Dub is a descendent of reggae that:

features political vocal solos over remixed recordings.

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

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

of veterans commemorating their service by composing songs.

Music in kabuki theater is provided by:

both an offstage ensemble and an onstage ensemble.

In a Shoshone powwow, when would the Shoshone Flag Song be performed?

In place of the national anthem

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

also pervades other Japanese art forms.

An Arangetram is typically performed by a young woman of South Asian descent to:

demonstrate her mastery of bharata natyam.

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

limiting the range of genres that were legal.

Which of the following statements about the “new wave” of Chinese composers is true?

They immigrated to the West in the 1980s.

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

striking of stone slabs called dewel.

Flag Songs are performed to convey all the following political messages EXCEPT:

showing respect for leaders of political resistance groups.

Which of the following about competitive dance styles in the Shoshone powwow is true?

They are performed in basic regalia.

At the Shoshone Indian Days celebrations, dance competitions are usually:

restricted to dancers in tribal regalia.

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

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