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What instrument is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings?
What instrument is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings?
- Ryuteki
- PIPA
- Gagaku
- Kayagum (correct)
What did Cai Lun invent in the 1st century AD?
What did Cai Lun invent in the 1st century AD?
- Woodblock printing
- Guan Ju
- Pentatonic
- Paper (correct)
What does a Dark-Faced Mask indicate in Korean culture?
What does a Dark-Faced Mask indicate in Korean culture?
- Signifies devotion
- Signifies fierceness (correct)
- Signifies courage
- Signifies uprightness
What kind of song is Arirang classified as?
What kind of song is Arirang classified as?
Which art form is known as the oldest and most highly developed visual arts in Japan?
Which art form is known as the oldest and most highly developed visual arts in Japan?
Why do Thai people celebrate sky lanterns?
Why do Thai people celebrate sky lanterns?
Study Notes
Traditional Korean Instrument
- The Gayageum is a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings.
Ancient Chinese Invention
- Cai Lun invented paper in the 1st century AD.
Korean Cultural Symbolism
- A Dark-Faced Mask in Korean culture indicates an old, wise, or noble character.
Korean Music
- Arirang is classified as a folk song.
Japanese Visual Arts
- Japanese ukiyo-e is known as the oldest and most highly developed visual arts in Japan.
Thai Celebrations
- Thai people celebrate sky lanterns as a symbol of letting go of bad luck and mistakes during the Loy Krathong festival.
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Test your knowledge of Asian traditional music instruments and terms with this quiz. Explore the characteristics of various instruments and musical elements from different Asian cultures.