Pipa Instrument Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the sound of the pipa's thicker strings?

  • Like splatters of sudden rain (correct)
  • Like a bird's song
  • A soft, gentle hum
  • A rhythmic tapping

How many strings does a pipa have?

  • Four (correct)
  • Three
  • Two
  • Five

Which fruit family is the gourd instrument made from?

  • Pome
  • Melon (correct)
  • Berry
  • Citrus

How is the pipa held while being played?

<p>Pointing upward (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hand plucks the strings of the pipa?

<p>Right hand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of a pipa?

<p>Pear-shaped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Woodwind instruments are under which instrument category?

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The pipa is considered an ancient instrument. Approximately how old is it?

<p>More than 2,000 years old (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material IS NOT used to construct traditional Chinese instruments?

<p>Glass (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the function of the left hand in playing the pipa?

<p>Moving up and down the frets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Pipa

A four-stringed, pear-shaped Chinese musical instrument, resembling a lute.

Playing Technique

Involves moving fingers nimbly, with the left hand on frets and right hand plucking strings.

Thicker Strings

Produce rattling sounds like splatters of rain when played.

Thinner Strings

Create soft, humming sounds when played.

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Chinese Orchestra

Traditionally includes bowed strings, plucked strings, woodwinds, and percussion instruments.

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Eight Sounds

Classification of Chinese instruments based on eight materials: silk, bamboo, wood, stone, metal, clay, gourd, and hide.

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Silk Instruments

Strings made from twisted silk, includes harps, fiddles, lutes, and zithers.

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Bamboo Instruments

Woodwind instruments made from bamboo like flutes and oboes.

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Metal Instruments

Includes bells, cymbals, and gongs in Chinese music.

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Gourd Instruments

Musical devices, such as reed mouth organs, made from dried gourds.

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Study Notes

PIPA INSTRUMENT

  • The pipa is a pear-shaped, four-stringed instrument, similar to a lute.
  • It's one of the oldest instruments in the world, over 2,000 years old.
  • It's popular throughout China.
  • The thicker strings produce a rattling sound, while the thinner ones create a humming effect.
  • The instrument is held upright, with the left hand moving up and down the frets, while the right hand plucks the strings alternately.
  • Five fingers are used on the right hand.

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