MUSICAL THEATER AND FESTIVALS OF ASIA

Chinese drama is traditionally considered the highest form of art in China.

• Not sure

• No

• Possibly

• Yes

What is Beijing Opera also known as?

• Shanghai Drama

• Guangzhou Drama

• Peking Opera

• Wuhan Drama

What are the two main music styles of Peking Opera?

• Pear and Pear

• Erh-huang and His-p'l

• Pear and Erhu

• Erhu and Pear

How many musicians are there in a Peking opera orchestra?

• 4

• 6

• 10

• 8

Where does the performance of the orchestra in Peking opera usually start?

• trumpet and trombone

• small gong and big gong

• snare drum or water drum

• violin and cello

The following musical instruments are used in Peking Opera, except:

• Bonang

• Hu-ch'in

• Pipa

• Talo

Which of the following instruments is a string instrument?

• Sanxian

• Yueqin

• Trumpet

• Flute

What instruments does a Peking Opera performance typically start with?

• Gong

• Drum

• Violin

• Trumpet

Which musical instrument in Peking Opera is used to announce prosperity?

• Suona

• Yueqin

• Trumpet

• Violin

It is comprised mainly by bronze percussion instruments augmented by other percussion instruments, strings, and a flute

• Pinpheat

• Piphat

• Gamelan

• Mahori