Answer:

1. Influenced its surrounding nations, many of the countries of Southeast Asia have absorbed influences from both China and India while expressing their own unique expression of music. From ensemble of gongs musicians to chamber orchestras, Southeast Asian music is both an immersive and celebratory experience.

Based on: Sounds of Southeast Asia - GROM Audio

2. The link between geography and music is evident based on the fact that so many different types of music often use location or geography as part of their lyrics. In fact, this was found to be true in a variety of countries and styles of music. A geologist plays the guitar near a river.

Based on: The Geography of Music