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Music Long Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

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1.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vocal music of Mindanao?

a)

throaty sound         

b)

fixed rhythm

c)

melismatic singing 

d)

uses tremolo

2.

In Islamic music, the vocal aspect must overpower the instrumental. What does the given statement mean?

a)

Same volume for instrumental and vocal parts

b)

More emphasis on the vocal parts than the instrumental part.

c)

Musical accompaniment is required.

d)

A full band must sing the song.

3.

Why is Mindanao music different from Luzon and Visayas folksongs?

a)

Because the Spaniards were not able to penetrate Mindanao during their era.

b)

Because Mindanao has a different set of instruments for their songs

c)

Because most recording companies are situated in Luzon and Visayas.

d)

Because their way of life is different.

4.

Aside from rituals, which of the following is the other purpose of Islamic music?

a)

sports

b)

education

c)

entertainment

d)

birthdays

5.

The paggabang are songs accompanied by a gabbang and byula. These songs are also said to be less serious in nature. What Islamic music tradition speaks of these practices?

a)

The melismatic style of singing.

b)

The vocal aspect must overpower the instrument.

c)

The delicate patterns of melody and rhythm.

d)

Songs for rituals must be sung in acapella while those for entertainment requires a musical instrument.

6.

1.What kind of percussion instrument is the kulintang?  

a)

Drum

b)

hanged gong  

c)

gongs in a row

d)

large gong

7.

What kind of instrument is gandang?

a)

drum 

b)

flute

c)

gong  

d)

hegalong

8.

. What is the other term for agung of the Tausug people?

a)

bebendir  

b)

kudyapi    

c)

tungallan

d)

gandingan

9.

Which of the following refers to a pair of four slim gongs?

a)

bebendir  

b)

kudyapi  

c)

tungallan 

d)

gandingan

10.

Who among the following groups of people uses a sarimanok-shaped kulintang stand?

a)

Tausug

b)

Maranao    

c)

Maguindanaoan 

d)

Indonesian

11.

Which statement supports the idea of the Tausug people using bamboo as the main material for instrument production?

a)

Tausug people create bamboo instrument because it is their hobby.

b)

Bamboo is the best replacement for metal instruments.

c)

In terms of industrial arts, most farm and household items are made of bamboo.

d)

Bamboo is the only material available in their area.

12.

Which of the following tribes use Palendag as symbol of sorrowing soul from     departed love ones?

a)

Maguindanao, Manobo, and Bagobo

b)

Banuwaen, Lumundeg, and Mansaka

c)

Tausog, Yakan and Sama Badjao

d)

A and B

13.

How is Palendag described?

a)

It is a ring flute.

b)

It is a bamboo reed flute.

c)

It is a lip valley flute.

d)

It is a transverse flute.

14.

Which of the following should be considered in evaluating melodic accompaniment performance?

a)

Tempo, rhythm, and sound quality.

b)

Beat, rhythm, dynamic and melodic content.

c)

Harmony, melody, rhythm and tempo.

d)

D.Style of performances, quality of sound and melody.

15.

Which of the following music is known to be the Tausug instrumental repertoire and is also called tiawag kasi?

a)

Saunay music

b)

Suling Music

c)

Gabbang music

d)

Serogagandi music

16.

There are two factors that affect a fine suling’s tone. What are the two factors being referred to?

a)

the size and the string

b)

the hole and the size

c)

fingering position and airflow blown by the mouth

d)

fingering position and the size

17.

How is air passed through the suling?

a)

via a blowing hole found at the bottom of the instrument

b)

via a blowing hole found at the top of the instrument

c)

through mouthpiece located in its body

d)

through striking its body

18.

These are the tree bamboo flutes of the Maguindanaon. Which of the following is being pertained by the statement?

a)

suling, kudyapi, babendil

b)

suling, gabbang, kudyapi

c)

suling, kudyapi, seronggagandi

d)

suling, paldong  palendag

19.

How is kudyapi being played?

a)

It is placed in between the neck and chin played by bowing.

b)

It is held on the performer’s lap like a guitar, the left hand slides back and forth between the frets, the middle finger on the right          plucks the melody and strings.

c)

It is held on the performer’s lap like a guitar and is played through        strumming.

d)

It is held vertically on the performer’s lap and is played through       plucking.

20.

The fingering position changes the wavelength of sound resonance inside the suling’s body. Which statement best supports this?

a)

Depending on the distance of the nearest hole to the suling’s head, different notes can be produced.

b)

No matter where you place your fingers, the pitch will remain        the same.

c)

The fingering position is just used for aesthetic value

d)

The sound changes even if you remain in the same finger positions.

21.

The following are instruments commonly used as accompaniment to liturgical music EXCEPT:

a)

Organ, flute, and guitar

b)

Flute, violin, and drums

c)

Guitar, harp, and violin

d)

It is A and C

22.

What is extra-liturgical music?

a)

It is the union of folk traditions and practices into Catholic rituals

b)

It is the union of Asian traditions and Western tradition.

c)

A.It is the union of Asian tradition into Catholic rituals.

d)

A.It is a wedding ritual.

23.

Which of the following practices encompasses extra-liturgical music?

a)

The Advent Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Flores de Mayo

b)

The Lenten Season, Mother’s Day and All Saint’s Day

c)

The Advent Christmas, The Lenten Season and the Santacruzan

d)

All Saints Day and Lent Week

24.

How is villancicos described?

a)

It is a poetic and musical form sung with or without accompaniment

b)

It is an instrumental solo music.

c)

It is a musical form heard during Lenten season.

d)

It is sung during All Saints Day.

25.

How is liturgy celebrated?

a)

It is celebrated using Gregorian chant.

b)

It is celebrated using polyphonic masses and hymns.

c)

It is celebrated with drums.

d)

It is A and B.

26.

How are the Subanen (Lumad) people described?

a)

They are the non-Islamic settlers of Zamboanga peninsula.

b)

They are among the Islamic people of Mindanao.

c)

They are the migrants from other region of the country.

d)

They are the indigenous people of Palawan.

27.

Where did the word Subanen originate?

a)

It came from the word “banen”which means coastal people.

b)

It came from the word “suba” which means river.

c)

It came from the word “sunen” which means mountain and forest.

d)

It came from the word “suben” which means tribe.

28.

Which of the following group is NOT included in Subanen musical instruments?

a)

Durugan, Gagong and g’lantoy

b)

Agong, kulintang, dabakan

c)

Agum, Guimbao, Kubing

d)

Kutyapi, suling, gabbang

29.

How is gagung sua described?

a)

It is an agung ensemble.

b)

It is made up of five hollow bossed gongs of graduating sizes.

c)

It is a part of kawatingan ensemble.

d)

Both A and B.

30.

The following are among the functions of Subanen music EXCEPT one.

Which of these?

a)

It is performed during birth ceremony.

b)

It is performed as homage to the patron spirit of the place.

c)

It is performed as agricultural ritual and wedding ceremonies.

d)

It is a celebration of greatness.