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Which traditional Chinese instrument is known as the moon guitar?
Which traditional Chinese instrument is known as the moon guitar?
- Guquin
- Ruan
- Pipa
- Yueqin (correct)
What is the name of the 4-stringed Chinese musical instrument that resembles a lute?
What is the name of the 4-stringed Chinese musical instrument that resembles a lute?
- Ruan (correct)
- Erhu
- Liuqin
- Pipa
Which Chinese instrument is a plucked 7-stringed musical instrument?
Which Chinese instrument is a plucked 7-stringed musical instrument?
- Guquin (correct)
- Dizi
- Erhu
- Zheng
What is the name of the 2-stringed bowed musical instrument in traditional Chinese music?
What is the name of the 2-stringed bowed musical instrument in traditional Chinese music?
Which Chinese instrument is known for having an arched surface and 13-21 strings stretched over individual bridges?
Which Chinese instrument is known for having an arched surface and 13-21 strings stretched over individual bridges?
Which instrument is a 13 stringed zither from Japan?
Which instrument is a 13 stringed zither from Japan?
What is the name of the Korean folksong?
What is the name of the Korean folksong?
What is the name of the large transverse bamboo flute with a buzzing membrane?
What is the name of the large transverse bamboo flute with a buzzing membrane?
Which instrument is commonly used in Japanese narrative storytelling?
Which instrument is commonly used in Japanese narrative storytelling?
What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
What is the highest form of Chinese painting?
Flashcards
What is Yueqin?
What is Yueqin?
A Chinese plucked instrument with a round body, nicknamed for its shape.
What is Ruan?
What is Ruan?
A 4-stringed Chinese lute with a round body.
What is Guquin?
What is Guquin?
A plucked 7-stringed Chinese instrument, historically favored by scholars.
What is Erhu?
What is Erhu?
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What is Zheng?
What is Zheng?
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What is Koto?
What is Koto?
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What is Arirang?
What is Arirang?
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What is Daegum?
What is Daegum?
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What is Biwa?
What is Biwa?
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What is Landscape painting?
What is Landscape painting?
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Study Notes
Traditional Chinese Instruments
- The moon guitar, also known as pipa, is a traditional Chinese string instrument with a pear-shaped body.
- The ruan is a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument that resembles a lute and has a round body.
- A plucked seven-stringed instrument in Chinese music is called the qinz, known for its expressive tones.
Bowed and Plucked Instruments
- The erhu is a two-stringed bowed instrument, prominent in traditional Chinese music, often referred to as the "Chinese violin."
- An instrument characterized by an arched surface and having 13-21 strings stretched over individual bridges is called the guqin, a type of ancient zither.
Other Asian Instruments
- The koto is a 13-stringed zither from Japan, celebrated for its unique sound and use in traditional Japanese music.
- The traditional Korean folksong is called arirang, which embodies themes of love and longing.
- The large transverse bamboo flute known for its buzzing membrane is called the dizi.
Storytelling and Arts
- The narrative storytelling in Japan frequently employs the biwa, a traditional lute-like instrument, to accompany tales and legends.
- The highest form of Chinese painting is generally considered to be literati painting, which emphasizes personal expression and scholarly themes.
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Test your knowledge of traditional Chinese music instruments such as Yueqin, Pipa, Ruan, Guquin, Liuqin, and Saxian. Explore the rich musical heritage of China through this quiz.
