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

limiting the range of genres that were legal.

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

restricted to dancers in tribal regalia.

The purpose of the kata shigiri passage is to:

signal the start or end of a famous dance.

The Mahakala ritual is dedicated to:

a wrathful force worshipped as a protector.

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

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

They are performed in basic regalia.

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.”

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

demonstrate her mastery of bharata natyam.

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

is a series of accelerating, unequal pulses.

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

also pervades other Japanese art forms.

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

In place of the national anthem

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

showing respect for leaders of political resistance groups.

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

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