Grade 6 Music – Kenyan Indegenous Musical Instruments Quiz
1. Which of the following bus not a method of playing chordophones?
2. Which of the following materials is not used in making a string for stringed instruments?
3. An instruments that has one string is called a___
4. Which of the following is not a part of the guitar?
5. Name the stringed instrument used by the Embu community in Kenya
6. Which stringed instrument is used by coastal community in Kenya?
7. Which instrument produces sound by shaking it?
The tambourine is a percussion instrument that produces sound by shaking it.
8. Which instrument is made of animal skin stretched over a frame?
A drum is made of animal skin stretched over a frame, which produces sound when struck.
9. Which instrument is played by blowing into it?
The flute is played by blowing air into it and manipulating the keys to produce different pitches.
10. Which instrument is played by plucking or strumming its strings?
A guitar is a string instrument that is played by plucking or strumming its strings to produce sound.
11. Which instrument is commonly used in traditional Kenyan music?
Nyatiti is a traditional string instrument used in Kenyan music, particularly in the Luo community.
12. Which instrument is often played during celebrations and ceremonies in Kenya?
Drums are frequently used in Kenyan celebrations and ceremonies to provide rhythmic accompaniment.
13. Which instrument has metal keys that are struck to produce sound?
A xylophone has metal keys that are struck with mallets to produce sound, commonly used in African music.
14. Which instrument is traditionally played by the Maasai people in Kenya?
The olari is a traditional wooden flute played by the Maasai people in Kenya as part of their cultural music.
15. Which instrument is a type of thumb piano played in Kenya?
The nyunga nyunga is a type of thumb piano commonly played in Zimbabwe and Kenya, producing melodic tones.
16. Which instrument is used in Kenyan benga music?
The guitar is a prominent instrument in Kenyan benga music, providing rhythm and lead melodies.
17. Which instrument is known as the 'talking drum' in Kenya?
The Kayamba is a traditional Kenyan instrument made of reeds or bamboo strips and is known for its unique sound that mimics the tones of human speech.
18. Which instrument is a stringed lyre played by the Luo people in Kenya?
The Nyatiti is a traditional stringed instrument played by the Luo people in Kenya, often used in storytelling and dance performances.
19. Which instrument is a wooden flute used by the Kikuyu people in Kenya?
The Oodo is a wooden flute traditionally played by the Kikuyu people in Kenya, producing melodious tunes in various ceremonies and celebrations.
20. Which instrument is a type of thumb piano commonly used by the Luhya people in Kenya?
The Finger piano, also known as 'Nyunganyunga', is a type of thumb piano used by the Luhya people in Kenya for both ceremonial and entertainment purposes.
21. Which instrument is a set of gourd shakers filled with seeds or pebbles, used in Kenyan traditional music?
The Gourd rattle is a percussion instrument commonly used in Kenyan traditional music, producing rhythmic sounds by shaking the gourd filled with seeds or pebbles.
22. Which instrument is a traditional drum played by the Embu and Kamba people in Kenya?
The Isikuti is a traditional drum played by the Embu and Kamba people in Kenya, known for its use in celebratory events and dances.
23. Which instrument is a single-stringed violin-like instrument played by the Luo people in Kenya?
The Orutu is a single-stringed violin-like instrument played by the Luo people in Kenya, often used in traditional music and storytelling.
24. Which instrument is a harp-like instrument made from a gourd and played by the Kuria people in Kenya?
The Ndingidi is a harp-like instrument made from a gourd and played by the Kuria people in Kenya, producing enchanting melodies in cultural events.
25. Which instrument is a horn made of antelope horn traditionally used by the Maasai people in Kenya?
The Orutu is a horn made of antelope horn traditionally used by the Maasai people in Kenya, producing unique sounds in ceremonies and rituals.
26. Which instrument is a type of thumb piano popular among the Kikuyu and Meru people in Kenya?
The Finger piano, or 'Irimu', is a type of thumb piano popular among the Kikuyu and Meru people in Kenya, used in various cultural performances.
27. Which of the following is not an indigenous musical instrument in Kenya?
The guitar is not an indigenous musical instrument in Kenya. It is a more modern and Western instrument.
28. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is a stringed instrument?
Orutu is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that is a stringed instrument played by the Luo ethnic group.
29. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is a percussion instrument?
Obokano is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that is a percussion instrument played by the Kisii ethnic group.
30. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument resembles a lyre?
Nyatiti is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that resembles a lyre and is commonly played by the Luo ethnic group.
31. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is a wind instrument?
Kigandas is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that is a wind instrument played by the Luhya ethnic group.
32. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is made from a calabash?
Nyunganyanga is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that is made from a calabash and played by the Meru people.
33. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is primarily used during ceremonies?
Obokano is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument primarily used during ceremonies by the Kisii ethnic group.
34. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is known for producing a buzzing sound?
Gara is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument known for producing a buzzing sound and is used by the Kamba ethnic group.
35. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument is played with a bow?
Orutu is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument played with a bow and is common among the Luo ethnic group.
36. Which indigenous Kenyan musical instrument has resonators attached to its sides?
Nyunganyanga is a traditional Kenyan musical instrument that has resonators attached to its sides and is played by the Meru people.