Philippine Contemporary Performance Arts Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of performance art?

• It focuses solely on visual elements.

• It is always recorded.

• It involves live presentations to an audience.

• It is a static form of art.

Which of the following is NOT considered a basic element of performance arts?

• Time

• Costume design

• Space

• The performer’s body

What type of performance art involves the audience's participation?

• Endurance art

• Happenings

• Ritual

• Body art

Which famous Filipino band is known as 'The Beatles of the Philippines'?

• The Dawn

• Parokya Ni Edgar

• Apo Hiking Society

• Eraserheads

What is the traditional Filipino dance that involves stepping over bamboo poles?

• Binasuan

• Tinikling

• Singkil

• Kuratsa

Who is known as the first Filipina actress and the Queen of the Kundiman?

• Honorata 'Atang' Marquez

• Sam Penaso

• David Cortez Medalla

• Maimai Cantillano

Which of the following is a characteristic of endurance performance art?

• It is always performed in a theater.

• It focuses on visual aesthetics.

• It does not involve any audience interaction.

• It involves the artist putting their body under strain.

What is the main purpose of festival dances in the Philippines?

• To promote modern music.

• To compete in dance contests.

• To honor a Patron Saint or celebrate a harvest.

• To showcase individual talent.

Which of the following is a form of modern Filipino music?

• Pop

• Harana

• Kundiman

• Balitaw

What does the term 'happenings' refer to in performance art?

• Solo performances without audience interaction.

• Static art installations.

• Improvisational performances involving the audience.

• Pre-planned performances.