Court Music
What is the traditional Japanese court music known for its slow and elegant style?
Gagaku
What is the famous Chinese opera that combines singing, acting, and acrobatics?
Peking Opera
What Japanese art form shows everyday life scenes using woodblock prints?
Ukiyo-e
What Japanese string instrument is similar to a zither and used in court music?
Koto
What Chinese philosophy emphasizes respect, harmony, and order that influenced court arts?
Confucianism
What Chinese string instrument is often used in court music?
Guzheng
What is the Japanese classical theater form known for its masks and slow, stylized movement?
Noh Theatre
What art form of beautiful handwriting is important in East Asia?
Calligraphy
What Korean zither-like instrument has six strings and a deep tone?
Geomungo
What religion from India spread to East Asia and influenced many artistic themes?
Buddhism
What musical scale, made up of five notes, is commonly used in East Asian court music?
Pentatonic Scale
What is the Japanese court dance performed with Gagaku music?
Bugaku
What East Asian painting style uses black ink on paper or silk?
Ink Painting
What Chinese plucked instrument has a pear-shaped body and four strings?
Pipa
What ancient trade route helped exchange musical instruments and art styles between Asia and the West?
Silk Road
What ancient Chinese court music developed during the Zhou Dynasty and was performed in rituals?
Yayue
What is the Korean narrative singing performance that uses dramatic storytelling?
Pansori
What is the traditional Korean folk painting that reflects local beliefs and symbols?
Minhwa
What type of percussion group is used in both Korean and Chinese court ceremonies?
Drum Ensemble
What term describes the blending of traditional East Asian styles with modern elements in art or music?
Modern Fusion
What is the traditional Japanese musical concept meaning “beginning, break, rapid”?
Jo-Ha-Kyu
What Korean performance features dancers wearing masks to portray human vices or spirits?
Mask Dance (Talchum)
What do East Asian visual arts often use to represent deeper meanings like balance, nature, or harmony?
Symbolism
What wind instrument made of bamboo is commonly used in East Asian music?
Bamboo Flute
What modern global phenomenon shows how Korean music and dance continue East Asia’s artistic influence?
K-pop Influence