Chilean Music: Nueva Canción

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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