Music of Indonesia

What are the two neighboring islands that contributed to the music of Indonesia?

• Java and Bali

• Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur

• Dubai and Jeddah

• Jakarta and Java

Which of the following scale systems are referred to as the "Male Tonal System"?

• Pelog

• Slendro

• Diatonic

• Aeolian

Which of the following scale systems are referred to as the "Female Tonal System"?

• Pelog

• Slendro

• Diatonic

• Harmonic Minor

According to Javanese Mythology, who created the gamelan ensemble?

• Sang Hong Guru

• Sang Hyang Guru

• Sam Sung Guru

• Khublai Khan

What is the famous Javanese saying about Gamelan?

• "It's not official until the gong is hung."

• "It's not official until the drums are beaten."

• "It's not official until the singer started singing."

• "It's not official until the gong is played."

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble?

• Fast and abrupt

• Slow and meditative

• Unstable tempo

• Loud and long

Among the sound characteristics, which of the following belong to the Balinese Gamelan? (Check the correct answers)

• Faster tempo, showing virtuosity of players.

• Has a lot of sudden changes in tempo and dynamics.

• More metallophones than gongs.

• Slow and meditative.

This type of mallet is the most used in the Balinese Gamelan ensemble.

• Saron Paterus mallet.

• Saron Paternus mallet.

• Saron Panerus mallet.

• Saron Paterus mallet.

According to Javanese Mythology, what is the original function of the gongs?

• To summon the gods.

• To signal danger or invasion.

• To communicate to neighboring countries

• To signal an incoming storm.

What is the direct English translation of the word Gamelan?

• To play musically with strings.

• To play musically with drums.

• To play musically with hammer.

• To play musically with the horns.