Ancient Sounds
What is the name of the ancient Greek instrument made from a tortoise shell?
What is the lyre?
This Gregorian chant style was popular in medieval European churches.
What is plainchant?
This Spanish dance is often accompanied by guitar and clapping rhythms.
What is flamenco?
This stringed instrument from Japan is played while seated on the floor.
What is the koto?
This global music genre originated in Jamaica and is often associated with Bob Marley.
What is reggae?
This ancient civilization used drums and flutes during religious rituals.
What is the Mayan civilization?
Tibetan monks use this vocal technique to produce multiple notes simultaneously.
What is throat singing?
The Caribbean genre of music, known for its rhythmic beats, originated in Trinidad and Tobago
What is calypso?
The djembe, a drum carved from wood, originates from which continent?
What is Africa?
Mariachi bands, known for their traditional attire and festive music, come from this country.
What is Mexico?
The scale system used in traditional Chinese music that dates back over 3,000 years?
What is the pentatonic scale?
The religious text often sung in Jewish synagogues
What is the Torah?
This type of dance and drumming is central to Native American powwows.
What is the round dance?
This wind instrument, made from animal horn, is blown during Jewish rituals.
What is the shofar?
The name of the South African genre characterized by electronic beats and vibrant dance styles?
What is amapiano?
The Vedas, sacred texts from India, were chanted in this ancient language.
What is Sanskrit?
The Zulu people of South Africa are known for singing this type of traditional hymn in their rituals.
What is isicathamiya?
This Middle Eastern dance style is commonly performed at weddings and celebrations
What is belly dancing?
This large drum is used in Korean traditional music and often accompanies shamanistic rituals.
What is the janggu?
In Cuba, this fusion of Afro-Cuban beats and jazz is a key part of the culture.
What is salsa?
The name of the Mesopotamian hymn considered one of the oldest musical compositions in the world?
What is the "Hurrian Hymn"?
The modern country in which the ancient ritual hymn, "Kyrie Eleison," originated
What is Greece?
Capoeira combines martial arts and music and originates from this country.
What is Brazil?
What is the name of the ancient Aztec instrument that produces a sound like a jaguar's growl?
What is the death whistle?
Tuvan throat singing, also known as khoomei, comes from which modern country?
What is Mongolia?