REVIEW IN MUSIC 8 QUARTER 4

Which of the following is considered the highest form of arts in China?

• Kabuki

• Peking Opera

• Wayang Kulit

• Dalang

What is the key feature of Japanese theater?

• costumes & props

• vocal techniques in singing

• production staff

• staging & scenery

1. What is the primary function of a “Dalang” in the Wayang Kulit performance?

• play the instruments

• act a certain role

• direct the production

• sings the mood songs

1. Below are the instruments used in Peking Opera. Which of the following is a cross flute that is usually played along with singing?

• To-ts

• Siao

• Sona

• Hu-ch'in

1. Which type of music is very flexible and can be performed by one shamisen or entire orchestra?

• Gamelan

• Yue-chi'in

• Naugata

• Kagura

1. It is composed mainly by bronze percussion instruments augmented with strings and flute.

• Naugata

• Gamelan

• Gong

• Erh-huang

1. What is the major dramatic function of Gamelan music in Wayang Kulit?

• To interpret moods

• To accompany stage action

• To arose audience interest

• To tell the story

4. What technique is best for the subtle delivery of poetical text written in Japanese metrical form of alternating seven and five syllables?

• Fan-fan

• Shamisen

• Gamelan

• Yakuharai

1. In Peking Opera, what is the main goal of the performers?

• To put beauty into every motion

• To accompany stage actions

• To sing the mood songs

• All of the above

1. Why does gamelan ensemble comprise mainly by bronze instruments?

• It gives gamelan music a bright and lingering sound.

• It gives a majestic melodies and clangorous vibrancy of the gamelan

• It added in setting the mood or atmosphere of play.

• All of these