8-SUMMATIVE MUSIC AND ARTS QUARTER 2

What is the primary method through which folk songs are usually passed down?

• Digital recording

• Oral transmission

• Visual representation

• Written notation

What is the purpose of folk songs in preserving cultural heritage?

• Commercial success

• Communication of shared ideals

• Political activism

• Techno advancement

What Asian country is associated with the folk song “Mo Li Hua”?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Korea

Which Japanese folk song is connected to cherry blossoms?

• Awa Dori

• Bon odori

• Kagura

• Sakura

What part of Asia are Japan, China, Thailand, and Vietnam?

• East Asia

• Middle East

• South Asia

• Southeast Asia

What is the Korean dance where dancers use colorful fans to create intricate designs?

• Buchaechum

• Ganggangsullae

• Kagura

• Seungmu

Which Indian folk dance is primarily performed during the Navaratri Festival?

• Bhangra

• Bharatanatyam

• Garba

• Kathak

What is the main characteristic of the Japanese folk song "Sakura, Sakura"?

• It features a fast-paced rhythm with heavy percussion.

• It is written using the scale and symbolizes the transitory nature of cherry blossoms.

• It tells the story of a famous warrior from Japanese history.

• It uses a complex melody with many key changes.

Which traditional Korean dance involves slow, meditative motions and is often performed by a solo dancer dressed in a flowing white robe?

• Awa Odori

• Buchaechum

• Ganggangsullae

• Seungmu

What role do costumes play in Asian folk dances?

• They are always made of plain fabric to keep the focus on the dance.

• They are bright, intricate, and symbolic, enhancing the visual spectacle

• They are the same for every dance to create uniformity.

• They are only worn for performances in theaters.