CRETAN MUSIC QUIZ-VISUAL LITERACY

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QUIZ-CRETANMUSIC

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The basic instrument of Cretan music is the Cretan Lyre.

QUESTION 1

YES

NO

The Cretan lyre, first made its appearance in the 17th century,

QUESTION 02

NO

YES

The lyre, which is in the shape of a pear, used to be accompanied by the “boulgari” and later by the “laouto”, the lute, which is still used today.

QUESTION 03

NO

YES

The Cretan dances don't have their roots in the Minoan times.

QUESTION 04

FALSE

TRUE

Typically, the lyrics of Cretan instrumental music take the form of mantinadas (Greek: μαντινάδα):

QUESTION 05

TRUE

FALSE

Some of the most popular Cretan dances are Pentozali,Sousta,Syrtos.

QUESTION 06

TRUE

FALSE

The metrical rhythm of mantinadas usually falls into seven successive iambs followed by an unstressed syllable,

QUESTION 07

FALSE

TRUE

In Crete music played an important role in every aspect of life.

QUESTION 08

YES

NO

Each area of the island has the same traditional dances.

QUESTION 09

FALSE

TRUE

Sousta dance is danced in couples.

QUESTION 10

NO

YES

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