A) To create a sacred space and connect with the divine.
B) To entertain an audience.
C) To improve musical skills.
D) To get exercise.

A) A steady, heartbeat-like rhythm.
B) A fast, erratic rhythm.
C) A complex, syncopated rhythm.
D) A silent rhythm.

A) Chanting or call-and-response.
B) Opera.
C) Yodeling.
D) Rap.

A) It makes the music sound better.
B) It impresses others.
C) It's not important.
D) It focuses the energy and guides the experience.

A) Ignoring others' contributions.
B) Creating a safe and respectful environment.
C) Playing the loudest drum.
D) Having expensive equipment.

A) To distract from the drumming.
B) To show off vocal range.
C) To create background noise.
D) To invoke specific deities or energies.

A) It has no effect on emotions.
B) The rhythmic vibrations can help release pent-up emotions.
C) It makes emotions worse.
D) It suppresses emotions.

A) Commercial jingles.
B) Pop songs.
C) Songs with repetitive lyrics or mantras.
D) Heavy metal songs.

A) To indicate the session is over.
B) To create awkwardness.
C) To allow for integration and listening to inner guidance.
D) To save energy.

A) By avoiding mistakes.
B) By trying to play perfectly.
C) By focusing on the rhythm and allowing your intuition to guide you.
D) By comparing yourself to others.

A) It's cheaper than other drums.
B) Its resonance can connect you deeply with the earth and ancestors.
C) It's louder.
D) It's easier to carry.

A) It distracts from the drumming.
B) It makes it more difficult.
C) It cancels out the drumming.
D) It adds another layer of expression and amplifies the energy.

A) Making phone calls.
B) Listening to music.
C) Centering yourself and setting your intention.
D) Tuning your instrument.

A) A literal animal.
B) A type of drum.
C) A style of singing.
D) A symbolic representation of qualities to embody.

A) Acknowledging and respecting those who came before us.
B) Living in the past.
C) Ignoring the past.
D) Building monuments.

A) Profiting from other cultures without permission.
B) Claiming ownership of traditions.
C) Respecting cultural traditions and permissions.
D) Ignoring cultural sensitivities.

A) It helps regulate energy and stay present.
B) It makes you sing better.
C) It's not important.
D) It impresses others.

A) Rhythm disrupts nature.
B) Rhythm mirrors natural cycles and patterns.
C) Rhythm only exists in music.
D) Rhythm has no connection to nature.

A) By listening to each other and creating a shared rhythm.
B) By ignoring others' input.
C) By playing louder than everyone else.
D) By showing off your skills.

A) To make noise.
B) To enter altered states of consciousness for healing and guidance.
C) To scare away evil forces.
D) To entertain spirits.

A) A type of drum.
B) A dance move.
C) A repeated word or phrase to focus the mind.
D) A loud noise.

A) A noisy public area.
B) Any room in your house.
C) A place to store musical instruments.
D) A designated area where spiritual practices are conducted with reverence.

A) Immediately start another session.
B) Ground yourself and integrate the experience.
C) Criticize your performance.
D) Forget about it.

A) By using specific rhythms and intentions associated with each element.
B) By physically interacting with the elements.
C) By ignoring the elements.
D) By using different types of drums for each element.

A) It makes the music sound perfect.
B) It's not important.
C) It allows genuine expression and connection.
D) It guarantees success.

A) To become famous.
B) To get rich.
C) To win a competition.
D) To achieve a state of unity or oneness.

A) Dwelling on the past.
B) Focusing your attention on the current moment.
C) Thinking about the future.
D) Multitasking.

A) By singing off-key.
B) By remaining silent.
C) By screaming loudly.
D) By singing with clarity, conviction, and emotion.

A) A stage.
B) A dedicated space for offerings, symbols, and sacred objects.
C) A drum stand.
D) A place to eat.

A) It's a sign of weakness.
B) It guarantees success.
C) It's unnecessary.
D) It fosters appreciation and opens you to receive blessings.