Chilean Music: Nueva Canción

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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