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Music and Arts 8 (Q2) Pre-Test

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which Asian country is known for its Gamelan ensemble, made up of gongs and metallophones?

a)

Japan

b)

Indonesia

c)

China

d)

India

2.

The Japanese long zither with 13 strings is called:

a)

Shamisen

b)

Koto

c)

Biwa

d)

Erhu

3.

Which of the following is a traditional Korean drum?

a)

Gayageum

b)

Piri

c)

Janggu

d)

Shakuhachi

4.

The Chinese two-stringed bowed instrument, often called the 'Chinese violin,' is the:

a)

Erhu

b)

Sheng

c)

Guzheng

d)

Pipa

5.

The Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) is a famous Japanese folk song about:

a)

Love and marriage

b)

Nature and beauty

c)

War and victory

d)

Religion

6.

What is the common subject of most Asian folk arts?

a)

Pop culture

b)

Daily life, beliefs, and traditions

c)

Science and technology

d)

Modern architecture

7.

Which Indian classical dance-drama is known for its elaborate costumes and makeup?

a)

Bharatanatyam

b)

Kathakali

c)

Odissi

d)

Kuchipudi

8.

Which of these instruments is NOT from Japan?

a)

Koto

b)

Shamisen

c)

Pipa

d)

Shakuhachi

9.

A well-known Chinese opera characterized by colorful face painting is:

a)

Noh

b)

Peking Opera

c)

Kabuki

d)

Wayang Kulit

10.

The Korean 12-string zither, similar to the Japanese koto, is the:

a)

Gayageum

b)

Biwa

c)

Shamisen

d)

Qin

11.

In Indonesian shadow puppetry, the traditional art form is called:

a)

Kabuki

b)

Wayang Kulit

c)

Batik

d)

Ikat

12.

Which Filipino folk song is an example of harana (serenade)?

a)

Pamulinawen

b)

Leron Leron Sinta

c)

Bahay Kubo

d)

Atin Cu Pung Singsing

13.

Which Japanese theater art uses masks and has a slow, formal style?

a)

Noh

b)

Kabuki

c)

Peking Opera

d)

Kathakali

14.

The Shamisen, a three-stringed Japanese instrument, is played with a:

a)

Bow

b)

Stick

c)

Plectrum (bachi)

d)

Fingers only

15.

The traditional batik fabric art of Indonesia is best known for its:

a)

Musical patterns

b)

Colorful dye-resist designs

c)

Embroidery

d)

Bead weaving

16.

The famous Chinese folk song 'Mo Li Hua' means:

a)

Bamboo flute

b)

Jasmine Flower

c)

Beautiful Moon

d)

Peaceful River

17.

What makes Asian folk music distinct from Western music?

a)

Use of electronic sounds

b)

Emphasis on oral tradition, pentatonic scale, and cultural values

c)

Faster tempo and rhythm

d)

Written musical notation

18.

Which art form involves folding paper into shapes and figures in Japan?

a)

Ikebana

b)

Origami

c)

Ukiyo-e

d)

Batik

19.

A common feature of folk songs in Asia is that they are:

a)

Sung only by professionals

b)

Passed down orally from generation to generation

c)

Performed with modern instruments only

d)

Written in Western notation first

20.

The Philippine national folk dance often performed with bamboo poles is:

a)

Singkil

b)

Tinikling

c)

Maglalatik

d)

Pandanggo sa Ilaw