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3rd Summative Test in Music and Arts 8

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the best answer: What is the main characteristic of “elegant music” or “proper music”?

a)

It expresses strong emotions and fast rhythms

b)

It is serene and calming, avoiding emotional turbulence

c)

It focuses on improvisation and creativity

d)

It features complex stage designs

2.

Choose the best answer: Which of the following instruments is not typically used in Peking Opera?

a)

Jinghu

b)

Erhu

c)

Pipa

d)

Sho

3.

Choose the best answer: The exaggerated facial makeup in Peking Opera symbolizes:

a)

The social class of the audience

b)

The stage setting and background

c)

The character’s personality and social identity

d)

The type of musical instrument used

4.

Choose the best answer: Gagaku, Japan’s court music, is best described as:

a)

Fast-paced with heavy percussion

b)

Slow, elegant, and ceremonial

c)

Focused on storytelling and martial arts

d)

Performed mainly in temples

5.

Choose the best answer: Which of the following is not one of the three forms of Gagaku?

a)

Kuniburi no Utamai

b)

Instrumental Music and Dance

c)

Utamono

d)

Dangak

6.

Choose the best answer: The sho, ryuteki, and hichiriki are instruments primarily used in:

a)

Chinese opera

b)

Korean hyangak

c)

Japanese gagaku

d)

Mongolian folk music

7.

Choose the best answer: Hyangak differs from Dangak because Hyangak:

a)

Originated in China

b)

Represents native Korean court music

c)

Was used in Buddhist temples only

d)

Focuses on foreign musical elements

8.

Choose the best answer: Which Korean instrument is a large bamboo flute?

a)

Gayageum

b)

Geomungo

c)

Haegeum

d)

Daegeum

9.

Choose the best answer: The historical significance of Peking Opera lies in its reflection of:

a)

Taoist rituals and foreign influence

b)

Confucian ideals and Chinese cultural identity

c)

Buddhist chants and meditation

d)

Modern urban life in China

10.

Choose the best answer: Gagaku has been preserved and passed down mainly by:

a)

Traveling monks

b)

The Imperial Household Agency

c)

Street performers

d)

Chinese scholars

11.

Choose the best answer: Which term refers to the materials or methods used to create art?

a)

Technique

b)

Medium

c)

Composition

d)

Symbolism

12.

Choose the best answer: What is the main purpose of symbolism in art?

a)

To arrange elements in balance

b)

To represent ideas or concepts

c)

To determine the medium used

d)

To practice improvisation

13.

Choose the best answer: Improvisation in performing arts is best described as:

a)

A planned choreography

b)

Spontaneous creation during a performance

c)

The use of traditional symbols

d)

A type of visual art technique

14.

Choose the best answer: Which element of art refers to the arrangement of visual or performance elements for harmony and balance?

a)

Medium

b)

Technique

c)

Composition

d)

Aesthetic

15.

Choose the best answer: Aesthetic principles in art primarily guide:

a)

Only the techniques used

b)

The work of an artist or artistic movement

c)

The choice of musical instruments

d)

The audience’s interpretation

16.

Choose the best answer: Which Chinese instrument is a seven-string zither often used in court music?

a)

Sho

b)

Guqin

c)

Gayageum

d)

Hichiriki

17.

Choose the best answer: What is a key feature of Japanese Noh theatre?

a)

Energetic movements and vibrant costumes

b)

Use of masks and slow, stylized movements

c)

Improvised music and dance

d)

Face painting similar to Peking Opera

18.

Choose the best answer: Celadon pottery is a notable visual art of which country?

a)

China

b)

Korea

c)

Japan

d)

None of the above

19.

Choose the best answer: Which philosophy greatly influences East Asian visual arts, emphasizing harmony and balance?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Shinto

c)

Taoism

d)

Christianity

20.

Choose the best answer: In Korean court music, which instrument is a six-stringed zither?

a)

Guqin

b)

Geomungo

c)

Hichiriki

d)

Pipa

21.

