Music 8 Quarter 3 First Summative Test

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MUSIC 8

I. Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer. Write the letter only on the space before
each number.
__________1. 1. The _______ style of singing is an established part of contemporary tradition in India.
A. Samagana B. Rig Veda C. Secular D. Sama Veda
__________2. It is an ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns.
A. Samagana B. Rig Veda C. Secular D. Sama Veda
__________3. It is a vibrant musical tradition that stretches back more than 700 years, and
originally performed mainly at Sufi shrines throughout the subcontinent and
gained mainstream popularity.
A. Secular B. Ghazal C. Sama Veda D. Qawwali
__________4. India is characterized by two traditional music the Carnatic and Hindustani Music. Which
of the following describes the Carnatic music?
A. Nasal singing is observed.
B. Found in the north and central regions.
C. Music pieces are mainly set for the voice and with lyrics.
D. A strong and diverse tradition.
__________5. Music of _________ includes several types of folk and popular music. Oneaspect of
vocal music uses melismatic singing.
A. India B. Pakistan C. Israel D. Japan
__________6. What solo instruments used in Carnatic Music?
A. Guitar, flute, violin C. Guitar, veena, mridangam
B. Ghatam, guitar, flute D. Veena, flute, violin
__________7. Which among the following does NOT describe Jewish Secular Music?
A. It is played almost vocal.
B. It is played during life passage events.
C. They often use musical instruments to accompany vocal music.
D. It is very rhythmic, have popular and romantic text.
__________8. What singing vocal style of Pakistan can be considered as one of the principal poetic
forms in the Persian civilization?
A. Ghazal B. Shofer C. Qawwali D. Carnatic
__________9. Which among the Pakistan vocal styles in singing describes a traditional
expression of love, separation and loneliness?
A. Carnatic B. Qawwali C. Hindustani D. Ghazal
__________10. Violin is one of the solo instruments played in Carnatic music. What is the classification
of this instrument?
A. Chordophone B. Idiophone C. Aerophone D. Membranophone

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