Grade 5 Music – Kenyan Indegeneous Music Instruments Quiz
1. Which one is not a part if a descant recorder
2. The part of a guitar that has shows the length of the wires is called the
3. Mbeve instruments is uses by the____ community
4. The following can make a string of an instrument except
5. Kayamba instrument is used by which community
6. What is the correct name of the traditional Kenyan string instrument shown in the image?
The correct instrument is Nyatiti, a traditional 8 to 8 string instrument used by the Luo community in Kenya.
7. Which of the following is not a traditional Kenyan percussion instrument?
Maracas are not traditionally used in Kenyan indigenous music, whereas the others are commonly found in Kenyan percussion ensembles.
8. What is the correct name of the traditional Kenyan wind instrument shown in the image?
The correct instrument is Orutu, a traditional single-string fiddle used by the Luo community in Kenya for storytelling and entertainment.
9. Which of the following is a traditional Kenyan instrument played with the mouth?
Oparanya is a traditional Kenyan flute-like instrument that is played by blowing air into it using the mouth.
10. What is the correct name of the traditional Kenyan percussion instrument shown in the image?
The correct instrument is Isukuti, a traditional drum used by the Isukha and Idakho communities in Western Kenya for dance and cultural events.
11. Which of the following is a traditional Kenyan instrument made from gourds?
Oparanya is a traditional Kenyan flute-like instrument made from gourds, played by blowing air into it using the mouth.
12. What is the correct name of the traditional Kenyan percussion instrument shown in the image?
The correct instrument is Isukuti, a traditional drum used by the Isukha and Idakho communities in Western Kenya for dance and cultural events.
13. Which of the following is not a traditional Kenyan string instrument?
Marimba is not traditionally used in Kenyan indigenous music, whereas the others are common string instruments in various Kenyan communities.
14. What is the correct name of the traditional Kenyan percussion instrument shown in the image?
The correct instrument is Isukuti, a traditional drum used by the Isukha and Idakho communities in Western Kenya for dance and cultural events.
15. Which of the following is a traditional Kenyan instrument associated with storytelling?
Nyatiti is a traditional Kenyan string instrument used by the Luo community for storytelling, cultural performances, and entertainment.
16. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is made of cowhide and is played by slapping the strings with the thumbs?
The Nyatiti is a traditional instrument from Kenya that has eight strings made of cow tendons and is played by slapping the strings with the thumbs.
17. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a hand-held instrument made of a gourd with beads on the outside that produce a shaking sound when rattled?
The Shaker is a hand-held instrument commonly used in Kenyan music. It is made of a gourd with beads on the outside that produce a shaking sound when rattled.
18. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is played by hitting it with sticks or hands and is usually made of wood and animal skin?
The Drum is a common indigenous music instrument in Kenya that is played by hitting it with sticks or hands. It is usually made of wood and animal skin.
19. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a wind instrument made of bamboo or wood, with holes that are covered to produce different musical notes?
The Flute is a wind instrument commonly found in Kenyan indigenous music. It is made of bamboo or wood, with holes that are covered to produce different musical notes.
20. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a string instrument similar to a guitar but with fewer strings and is played by plucking or strumming?
The Guitar is a string instrument used in Kenyan music. It is similar to a guitar but with fewer strings and is played by plucking or strumming.
21. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large string instrument that is played by plucking or strumming and is common in Luo music?
The Nyatiti is a large string instrument commonly used in Luo music in Kenya. It is played by plucking or strumming the strings.
22. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a small handheld drum made of wood and animal skin, commonly used in African music?
The Drum is a small handheld drum made of wood and animal skin, commonly used in Kenyan and African music for rhythms and beats.
23. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large drum made of wood and animal skin and is played by hitting it with hands or sticks?
The Drum is a large drum commonly used in Kenyan music. It is made of wood and animal skin and is played by hitting it with hands or sticks.
24. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a hand-held instrument made of metal or gourds with beads that produce a shaking sound when rattled?
The Shaker is a hand-held instrument made of metal or gourds with beads on the outside. It produces a shaking sound when rattled, adding rhythm to music.
25. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a small handheld drum with a narrow body and a skin-covered top that is played by shaking or striking with hands?
The Drum is a small handheld drum with a narrow body and a skin-covered top. It is played by shaking or striking with hands to create rhythmic beats.
26. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a long wooden flute with holes that are covered to produce sounds when blown into?
The Flute is a long wooden wind instrument in Kenya, with holes that are covered to produce different musical notes when blown into. It is used in traditional music.
27. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large drum with a wide body and animal skin covering that is played by hitting with hands or sticks?
The Drum is a large drum with a wide body and an animal skin covering. It is played by hitting it with hands or sticks, creating deep and resonant sounds.
28. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a long-necked instrument with strings that is played by plucking to produce melodies and harmonies?
The Nyatiti is a long-necked instrument in Kenyan music with strings that are played by plucking to produce melodies and harmonies. It is common in Luo music.
29. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is similar to a guitar but with only a few strings and is played by strumming or plucking?
The Guitar is a string instrument in Kenyan music similar to a guitar but with only a few strings. It is played by strumming or plucking to accompany vocals.
30. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a hand-held instrument with beads inside that produce a shaking sound when moved?
The Shaker is a hand-held instrument in Kenyan music with beads inside that produce a shaking sound when moved. It is used to add rhythm and texture to music.
31. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a small drum with a single skin head that is played by shaking or striking with hands?
The Drum is a small drum with a single skin head in Kenyan music. It is played by shaking or striking with hands to create percussive sounds and rhythms.
32. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is made of wood with holes that are covered to produce sounds when blown into?
The Flute is a wooden wind instrument in Kenya with holes that are covered to produce sounds when blown into. It is used in traditional and indigenous music.
33. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large drum with a round shape and skin covering that is played by hitting with hands or sticks?
The Drum is a large drum with a round shape and skin covering in Kenyan music. It is played by hitting it with hands or sticks to create rhythmic beats and patterns.
34. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a hand-held instrument made of wood or gourds with beads on the outside that produce a shaking sound when moved?
The Shaker is a hand-held instrument made of wood or gourds with beads on the outside. It produces a shaking sound when moved, adding rhythm and texture to music.
35. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large drum with a skin-covered body that is played by hitting with hands or sticks?
The Drum is a large drum with a skin-covered body commonly used in Kenyan music. It is played by hitting it with hands or sticks to create rhythmic patterns and beats.
36. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a long-necked string instrument similar to a guitar but with fewer strings and is played by plucking?
The Guitar is a long-necked string instrument in Kenyan music similar to a guitar but with fewer strings. It is played by plucking to accompany melodies and harmonies.
37. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a small drum with a narrow body and skin-covered top that is played by shaking or striking with hands?
The Drum is a small drum with a narrow body and skin-covered top in Kenyan music. It is played by shaking or striking with hands to create rhythmic beats and sounds.
38. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a wind instrument made of bamboo or wood with holes that are covered to produce sounds when blown into?
The Flute is a wind instrument commonly found in Kenyan music. It is made of bamboo or wood, with holes that are covered to produce sounds when blown into, adding melodies to music.
39. Which Kenyan indigenous music instrument is a large drum with a wide body and skin covering that is played by hitting with hands or sticks?
The Drum is a large drum with a wide body and skin covering in Kenyan music. It is played by hitting it with hands or sticks to create rhythms and beats in traditional music.