Choose the best answer: In Kabuki theatre, male actors who play female roles are called:

a)

Chou

b)

Onnagata

c)

Jing

d)

Geisha

22.

Choose the best answer: In Kumadori makeup, what does the color red symbolize?

a)

Fear

b)

Nobility

c)

Strength and passion

d)

Ghosts

23.

Choose the best answer: In Peking Opera, a painted face known as “jing” is primarily used to:

a)

Represent clowns

b)

Show a character’s personality

c)

Make the actors’ voices louder

d)

Decorate the stage

24.

Choose the best answer: Which color in Peking Opera represents loyalty?

a)

White

b)

Black

c)

Red

d)

Blue

25.

Choose the best answer: Which of the following is a common feature shared by Kabuki and Peking Opera?

a)

Use of traditional instruments

b)

Only male performers

c)

Lack of facial makeup

d)

Minimalist costumes

26.

Choose the best answer: Which Peking Opera role type is known for bold facial designs and strong character personalities?

a)

Sheng

b)

Dan

c)

Jing

d)

Chou

27.

Choose the best answer: Peking Opera costumes are mostly inspired by which historical period?

a)

Tang Dynasty

b)

Ming Dynasty

c)

Qing Dynasty

d)

Yuan Dynasty

28.

Choose the best answer: In Peking Opera makeup, which color usually represents a character who is loyal and courageous?

a)

White

b)

Yellow

c)

Red

d)

Black

29.

Choose the best answer: The instruments jinghu, erhu, and yueqin belong to which instrument category in Peking Opera?

a)

Percussion instruments

b)

Wind instruments

c)

Melodic string instruments

d)

Modern instruments

30.

Choose the best answer: Which statement best describes the musical style erhhuang in Peking Opera?

a)

High and lively in tone

b)

Used only for comedic scenes

c)

Deep and steady in tone

d)

Played only with percussion

31.

Choose the best answer: Which of the following is NOT a way to become a Kabuki actor?

a)

Being born into a Kabuki acting family

b)

Studying full time under an actor

c)

Entering the Kabuki Actor Training Center

d)

Auditioning through online applications

32.

Choose the best answer: In Kabuki, what is the main purpose of the kurogo on stage?

a)

To narrate the story

b)

To assist the actors while remaining “invisible”

c)

To perform sound effects live

d)

To demonstrate traditional martial arts

33.

Choose the best answer: The wig element that refers to hair tied into a topknot or bun in Kabuki is called:

a)

Bin

b)

Mage

c)

Maegami

d)

Tabo

34.

Choose the best answer: Geza, shoso-ongaku, and ki/tsuke are categories of which Kabuki performance element?

a)

Acting styles

b)

Musical accompaniment

c)

Costume patterns

d)

Stage lighting

35.

Choose the best answer: The Senakulo in the Philippines mainly dramatizes which event?

a)

The birth of Jesus

b)

The miracles of Jesus

c)

The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ

d)

The story of creation

36.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Peking Opera combines singing, dancing, acting, and acrobatics.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: In Peking Opera, the red-faced character symbolizes treachery and villainy.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Kabuki actors can specialize in playing female roles called “onnagata.”

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Kurogo are visible performers who assist Kabuki actors on stage.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: The kimono worn by “Oiran” is decorated with gold and silver embroidery.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Senakulo is a Filipino dramatization of the life, suffering, and death of Jesus Christ.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: The reenactment of the crucifixion is the most important part of the Passion Play.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Peking Opera uses only wind instruments and no percussion instruments.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Kamishimo is a type of formal samurai attire used in Kabuki.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: The costumes in Peking Opera borrow elements from the Ming, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Qing dynasties.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Kabuki music includes categories such as geza, shoso-ongaku, and ki/tsuke.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: In Peking Opera, facial makeup colors are purely decorative and have no meaning.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Senakulo is performed only in theaters and not in community settings.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Props in Peking Opera include symbolic objects like banners and flags.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false: Kabuki wigs have elements such as bin, tabo, mage, and maegami to show character identity.

a)

True

b)

False