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

They are performed in basic regalia.

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

of veterans commemorating their service by composing songs.

Dub is a descendent of reggae that:

features political vocal solos over remixed recordings.

Which of the following statements about intertribal dances is true?

They may be performed in street clothes.

The choreography of the Grass Dance at a Shoshone powwow is intended to:

mimic a motion flattening the grass.

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

showing respect for leaders of political resistance groups.

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

also pervades other Japanese art forms.

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

is a series of accelerating, unequal pulses.

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

In place of the national anthem

Music in kabuki theater is provided by:

both an offstage ensemble and an onstage ensemble.

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

They immigrated to the West in the 1980s.

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

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