MUSIC GRADE 8 SEA

Describe the South East Asian Music

• It is characterized by the use of stringed and wind instruments, with a focus on melody and rhythm
• It is characterized by the use of electronic instruments and heavy beats
• It is characterized by the use of percussion instruments and complex rhythms
• It is characterized by the use of brass instruments and a focus on harmony

Gamelan orchestra is the most popular form of music in Myanmar.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Piphat is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Pinpeat ensemble is used to accompany specific forms of traditional Thai drama such as the large shadow puppet theatre (nang yai) and the khon dance drama.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are the two most important aspects of traditional Chinese music?

• Ryhthm and beat

• Melody and tone

• Harmony and accompaniment

• Rhythm and tone

What is the capital city of Malaysia?

• Singapore
• Kuala Lumpur
• Penang
• Malacca

What is the capital city of Laos?

• Manila
• Hanoi
• Vientiane 
• Penang

What is the capital city of Cambodia?

• Phnom Penh
• Siem Reap
• Angkor
• Battambang

What traditional song that has a beautifully gentle and lyrical melody that also turns into a love song?

• Furusato

• Ariarang

• Mo Li Hua

• Loi Loi Gratong

What is the capital city of Myanmar?

• Vientane
• Bangkok
• Naypyidaw
• Kuala Lumpur