.
a Blackfoot song that borrows from a Shoshone song.
a text honoring veterans of World War II.
of veterans commemorating their service by composing songs.
47
Karaoke performances in Japan are shaped by the traditional Japanese value of kata, which:
is based on the development of new forms and patterns.
stresses originality of content.
encourages creativity.
also pervades other Japanese art forms.
48
For centuries, members of the Ethiopian Christian church were called to worship by the:
blowing of a rhinoceros horn called the itgbo.
ringing of metal bells called chango.
clashing of metal strips called chimta.
striking of stone slabs called dewel.
49
Which of the following statements about the modern powwow is true?
It has its origins in the 1960s
It is normally held in spring.
It began as a symbol of “Indianness.”
It is usually limited to one tribe.
50
Enka has been compared to the tango because both address melodramatic themes of love.
false
true
51
In kabuki theater, music is used:
only during dialogue.
to accompany every scene.
only during dances.
only between acts.
52
The style known as “bhangra beat” developed in Britain from:
rap.
reggae
All of the above
bhangra
53
Lei Liang’s Gobi Gloria synthesizes elements of Mongolian music and Western music.
false
true
54
Lei Liang’s Gobi Gloria is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:
Mongolian biphonic singing.
Mongolian lullabies.
a Mongolian folk song.
a Mongolian long song.
55
Which of the following statements about dancehall reggae is NOT true?
Its lyrics focus on relationships.
It is also called ska.
Its beats are created by synthesizers.
It emerged in 1983.
56
Flag Songs are performed to convey all the following political messages EXCEPT:
showing respect for the flag and the country.
showing respect for leaders of political resistance groups.
honoring particular people.
showing respect for veterans.
57
The most important component of capoeira movements is ginga, or:
rolls.
handstands
sway.
kicks.
58
Parades, sporting events, and concerts share several formal characteristics with rituals.
true
false
59
In Shoshone singing, “push-ups” enable singers to:
sing more loudly.
lengthen their performances
sing in a higher range.
draw attention to themselves.
60
Life-cycle rituals like weddings enact a change in a person’s state that consists of
3 stages, separation, transition, and incorporation.
two stages, called initiation and transition.
one lengthy transitional stage.
three stages, called separation, transition, and initiation.
61
The cries of the taiko drummer in the kata shigiri mark the time.
false
true
62
The choreography of the Grass Dance at a Shoshone powwow is intended to:
bring a strong harvest.
mimic a motion flattening the grass.
help clear new farmland.
represent grass swaying in the wind.
63
Bhangra is an accessible dance style with historical roots in:
Nepal
Bangladesh
Punjab
Bhutan
64
What does the reggae term riddim refer to?
An emphasis on the second and fourth offbeats
All of the above
The tempo
The relationship between the bass and rhythm instruments
65
In a Shoshone powwow, when would the Shoshone Flag Song be performed?
After the national anthem
In place of the national anthem
Before the national anthem
Before the Grand Entry of all contestants in regalia
66
A goal of Santería worship is to consult the orishas and obtain their help.
true
false
67
At the Shoshone Indian Days celebrations, dance competitions are usually:
held in the early afternoon
restricted to dancers in tribal regalia.
open to all visitors.
reserved for older dancers.
68
What is NOT a way that Astor Piazzolla’s Adiós Nonino incorporates traditional tango features?
Glissandi
Jazz chords
Rubato
Bandoneon
69
The orchestra that accompanies capoeira is called a (n):
bateria.
pandeiro.
ginga.
agogô.
70
Bhangramuffin was a new musical style that fused elements of bhangra, reggae, pop, and rap.
false
true
71
“Come Let’s Dance” includes which traditional South Asian instrument?
Dhol
Sitar
Tabla
Bansuri
72
In Santería rituals, batá drums are played to ward off the orishas.
false
true
73
Which of the following statements about the “new wave” of Chinese composers is true?
They were strongly influenced by Western popular music.
They were born after the Cultural Revolution.
They immigrated to the West in the 1980s.
They were educated entirely outside of China.
74
Tango music in the early twentieth century was usually performed by a(n):
angoleiro.
algoza
orquesta típica.
atabaque.
75
Which of the following about competitive dance styles in the Shoshone powwow is true?
They carry the largest cash prizes.
They are gaining popularity.
They are performed in basic regalia.
They may be performed in street clothes.
76
A musical group that consists of a trio of violin, cello, and piano is an example of a (n):
orchestra.
band.
chamber ensemble.
combo.
77
Reggaeton was created by combining elements of all the following musical styles EXCEPT:
bomba.
rap.
soul.
salsa
78
Which of the following is a standard step or figure in tango dancing?
The promenade position
The fan
All of the above
The swivel
79
The pitch of the berimbau are changed by pressure of a stone or coin against the string.
false
true
80
A performance of a kata shigiri typically includes which of the following?
The taiko drum
The noh flute
Vocal cries by the drummer
All of the above
81
To visualize a deity, monks chant a ritual meditation text called a:
sadhana
mdzo
rol mo.
mandala.
82
In the Mahakala ritual chant, the monks perform sustained sections of chant called:
dewel
brdung
dbyangs
rol mo
83
Which of the following statements about fancy dance styles in the Shoshone powwow is NOT true?
They require much athletic skill.
They use old choreography.
They have fast tempos.
They have a flamboyant style
84
An Arangetram is typically performed by a young woman of South Asian descent to:
attract potential suitors at her coming-of-age ceremony.
mark the end of a Punjabi harvest festival.
signal the beginning of her engagement period.
demonstrate her mastery of bharata natyam.
85
Which of the following statements about intertribal dances is true?
They carry the largest cash prizes.
They are performed in fancy regalia.
They are the most important competitive dances.
They may be performed in street clothes.
86
As heard in the Listening Guide La Cumparsita, tango songs often used:
tempo changes.
syncopation.
All of the above
the minor mode.
87
The typical tango ensemble of the 1930s included all of the following instruments EXCEPT:
the double bass.
the piano.
the violin.
the guitar.
88
We can emphasize or de-emphasize certain aspects of our identity.
false
true
89
Reggae was developed in 1968 and was named after a song called Do the Reggay.
true
false
90
Ethiopian Christian chant has been notated using symbols called:
debtara
melekket.
kebaro.
sistra.
91
The purpose of the kata shigiri passage is to:
mark the change of karaoke singers.
mark the beginning of an improvisation in karaoke.
signal the start or end of a famous dance.
accompany dances in kabuki.
92
South African melodies that consist of short, repeated segments are called:
call-and-response.
verse and refrain.
cyclic forms
iterative forms
93
In the Shoshone Flag Song, the highest parts of the vocal melody are sung by using:
rubato.
accelerando.
falsetto.
tremolo

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