G8. Southeast Asian Music

Which scale is commonly used in Southeast Asian music?

• • Pentatonic

• • Diatonic

• • Chromatic

• • Octatonic

Which of the following is a traditional Cambodian musical ensemble?

• • Gamelan

• • Pinpeat

• • Hsaing Waing

• • Khrueang Sai

The Gamelan ensemble is most popular in which Southeast Asian country?

• • Thailand

• • Vietnam

• • Indonesia

• • Malaysia

What is the primary use of music in Southeast Asia?

• • Entertainment

• • Ceremonial purposes

• • Courtship

• • All of the choices are correct.

Which of the following instruments is part of the Hsaing Waing ensemble?

• • Kendang

• • Chauk lon pat

• • Suling

• • Khene

Which country’s traditional music includes the Mahori ensemble?

• • Laos

• • Myanmar

• • Thailand

• • Cambodia

What is the name of the traditional female soloist singer who sings with a Gamelan ensemble?

• • Gerong

• • Pesidhen

• • Piphat

• • Mahori

• The Pinpeat ensemble usually accompanies which type of music in Cambodia?

• • Folk songs

• • Court music

• • Religious ceremonies

• • Popular music

Which Southeast Asian country is known for the classical music form called Nha nhac?

• • Laos

• • Vietnam

• • Singapore

• • Brunei

The Saung Gauk is a traditional instrument of which country?

• • Myanmar

• • Thailand

• • Indonesia

• • Malaysia