Historical Music and Dance

Historical Music and Dance Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical instrument was commonly used in ancient Egypt?

  1. Harp
  2. Lute
  3. Flute
  4. Drums
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the ancient Greek dance that was performed in honor of the god Dionysus?

  1. Kordax
  2. Sikinnis
  3. Pyrrhic
  4. Hyporchema
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical genre originated in the African-American community in the 19th century?

  1. Blues
  2. Jazz
  3. Gospel
  4. Ragtime
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the 19th-century European dance that was characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork?

  1. Waltz
  2. Polka
  3. Mazurka
  4. Quadrille
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical instrument was commonly used in traditional Japanese music?

  1. Shamisen
  2. Koto
  3. Tsugaru-jamisen
  4. Taiko
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the ancient Roman dance that was performed by soldiers?

  1. Pyrrhic
  2. Cordax
  3. Sikinnis
  4. Hyporchema
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical genre originated in the Caribbean in the 19th century?

  1. Calypso
  2. Soca
  3. Reggae
  4. Salsa
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the 16th-century European dance that was characterized by its slow tempo and graceful movements?

  1. Pavane
  2. Galliard
  3. Courante
  4. Sarabande
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical instrument was commonly used in traditional Chinese music?

  1. Guzheng
  2. Pipa
  3. Erhu
  4. Yangqin
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the ancient Greek dance that was performed by a chorus of singers and dancers?

  1. Kordax
  2. Sikinnis
  3. Pyrrhic
  4. Hyporchema
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical genre originated in the United States in the 1920s?

  1. Jazz
  2. Blues
  3. Gospel
  4. Country
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the 17th-century European dance that was characterized by its fast tempo and lively movements?

  1. Galliard
  2. Courante
  3. Sarabande
  4. Gigue
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical instrument was commonly used in traditional Indian music?

  1. Sitar
  2. Tabla
  3. Sarangi
  4. Mridangam
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the ancient Roman dance that was performed by women?

  1. Cordax
  2. Sikinnis
  3. Pyrrhic
  4. Saltatio
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which musical genre originated in Brazil in the 19th century?

  1. Samba
  2. Bossa Nova
  3. Choro
  4. Forró