GRADE 8 ONLINE CLASS ACTIVITY IN MUSIC

Asian folk dances are often linked to which of the following?

• Modern competitions

• Rituals and life events

• Political events

• Religious debates

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Asian folk dances?

• Storytelling through movements

• Use of symbolic costumes

• Focus on military themes

• Use of traditional instruments

he Dragon Dance is traditionally performed during which Chinese celebrations?

• Lantern Festival

• Obon Festival

• Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival

• Harvest Festival

What does the Lion Dance symbolize in Chinese culture?

• Mourning and sadness

• Good luck and protection from evil

• Peace and silence

• Hard work and loyalty

The term Yangge translates to what in English?

• Fire Dance

• Rice-sprout song

• Moon Festival

• Dragon chant

The Japanese folk dance Bon Odori is performed during which festival?

• Obon Festival

• Pahiyas Festival

• Cherry Blossom Festival

• Bon Festival

Kagura, a Japanese dance, literally means what?

• Dance of spirits

• Entertainment for gods

• Warrior’s prayer

• Celebration of spring

What kind of stories are usually told in the Kagura dance?

• Modern dramas

• Japanese mythology

• Fairy tales

• Family histories

The Awa Odori is held annually in which Japanese prefecture?

• Tokyo

• Osaka

• Kyoto

• Tokushima

The Korean fan dance is known as:

• Ganggangsullae

• Seungmu

• Buchaechum

• Awa Odori