Question

Mali's Music: A Universal Language
What is the meaning of "filtered into" as it is used in paragraph 4?



A. celebrated

B. focused

C. influenced

D. preserved

Question 30

Which quotation best explains why music is an important part of Mali's culture?



A. "Mali's stories and histories have usually been told through storytelling and songs instead of written books." (Paragraph 3)

B. "Other musical genres like jazz, rock and roll, salsa, funk, and hip-hop would not have existed without the influence of African music" (Paragraph 4)

C. "Jeli are still an important part of Mali's musical culture. They are sometimes accompanied by instrumental ensembles, known as sumu and sandiya." (Paragraph 5)

D. "Mali's musicians have adopted some of the instruments of western rock, like guitars and keyboards, but still keep their distinctive sound." (Paragraph 6)
Question 31

Paragraph 6 develops the author's ideas in the text by —



A. demonstrating how varied Malian music is.

B. emphasizing the role of new technology in Malian music.

C. highlighting the importance of new instruments to Malian music.

D. describing how Malian musicians developed their unique musical traditions.

Answer 1

29. C — influenced. ("Filtered into" means ideas or sounds moved into and affected other music.)

30. A — "Mali's stories and histories have usually been told through storytelling and songs instead of written books." (This shows music's central role in preserving and sharing culture.)

31. A — demonstrating how varied Malian music is. (It explains how musicians blend Western instruments with traditional styles, showing variety and adaptation.)