Introduction for Malaysia Tradtional Theatre

Which one of this performances is not a Malaysia traditional theatre?

• Makyung

• Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet)

• Bangsawan

• Kabuki

This instrument called?

• Viola

• Rebana Ubi

• Paluan

• Gedombak

This musical instrument is very important in Makyung's performance. This instrument is called?

(a)  

Among the following, which is not an element in Bangsawan's performance?

• a. Music

• b. Funny jokes

• c. Mengadap Rebab

• d. Dance

• e. Acting

Performance of Makyung is usually performed in the following places except .....

• Riau, Indonesia

• Kelantan, Malaysia

• Pattani, Thailand

• Yangon, Myanmar

What is oral tradition?

• Tradition that fuses multiple traditions

• 
  A tradition that is passed from one person to another in verbal format

• A tradition that has a specific theory and written notes

• A tradition that makes you brush your teeth with a particular toothbrush

Serunai can use in wayang kulit and makyung performance.

• Yes

• No

Mak yong or mak yung is a traditional form of dance-drama from northern Malaysia, particularly in the state of

(a)  

What is the significance of the pohon beringin in Wayang Kulit Kelantan?

Answer explanation

The pohon beringin is deemed the most important of all puppets in the Wayang Kulit Kelantan as it is a symbol of life and “represent the cosmos in miniature and a microcosm of the universe”

In Java, Wayang Kulit likewise use the same visual representation as Pohon Beringin, known as

(a)