MAPEH 8: 3.1-2 Court Music and Festivals

What is court music?

• Music played in public concerts

• Music performed in temples

• Music performed in the royal courts of rulers

• Music for children’s games

The main purpose of court music was to __________.

• entertain common people

• promote folk traditions

• celebrate harvest

• honor and entertain the ruler

Chinese court music is best described as __________.

• playful and simple

• lively and loud

• intricate and symbolic of imperial power

• modern and fast-paced

In “Yayue,” the word “Ya” means __________.

• musical instrument

• a form of song-text

• performance style

• temple

In “Yayue,” the word “Yue” means __________.

• music that is good and beneficial

• dance music

• battle music

• sad or slow music

Japanese court music is known for being __________.

• lively and playful

• refined and elegant

• dramatic and emotional

• focused on storytelling

What is Gagaku

• Korean royal anthem

• Chinese ritual music

• Japanese court music

• Vietnamese folk song

Korean court music is described as _________.

• harmonious and symbolic

• intricate and complex

• refined and elegant

• lively and enchanting

Which of the following is NOT a genre of Korean court music?

• Hyangak

• Aak

• Dangak

• Nha Nhac

The Vietnamese court music known as Nha Nhac is characterized by __________.

• simple rhythms and solo performance

• lively dances and elaborate costumes

• folk storytelling

• martial chants