Plains Indians
In the listening example that we listened to, what was the symbolism of the drum beat?
heartbeat of Mother Nature
What ethnic group brought footwork, hand motions, and improvisation to flamenco performance?
Gypsies
The Uillean bagpipes are similar to what other instrument?
Scottish bagpipes
Can taiko drums be tuned to specific pitches?
No
Java is part of what country?
Indonesia
A common feature of Native American music is the use of sounds or syllables that have no clear meaning. What are these called?
Vocables
What Spanish word describes the passion with which flamenco music should be performed?
duende
What does Uillean mean?
elbow
What was one use of the taiko drums, other than entertainment or ceremony?
War (military signals, troop orders, setting the marching pace, troop motivation)
Name an instrument used in a gamelan ensemble.
metallophone, hanging gong, bamboo flute, zither
90%
What ethnic group from northern Africa controlled Spain for roughly 700 years?
Moors
Where are you most likely to hear traditional Irish music?
Irish pubs
What are taiko drum sticks called?
Bachi
What is the most distinctive feature of gamelan music, in terms of form/structure?
symmetry / even phrasing
At what type of event would you be most likely to hear Native American music nowadays?
powwow
What is the southern region of Spain where flamenco music was born?
Andalusia
Name two other instruments that are commonly used in traditional Irish music
fiddle (violin), flute, drum (bodhran), accordian/concertina, tin whistle, guitar, banjo, bouzouki.
What ancient Japanese religion incorporates the use of taiko drums?
Shinto
What type of scale is often used in gamelan music?
pentatonic
How many tribes are believed to have lived in North America pre-Columbus? (round to the nearest 100)
300
Who was the dictator who ruled Spain during much of the 20th century?
General Franco
When did Ireland win its independence from Great Britain? (within 5 years)
1922
Terra cotta figures date the earliest use of taiko drums to what century?
6th century AD
What are two reason that instruments can not be moved from one gamelan ensemble to another?
1. The instruments of a gamelan ensemble are tuned as a unit.
2. Spiritually, the instruments of a gamelan ensemble are considered to be members of the same family.