Africa/Asia
An instrument that features a goblet shape that helps amplify its sound?
the djembe
How many strings does the Hurdy-Gurdy have?
3 to 6 strings
True or False: A Maracas shape is rectangular
False: The container is often oval or spherical
Where did the rainstick originate from?
The rainstick originated in Chile and Northern Argentina.
True or False: conch shells were not used as signalling devices
False: Historically, conch shells were used as signalling devices, especially in coastal and island communities, to announce gatherings, war, or emergencies.
This instrument is typically made of wood or a wooden box, which serves as the resonator.
The kalimba
From the next centuries on, the hurdy-gurdy became a very popular instrument in what type of music?
European folk music and traditions
True or False: A lot of Indigenous communities feel that the Native American flute is a way to heal.
True
What country is the pandeiro from?
Brazil
What is the length of the didgeridoo (in feet)?
4 feet to 10 feet
How many strings does the sitar have?
18 to 21 strings
What is a Bodhran made out of?
Made from wood like ash, birch or oak
What is the Native American Flute used for?
The use of the Native American flute is for ceremonial purposes such as healing, rituals, and storytelling.
What length is the rainstick (in feet)?
The rainstick is 6 to 7 feet in length
How many years have Aboriginal people been playing the didgeridoo?
Over 1,500 to 2,000 years making it one of the oldest wind instruments in the world.
What materials are the gongs for the kulintang made out of?
Made of bronze or brass
What instrument is a kind of round drum, which provides the rhythm for a traditional Irish jig or reel.
Bodhran
What places are associated with maracas?
commonly associated with Latin American, Caribbean, and folk music traditions.
What is the rainstick made out of?
It is made of wood, bamboo, cactus, or branching tree trunks.
True or False: The didgeridoo is used in music therapy to promote relaxation and its reported effects on improving breathing during sleep (eg. snoring)
True
The sitar was heard on almost all pop music that managed to reach out. What band or song is the sitar heard on?
The Beatles "George Harrison had versatile sitar on the track ''Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)''.
When were hurdy-gurdies first introduced?
Hurdy-gurdies we first introduced in medieval Europe around the 10th century.
What materials are used inside of maracas?
Inside the hollow body are small objects like seeds, pebbles, or beads that create the characteristic rattling sound when shaken
What is the drumhead of the pandeiro made out of?
The drumhead is made of either natural animal skin or synthetic material
What cultures is the conch used in?
Cultures such as the Maya, Fiji, and Polynesian peoples incorporated the conch in rituals, communications and events