Quiz on Instrumental Music of the Philippines and Southeast Asia

What does 'Rondalla' refer to?

• A plucked string ensemble

• A type of drum

• A type of bamboo flute

• A percussion instrument

Which instrument is NOT part of the standard Rondalla?

• Kudyapi

• Octavina

• Bajo de unas

• Banduria

What is a Tongatong?

• A two-stringed lute

• A flat gong

• A bamboo stamping tube

• A type of bamboo xylophone

Which instrument is played to drive away evil spirits while traveling?

• Gangsa

• Bungkaka

• Gabbang

• Kudyapi

Which of the following is a characteristic of Javanese gamelan?

• Very rhythmic and vigorous

• Refined and mellow style

• Uses only string instruments

• Fast tempos and bright sounds

What type of music does the Pinpeat ensemble perform?

• Pop music

• Jazz music

• Folk music of rural areas

• Ceremonial music of royal courts

Which instrument is part of the Kulintang ensemble?

• Suling

• Gangsa

• Agung

• Kudyapi

Which of the following best describes the instrument bungkaka?

• A bamboo xylophone

• A bamboo flute

• A bamboo lute

• A bamboo buzzer

It is a handheld flat gong of the Igorots .

• Gangsa

• Agung

• Dabakan

• Kulintang

It is a style of playing the gangsa in which the gong is suspended from the musician's left hand and played with a padded stick held in the right hand.

• Pattung style

• Toppaya style