What is a rural cultural tradition of Switzerland?
Was ist eine bäuerliche kulturelle Tradition der Schweiz?
Correct answer: C
- A Playing the didgeridoo.Didgeridoo spielen.
- B Playing castanets.Kastagnetten schlagen.
- C Yodelling.Jodeln.
- D Playing the Bembé drum.Bembé Trommel spielen.
Why
Yodelling developed among herders and farmers in the Alps. It is a typical rural tradition of Switzerland.
Common mistakes
- A: Playing the didgeridoo.
- The didgeridoo is an instrument from Australia.
- B: Playing castanets.
- Castanets belong to Spanish music, for example to flamenco.
Topic
Jass, yodelling, Fasnacht, Chilbi
Many Swiss traditions come from life in the countryside. Yodelling is one of them. When you yodel, you sing without words. The voice jumps quickly back and forth between a low chest voice and a high head voice. You do not need an instrument for it, only your own voice. Since 2025 Swiss yodelling has been part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.
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Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 315 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.