Subli

Subli

Lesson 3

Subli

• Combination of 2 Tagalog words "Subsub" meaning to fall and "Bali" which means broken

Multiple Choice

The word "Subli" is a combination of the words "Subsub" and "Bali" which are both __________ dialetcs.

• Kapampangan

• Ilokano

• Tagalog

• Bisaya

Multiple Choice

This word means "broken"

• Subsub

• Bali

• Subli

Subli

In this dance, the dancers appeared to be lame and crooked throughout the dance.

Multiple Choice

Throughout the dance Subli, dancers appeared to be lame and crooked.

• False

• True

What is Subli?

• It is a folkdance in the Philippines which is considered to be a favorite of the people of the barrios of the municipality of Bauan, Batangas.

• It is a ceremonial worship dance performed in homage to the Holy Cross referred to in the vernacular as Mahal Na Poong Santa Cruz.

Multiple Choice

In which part of Batangas is the folk dance "Subli" danced most of the time?

• Nasugbu

• Batangas City

• Lipa

• Bauan

Multiple Choice

Subli is a ceremonial worship dance performed as homage to what religious symbol?

• Sta. Maria

• Poong Nazareno

• Holy Cross or "Mahal na Poong Sta. Cruz"

• Sto. Nino

History

• Originated in Alitagtag, Batangas more than 300 years ago

• Dr. Elena Mirano - Subli comes from the old Tagalog word "sobli" which means "salisi" or exchange of place.

• Performed to honor the Mahal na Poong Sta. Cruz

Multiple Choice

Where did Subli originated?

• Lipa, Batangas

• Tanauan, Batangas

• Bauan, Batangas

• Alitagtag, Batangas

Multiple Choice

According to Dr. Mirano, the word Subli came from old Tagalog word "sobli" or "salisi" that means

• Exchange of costumes

• Exchange of place

• Exchange of props

• Exchange of positions

Traditional Subli

• It is a religious ritual composed of both songs and dances

•  The music has no melody, only drum beats for the dances and chants

• It consists of a long sequence of prayers in verse, songs, and dances, performed in fixed sequences

• It could go on for several hours as participants perform different sets of dances and chants.

Multiple Select

Which are true in describing the Traditional Subli

• It could go on for several hours as participants perform different sets of dances and chants.

• The music has no melody, only drum beats for the dances and chants.

• It consists of a long sequence of prayers in verse, songs, and dances, performed in fixed sequences.

• The dance is accompanied by an orchestra.

Subli

• The music has a rhythmic melody to dance with

• One performance is equivalent to 2 – 3 minutes.

• Performed during competitions or dance presentations.

Multiple Select

Which is NOT true in describing Subli

• One performance is equivalent to 2 – 3

• The music has a rhythmic melody to dance

• Performed during parties and birthday celebrations

Subli

• The stances, gestures, and movements of the male dancers are freewheeling and dramatic, consisting of leaping, striking the ground with wooden bamboo clappers held in both hands known as kalaste, and other movements suggesting the martial arts.

Multiple Choice

The male dancers in Subli are holding what material?

• Bamboo clappers

• Bamboo stick

• Coach bamboo

• Bamboo plant

Subli

The female dancers circle on half-toe, performing the talik, small refined gestures with wrists and fingers, their fingers grazing their small-brimmed hats and alampay, a triangular scarf worn loosely over the shoulder, that are the essential parts of their costume.

Multiple Choice

______ is an essential part of female's costume in Subli, a triangular scarf worn loosely over the shoulder

• Maria Clara

• Alampay

• Scarf

• Panyo