Music 8 - Traditional Asian Theater Music

Which of the following is considered as one of the cultural treasures of China?

• Nagauta

• Orchestra

• Peking Opera

• Singing

Which of the following is considered to be the oldest puppet theater in Asia?

• Kabuki

• Peking Opera

• Wayang Kulit

• Nagauta

Which of the following is NOT true about Asian Theater?

• It is only virtue

• It is the origin of their community

• It is the reflection of who they are

• It came from their culture and traditions

Why is Wayang Kulit important?

• It evokes imagination, independence, and creativity

• It serves as a carrier of myth, morality play, and form of religious

  experience rolled into one

• It shows the Asian charm and attracted much attention from Western

  audiences

• It draws from history, anecdotes, and folk legends, reflecting Chinese

  core values such as loyalty and filial piety.

Who is the puppeteer in a Wayang Kulit performance?

• Balang

• Dalang

• Galang

• Salang

What musical instrument plays a significant role in a Kabuki performance?

• Banghu

• Jinghu

• Shamisen

• Tsuzumi

Which of the following is not part of Peking Opera?

• Gamelan Ensemble

• Percussion Instruments

• String Instruments

• Wind Instruments

What is a background music and sound effects in Kabuki performance?

• Geza-ongaku

• Shosa-ongaku

• Taizo-ongaku

• Wutzo–ongaku

The recitation of the dialogues produced with rhythm by the actor of

Peking Opera.

• Balang

• Changbai

• Dalang

• Kulit

What are the set of tunes that are to be followed in a Peking Opera

Performance?

• Hei and Bores

• Roe and Cuet

• Tis and Duer

• Xipi and Erhuang