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Music: The Art of Listening, 6/e
Jean Ferris, Arizona State University-Tempe

Encounter 4: Music of China



1

Although China occupies a vast territorial area, it has developed a unique single musical tradition.
A)true
B)false
2

Confucius recommended that music be
A)played softly.
B)serene.
C)banned from China.
D)taught only to young men.
3

Some of the ideas that the Chinese have traditionally associated with music are
A)it can affect the character of someone who hears it.
B)it can move God to grant requests or favors.
C)it should be in harmony with the forces of nature.
D)all of these.
4

Each lu, or tone, in the Chinese system has
A)a specific pitch.
B)a corresponding tone in the western musical system.
C)a variety of extramusical connotations.
D)all of the above.
5

Like the Greeks, the Chinese developed a theory of musical sounds related to the motions of the planets.
A)true
B)false
6

The Chinese recognize eight categories of musical instruments according to
A)their size.
B)their means of sound production.
C)their spiritual value.
D)the material from which they are made.
7

The extraordinary variety of instruments and playing techniques used in China illustrates the significance this musical culture places on
A)melody.
B)harmony.
C)rhythm.
D)timbre.
8

An example of a Chinese wind instrument is the
A)sheng.
B)yu.
C)p'ip'a.
D)ch'in.
9

An ancient string instrument with a rich history is the Chinese lute, called the
A)sheng.
B)yu.
C)p'ip'a.
D)ch'in.
10

The traditional Peking opera is characterized by
A)a similarity to western operatic performance.
B)a high, nasal vocal style.
C)important parts for female singers.
D)plain costumes and staging.
11

Rhythm in Chinese music is generally less complex than in the music of India or Africa.
A)true
B)false
12

Chinese music has rejected any influences from Western music.
A)true
B)false








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