MAPEH 7

During the MAPEH festival, Grade 7 students are assigned to present a Panay Bukidnon musical performance. They notice that the music tells stories of heroes and everyday life using a limited set of tones. Which characteristic best represents Panay Bukidnon music?

• Use of heavy percussion instruments

• Pentatonic scale and storytelling chants

• Polyphonic texture

• Strong Western influence

Cathy a researcher visits the Panay Bukidnon community and records a long chant narrating the adventures of heroes, recited during special gatherings. Which traditional epic chant is the researcher most likely documenting?

• Dandansoy

• Darangen

• Hudhud

• Sugidanon

During a Hudayaka sa Barangay, elders perform Sugidanon to remind the youth of their ancestors’ courage and values. What is the main function of Sugidanon among the Panay Bukidnon?

• It entertains during harvest time

• It teaches moral lessons through storytelling

• It is used in war dances

• It is sung for weddings only

Teacher Eva presented a video clip. The student observes a musician striking a large round metal instrument that produces a deep, resonant sound during a Panay Bukidnon ritual. What material is the agong made of?

• Bamboo

• Brass or bronze

• Clay

• Wood

As SM celebrated the United Nations, a Thai cultural show was featured. A musician plays a bowed string instrument with three strings and a resonating coconut shell body. Which traditional Thai string instrument is being played?

• Khene

• Klong yao

• Ranat ek

• Saw sam sai

During a music appreciation lesson, students compare instruments from Southeast Asia. They notice that Thailand’s Ranat ek produces tones by striking wooden bars arranged like a keyboard. Which Filipino instrument is most similar in sound production?

• Gabbang

• Guitar

• Kulintang

• Xylophone

Jessica a student, listened to a Thai classical performance, they describe the flow of the music as smooth, graceful, and moderately paced. What tempo is commonly heard in Thai classical music?

• Fast and energetic

• Moderately slow and graceful

• Very slow and solemn

• Extremely fast

Grade 7 Humility discusses how music reflects the values of a nation. They analyze Thai classical music, often performed in temples and royal ceremonies. How does Thai music reflect their culture?

• It shows harmony and respect for kings and religion

• It emphasizes competition and independence

• It rejects traditions and promotes modernism

• It only imitates Western melodies

A recording of a Panay Bukidnon chant is played in class. The students notice that the voice sounds slightly nasal and follows a steady rhythm while telling a story. How can this chanting style best be described?

• Loud and percussive

• Melodic with harmony

• Nasal and rhythmic

• Spoken in monotone

While listening to a Sugidanon performance, students identify recurring stories about bravery, respect for nature, and cultural pride. What is the common theme of Panay Bukidnon chants?

• Love for nature, bravery, and heritage

• Romantic stories and comedy

• Politics and economy

• Daily shopping and trade