1st QWuarter Exam in Music 8

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of Indonesian Gamelan music?

• Primarily string instruments

• Ensemble of percussion instruments

• Predominantly vocal performances

• Use of electronic instruments

What are the two main tuning systems used in Indonesian Gamelan music?

• Major and minor

• Slendro and Pelog

• Pentatonic and heptatonic

• Diatonic and chromatic

Gamelan music in Indonesia often accompanies which traditional performance?

• Ballet

• Opera

• Shadow puppet theater

• Modern dance

What is a notable characteristic of music across the islands of Indonesia?

• Uniformity

• Diversity

• Simplicity

• Western influence

What type of ensemble is the Thai Piphat?

• String ensemble

• Classical ensemble with woodwinds, percussion, and strings

• Vocal choir

• Electronic music group

Which instruments are featured in the Thai Khrueang Sai ensemble?

• Percussion instruments

• Woodwind instruments

• Bowed and plucked string instruments

• Brass instruments

What is a common texture found in traditional Thai music?

• Polyphonic

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Heterophonic

Historically, who was Thai court music primarily played for?

• The general public

• Royalty

• Religious ceremonies

• Village festivals

What is the Cambodian classical ensemble similar to the Thai Piphat called?

• Gamelan

• Hsaing Waing

• Pinpeat

• Khrueang Sai

Which of the following is a popular bowed string instrument in Cambodia?

• Saung Gauk

• Tro

• Khene

• Sitar