Music in China

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What is the Chinese five-tone scale used in traditional Chinese music called?

Wu-sheng

What type of Chinese vocal music is a narrative song about a romantic legend accompanied by drums?

Zhugongdiao

Which note in the Chinese scale corresponds to the affairs of the state?

Chiao

Which instrument in Chinese instrumental music is a mouth organ with 17 bamboo pipes of different lengths?

<p>Sheng</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Chinese court music, which classification does 'Yayue' belong to?

<p>T'ang-Ko</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temple percussion instrument used in Confucian rituals called?

<p>Lo-mu-yu</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of music according to Confucius?

<p>As a means of calming the passions and dispelling unrest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rhythm is commonly used in Chinese music?

<p>Duple rhythm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary texture of Chinese vocal music?

<p>Monophonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scale is the basis for Chinese melodies?

<p>Pentatonic scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most famous legend concerning the origin of Chinese music?

<p>The legend of Ling Lun creating bamboo pipes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of the Chinese tonal system?

<p>As a means of arriving at an agreement and cooperation in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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