Musical Religion and Spirituality

This quiz tests your knowledge of the relationship between music, religion, and spirituality.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of religious music?

  1. Hymns
  2. Spirituals
  3. Gospel
  4. Opera
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Jewish religious music that is typically sung during synagogue services?

  1. Cantorial music
  2. Choral music
  3. Instrumental music
  4. Liturgical music
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Christian religious music?

  1. Gregorian chant
  2. Plainchant
  3. Polyphony
  4. Rock music
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Islamic religious music that is typically sung during prayer?

  1. Adhan
  2. Iqama
  3. Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna
  4. Qawwali
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Hindu religious music?

  1. Bhajans
  2. Kirtans
  3. Ghazals
  4. Qawwalis
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Buddhist religious music that is typically sung during meditation?

  1. Mantras
  2. Sutras
  3. Dharanis
  4. Gathas
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Sikh religious music?

  1. Shabads
  2. Kirtans
  3. Bhajans
  4. Gurbani
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Taoist religious music that is typically sung during rituals?

  1. Daoge
  2. Yinyue
  3. Qigong
  4. Tai chi
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Shinto religious music?

  1. Kagura
  2. Gagaku
  3. Noh
  4. Kabuki
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Native American religious music that is typically sung during ceremonies?

  1. Powwow music
  2. Sun dance music
  3. Ghost dance music
  4. Peyote music
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of African religious music?

  1. Griot music
  2. Jali music
  3. Mbira music
  4. Reggae music
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Caribbean religious music that is typically sung during rituals?

  1. Calypso
  2. Soca
  3. Reggae
  4. Voodoo music
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Latin American religious music?

  1. Mariachi music
  2. Ranchera music
  3. Salsa music
  4. Cumbia music
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Middle Eastern religious music that is typically sung during prayer?

  1. Adhan
  2. Iqama
  3. Tala'a al-Badru 'Alayna
  4. Qawwali
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of Central Asian religious music?

  1. Shashmaqom
  2. Maqom
  3. Mugham
  4. Tar