Chilean Music: Nueva Canción

1. What instrument is commonly used in Nueva Canción music?

A) Violin
B) Drums
C) Guitar
D) Piano

2. Nueva Canción emerged in the mid-20th century as a cultural movement in which country?

A) Mexico
B) Chile
C) Spain
D) Argentina

3. In Nueva Canción, what language are the lyrics typically written in?

A) Portuguese
B) English
C) Spanish
D) French

4. Nueva Canción often drew inspiration from traditional music of which indigenous group in Chile?

A) Aymara
B) Maya
C) Mapuche
D) Inca

5. What was the primary goal of Nueva Canción artists?

A) To raise social and political awareness
B) To promote individualism
C) To create abstract art
D) To make commercial hits

6. What role did Nueva Canción play during the political turmoil in Chile in the 1970s?

A) It remained neutral
B) It became a voice of opposition against the government
C) It supported the government's actions
D) It focused on apolitical themes

7. Which South American country borders Chile to the east?

A) Argentina
B) Ecuador
C) Peru
D) Bolivia

8. What is the meaning of 'Nueva Canción' in English?

A) Rebel Anthem
B) Traditional Melody
C) Singing Revolution
D) New Song

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