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WorksheetsMusic and Arts 8 (Q2) Pre-Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which Asian country is known for its Gamelan ensemble, made up of gongs and metallophones?
Japan
Indonesia
China
India
The Japanese long zither with 13 strings is called:
Shamisen
Koto
Biwa
Erhu
Which of the following is a traditional Korean drum?
Gayageum
Piri
Janggu
Shakuhachi
The Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument, often called the 'Chinese violin,' is the:
Erhu
Sheng
Guzheng
Pipa
The Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) is a famous Japanese folk song about:
Love and marriage
Nature and beauty
War and victory
Religion
What is the common subject of most Asian folk arts?
Pop culture
Daily life, beliefs, and traditions
Science and technology
Modern architecture
Which Indian classical dance-drama is known for its elaborate costumes and makeup?
Bharatanatyam
Kathakali
Odissi
Kuchipudi
Which of these instruments is NOT from Japan?
Koto
Shamisen
Pipa
Shakuhachi
A well-known Chinese opera characterized by colorful face painting is:
Noh
Peking Opera
Kabuki
Wayang Kulit
The Korean 12-string zither, similar to the Japanese koto, is the:
Gayageum
Biwa
Shamisen
Qin
In Indonesian shadow puppetry, the traditional art form is called:
Kabuki
Wayang Kulit
Batik
Ikat
Which Filipino folk song is an example of harana (serenade)?
Pamulinawen
Leron Leron Sinta
Bahay Kubo
Atin Cu Pung Singsing
Which Japanese theater art uses masks and has a slow, formal style?
Noh
Kabuki
Peking Opera
Kathakali
The Shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese instrument, is played with a:
Bow
Stick
Plectrum (bachi)
Fingers only
The traditional batik fabric art of Indonesia is best known for its:
Musical patterns
Colorful dye-resist designs
Embroidery
Bead weaving
The famous Chinese folk song 'Mo Li Hua' means:
Bamboo flute
Jasmine Flower
Beautiful Moon
Peaceful River
What makes Asian folk music distinct from Western music?
Use of electronic sounds
Emphasis on oral tradition, pentatonic scale, and cultural values
Faster tempo and rhythm
Written musical notation
Which art form involves folding paper into shapes and figures in Japan?
Ikebana
Origami
Ukiyo-e
Batik
A common feature of folk songs in Asia is that they are:
Sung only by professionals
Passed down orally from generation to generation
Performed with modern instruments only
Written in Western notation first
The Philippine national folk dance often performed with bamboo poles is:
Singkil
Tinikling
Maglalatik
Pandanggo sa Ilaw
