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MUSIC GRADE 8 SEA

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describe the South East Asian Music

a)
It is characterized by the use of stringed and wind instruments, with a focus on melody and rhythm
b)
It is characterized by the use of electronic instruments and heavy beats
c)
It is characterized by the use of percussion instruments and complex rhythms
d)
It is characterized by the use of brass instruments and a focus on harmony
2.

Gamelan orchestra is the most popular form of music in Myanmar.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

The Piphat is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Pinpeat ensemble is used to accompany specific forms of traditional Thai drama such as the large shadow puppet theatre (nang yai) and the khon dance drama.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

What are the two most important aspects of traditional Chinese music?

a)

Ryhthm and beat

b)

Melody and tone

c)

Harmony and accompaniment

d)

Rhythm and tone

6.
What is the capital city of Malaysia?
a)
Singapore
b)
Kuala Lumpur
c)
Penang
d)
Malacca
7.
What is the capital city of Laos?
a)
Manila
b)
Hanoi
c)
Vientiane 
d)
Penang
8.
What is the capital city of Cambodia?
a)
Phnom Penh
b)
Siem Reap
c)
Angkor
d)
Battambang
9.

What traditional song that has a beautifully gentle and lyrical melody that also turns into a love song?

a)

Furusato

b)

Ariarang

c)

Mo Li Hua

d)

Loi Loi Gratong

10.
What is the capital city of Myanmar?
a)
Vientane
b)
Bangkok
c)
Naypyidaw
d)
Kuala Lumpur
11.
What is the capital city of Vietnam?
a)
Phnom Penh
b)
Hanoi
12.

What is a barrel-shaped drum with lashed or tacked heads, usually played with sticks?

a)

Taiko

b)

Piri

c)

Hichiriki

d)

Shamisen

13.

It is an hour glass-shaped percussion instrument used to accompany the traditional music of Korea.

a)

Piri

b)

Changgo

c)

Taiko

d)

Sho

14.

What is the vocal quality of Chinese vocal music?

a)

Thin voice

b)

Non-resonant voice

c)

Falsetto

d)

All of these

15.
What is the capital city of Thailand?
a)
Chiang Mai
b)
Chiang Rai
c)
Bangkok
d)
Koh Samui
16.

What particular country in East Asia that the musicians show spiritual mastery in mastering their instrument more than simply perfecting a technique?

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Korea

d)

All of these

17.

True or False:

Music is made specifically for instruments it may be performed by one or more singers with or without accompaniment (a cappella).

(a)  

18.

Its music is largely based around percussion instruments and has multicultural influence and is believed to have originated in the Kelantan-Pattani region with a mixture of Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Indonesian influences.

a)

Thailand

b)

Malaysia

c)

Indonesia

d)

Cambodia

19.

It refers to the unison male chorus that sings with the Gamelan.

a)

Pesindhen

b)

Gerong

20.

LISTEN TO THE AUDIO.

Question: In which of the following countries is associated with the folk song "Burung Kakatua"?

a)

Indonesia

b)

Laos

c)

Malaysia

d)

Singapore

21.

An Indonesian gamelan that is more suited for palaces and temples because of its low pitched arrangement.

a)

Balinese Gamelan

b)

Javanese Gamelan