Traditional Turkish Music and Dance
  • 1. Which Turkish instrument is a type of long-necked lute?
A) Kanun
B) Ney
C) Darbuka
D) Saz
  • 2. A 'makam' in Turkish music refers to what?
A) Melodic mode
B) Rhythmic pattern
C) Instrument technique
D) Dance style
  • 3. What is the name of the Turkish folk dance that is characterized by rhythmic foot stomping and shoulder movements?
A) Sirtaki
B) Zeybek
C) Ciftetelli
D) Lezginka
  • 4. Which Turkish woodwind instrument is known for its haunting sound?
A) Sipsi
B) Kaval
C) Ney
D) Zurna
  • 5. What is the traditional Turkish string instrument with a trapezoidal body and multiple strings?
A) Kanun
B) Cura
C) Baglama
D) Kemence
  • 6. Which dance style is known for its intricate hand and arm movements in Turkish culture?
A) Horon
B) Belly dance
C) Zeybek
D) Halay
  • 7. What is the name of the Turkish traditional dance that originated in the Black Sea region and includes a signature hat called 'fes'?
A) Bar
B) Kilic kalkan
C) Horon
D) Baraban
  • 8. Which Turkish drum is traditionally played with sticks and commonly used in military bands?
A) Tef
B) Davul
C) Darbuka
D) Kudum
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