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Sakura quiz
The main terms you shoud have learnt from studying the Japanese piece Sakura.
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8th Grade
02/06/2011

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What type of scale is used in Sakura?
Definition
Pentatonic
Term
How many different notes are used in the scale that Sakura is based on?
Definition
5
Term
Which 2 notes of the western scale aren't used in Sakura?
Definition
D&G
Term
How many strings does a Shamisen have?
Definition
3
Term
Which western instrument is like the Shakuhachi?
Definition
The Flute
Term
How long is a Koto?
Definition
2 metres
Term
What is a Shamisen plectrum made of?
Definition
Turtle shell
Term
What does Sakura mean?
Definition
Cherry blossom
Term
How many bars or measures long is each section of the melody in Sakura?
Definition
2 bars or measures
Term
Which instrument does the Shamisen sound like?
Definition
The banjo
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Is the texture of Japanese music sparse or dense?
Definition
Sparse
Term
What element of western music is missing in Japanese music?
Definition
Harmony, or chords
Term
Name the 5 letter names of the notes used in Sakura.
Definition
A B C E F
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