MAPEH 8 Q4 Musical Theater Quiz

1. It is a theater play in Japan founded by Okuni which is played only by male performers.

• A. Noh
• B. Kabuki
• C. Wayang Kulit
• D. Peking Opera

2. The continuous vocal technique pattern used by aragoto performers in Kabuki that adds depth on the climax of the act.

• A. nori
• B. shomyo
• C. yakuharai
• D. ipponchosi

3. The orchestra that plays in Kabuki is composed of twenty musicians, of which _________________. I. fue players II. ten shamisen players III. kotsuzumi, otsuzumi and taiko drummers

• A. I only
• B. I, II
• C. I, II, III
• D. II only

4. It literally means "long song" that is the most popular shamisen music that is played in Kabuki to accompany the dance.

• A. Nagauta
• B. Gagaku
• C. Kagura
• D. Min'yo

5. Arrange the sounds of the following melodic forms in Peking Opera from low to high. I. Xipi II. His-p'l III. erh-huang

• A. I, II, III
• B. II, III, I
• C. III, II, I
• D. III, I, II

6. The primary percussive instruments, used to accompany stage action and to punctuate spoken passages. Which of the following are correctly described? I. Xiaoluo (small gong) II. Daluo (large gong) III. Paiban (wooden clapper) IV. Bangu (frame drum) V. Tanggu (barrel drum) VI. Jingbo (cymbals)

• A. I, II, III
• B. II, III, VI
• C. I, II, III, IV
• D. I, II, III, IV, V, VI

7. Which of the following huqin (fiddle/bowed instruments) has the highest pitch?

• A. Erhu
• B. Gaohu
• C. Jinghu
• D. Zhonghu

8. It is a Chinese kettle drum that sets the tempo of the theater performance.

• A. Pipa
• B. Dizi
• C. Tan-pi-ku
• D. Gu Zheng

9. How do you describe the sounds created by Gamelan orchestra in Wayang Kulit? I. high-pitched, bright or lingering sounds caused by bronze metals that are struck simultaneously II. the melody sets the audience into sad mood from the start to the end. III. the texture of sounds are polyphonic

• A. I and II
• B. II and III
• C. III and I
• D. Either I or II

10. Dalang is the sole puppeteer that plays multiple roles in the Wayang Kulit. Which of the following is true in his/her performance. I. Sings the mood songs called suluk which is accompanied by a solo instrument. II. Signals the gamelan ensemble to accompany the stage action.

• A. I
• B. II
• C. Both
• D. Either I or II