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Asian Theater Arts and Techniques

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of music and theater arts from different Asian cultures, including techniques, instruments, costumes, and other details related to Kabuki theater in Japan, Peking Opera in China, Wayang Kulit puppet theater in Indonesia, and some associated arts.

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Asian Theater Arts and Techniques

The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about various aspects of music and theater arts from different Asian cultures, including techniques, instruments, costumes, and other details related to Kabuki theater in Japan, Peking Opera in China, Wayang Kulit puppet theater in Indonesia, and some associated arts.

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MUSIC

1. What is the technique in Kabuki that describes the subtle delivery of


poetic text written in the Japanese metrical form of seven and five
syllables?
a. Ipponchishi c. Nori
b. Yakuharai d. Gagaku

2. Which of the following is NOT true about Chinese Theater?


a. lt was extremely popular in the Shang Dynasty court
b. It is considered to be the highest form of art in China
c. ft is regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China
d. It was fully developed and recognized by the mid-19" century

3. What is the musical instrument ensemble that accompanies the


Wayang Kulit performance?
a. Kenong and Ketok b. Pinpeat Ensemble c. Kulintang
Ensemble d. Gamelan Ensemble

4. The Dalang in Wayang Kulit sings the mood song called as.
a. Suluk c. Erhuang
b. Qupai d. Aria

5. Which of the following is NOT a skill of Kabuki performers?


a. mime c. sing
b. dance d. aerobics

6. What are the two main styles of music of Peking Opera?


a. Noh and Kabuki c. Erh-Huang and His-p'l =
b. Saron and Bonang d. Talo and Siaolo
7. Which of the following pairs of musical instruments accompanies
China's Peking Opera?
a. Ti-ts and Sona c. Saron and Bonang
b. Taiko and Odaiko d. Gong and Kempul

8. What is the wooden xylophone in the Gamelan Ensemble?


a. Saron c. Gambang
b. Bonang d. Gender

9. Aside from Kabuki, what is the other theater art of the Japanese that
expresses their spirit and culture?
a. Noh c. Peking Opera
b. Shamisen d. Jingju

10. What is the Chinese musical instrument used in a Peking Opera that
announces prosperous occasions?
a. Siao ¢. Sona
b. Ti-ts d. Bu-Ch'in

11. Which part of the Wayang Kulit stage signifies the good puppet
character?
a. center stage c. left side
b. right side d. backstage

12. Which of the following should be the characteristic of a Dalang while


performing the Wayang Kulit?
a. humorous c. envious
b. generous d. delicious

13. What kettle drum of a Chinese musical instrument is used to create


the tempo of the Peking Opera Performance?
a. Siao-lo b. Ta-lo
c. Tan-pi-ku d. Yue-Ch'in

14. Gamelan ensemble is comprised mainly by.


a. wooden stringed instruments c.wooden percussive
instruments
b. bronze stringed instruments d. bronze percussive
instruments

15. Which is NOT true about the theater arts of Japan, China, and
Indonesia?
a. Kabuki, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit are very popular in their
respective country.
b, Kabuki, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit are accompanied by their
music and musical instruments.
c. Kabuki, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit represent the country's
beautiful tradition and cultural heritage.
d. Kabuki, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit provide entertainment to
people from all around the world.

ARTS

16. What is the traditional Chinese dance that is usually seen during the
Chinese New Year Celebration that is based on a mythical creature
believed by the Chinese people?
a. dali dance b. dragon dance c. lion dance d. snake dance

17. What is the Japanese traditional drama?


a. Kabuki Theater c. Peking Opera
b. Nang Shadow Puppetry d. Wayang Kulit Puppet Show

18. What are the stories being used by the Indonesian on their shadow
puppet theater show?
a. Biag ni Lam-ang c. The Tale of The Heike
b. Florante at Laura d. Ramayana and Mahabarata

19. What festival is believed to originate in an ancient practice ofpaying


respect to the spirit of the waters?
a. Yi Peng b. Khom Fai c. Chiang Mai d. Loy Krathong

20. What is the performance element that includes both acrobatics and
fighting with all manner of weaponry in Peking Opera?
a. combat b. song c. speech d. dance-acting

21. What do you call a puppeteer that controls the Wayang Kulit ina
shadow puppet play?
a. kothak b. gawang c. dalang d. blancang

22. What are the props that are always seen on silage of Peking opera?
a. bed and pillows c. drums and cymbals
b. chairs and tables d. samurai and sticks

23. What is the teacher and presenter of Nang Talung of Thailand?


a. Sida b. Nang Yai c. Ramayana d. Nai Nang

24. Which of the following is the costume of the female character in


Kabuki theater?
a. Xingtou b. Kimono and Obi c. Balinese costume d. Baro and Saya

25. What is the Japanese terminology that means male roles?


a. Aragoto b. Suppon c. Onna-gata d. Hanamichi

26. Which of the following props CANNOT be seen in the Chinese Spring
Festival?
a. Chinese fans b. Chinese lanterns c. dragon puppets d. Wayang Kulit
27. Chinese festivals can also be seen in the Philippines, which of the
following places in Manila is celebrated it the most?
a. Dangwa b. Tondo c. Binondo d. Quiapo

28. What are the costumes usually wear by men and children every
Chinese New Year or Spring Festival?
a. Kimono c. Balinese Costume
b. Kung Fu Suits d. Mingtou

29. What is the platform that rises the performers from below the stage
in Japan's Kabuki?
a. Hanamichi c. Suppon
b. Kogakudo d. Mawaro Butal

30. What are the props used to cast and project the Indonesian puppet
plays?
a. cotton screen and an oil lamp c. tarpaulin and spotlight
b. Japanese paper and lampshade d. transparent plastic and flashlight

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