LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

QUARTER 4, WEEK 3-4

Name:________________________________________ Score:____________
Grade & Section _______________________________ Subject: _MUSIC 8__
Name of Teacher: ______________________________ Date: _____________

I. Title:__ Traditional Asian Musical Theater

II. Type of Activity: Concept notes with formative activities

LAS for summative assessment ( Written Work Performance

Task)

III.MELC:
1. describes how a specific idea or story is communicated through music in a
particular Asian musical theater; (MU8TH-IVb-h-3)

IV. Learning Objective/s:

1. Describe the historical background of a particular Asian musical theater
2. Differentiate Peking opera, Kabuki Theater and Wayang Kulit in terms of their
story and methods of storytelling through music.
3. Give different ways on how the selected musical theaters communicate their
specific idea or story to their audience

V. Reference/s
For Print Material/s: (Please include title, author and page number)
Learning Guide in Grade 8 MAPEH Pages 136-154)

For Online Resource/s: (Please include website, URL and date accessed)
https://sites.google.com/site/utnarukami/kabuki-theatre-3/a-brief-history-of-kabuki
5/5/2021
https://www.britannica.com/art/Kabuki 5/5/2021
http://factsanddetails.com/china/cat7/sub41/entry-2777.html 5/5/2021
https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/wayang-puppet-theatre-00063 5/5/2021
https://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/epaper/2011-05/27/content_12591702.htm
5/10/2021

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Concept notes with formative activities

JAPANESE: KABUKI THEATER

HISTORICAL SUBJECT / THEMES/ METHODS OF STORY

BACKGROUND STORIES TELLING

 Kabuki was founded  Kabuki subject  Kabuki is a much

in 1603 by Okuni, a matter creates formalized theatre.
Shinto priestess distinctions between  It retains numerous
 Before the early the historical play conventions adapted
years of Japan's (jidaimono) and the from earlier forms of
Tokugawa era domestic play theatre that were
(1600-1868), the (sewamono). performed in shrines
theatre had been a  A Kabuki program and temples. Kabuki
form of generally presents dance is probably
entertainment them in that order, the best-known
primarily for separated by one or feature of Kabuki.
Japanese two dance plays  The acting in Kabuki
aristocrats, who featuring ghosts, can be so stylized
enjoyed a stately, courtesans, and that it becomes
serene form of other exotic virtually
performance called creatures. It ends indistinguishable
noh. with a lively dance from dancing.
 Both Nōh and kabuki finale (ōgiri
are unique and shosagoto) with a
genuine expressions large cast.
of the Japanese  the plays often
spirit and culture. present conflicts
involving such
religious ideas as
the transitory nature
of the world (from
Buddhism), and the
importance of duty
(from Confucianism),
as well as more
general moral
sentiments.

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CHINESE THEATER: PEKING OPERA

HISTORICAL SUBJECT / THEMES/ METHODS OF STORY

BACKGROUND STORIES TELLING

 Peking opera is a  Most stories fall into  Peking opera also

form of traditional two categories: wen known as the Beijing
Chinese theater (“civilian”), based on opera still follows
which combines lyrical love stories; traditional Chinese
music, vocal and wu (“military”), arts in stressing
performance, mime, based on heroic meaning, rather than
dance and tales, and often precise actions.
acrobatics. featuring spectacular  The performances
 It arose in the late acrobatics. rely upon symbolic
18th century and  Most Peking Opera presentation, in
became fully stories come from which illusions are
developed and Chinese history, created by non-
recognized by the theology, cosmology realistic acting rather
mid-19th century. and literature and than by illusionary
 The form was legends. stage sets.
extremely popular in  The plots of Peking  The opera artists’ goal
the Qing Dynasty Operas are often is to make every
court and has come inspired by natural performance
to be regarded as disasters, revolts exceptionally beautiful
one of the cultural and fairy tales. in every movement
treasures of China  Popular operas they will make.
include are "Havoc  The performer’s vocal
in Heaven" (about a techniques as well as
clever Monkey King rhythms and melodies
who foils attempts by vary depending on his
the gods to capture or her thoughts and
him); "A Drunken feelings adhering to
Beauty" (about a basic, strict
Tang dynasty conventions that are
concubine who turns based on real life
to drink when the experiences presented
emperor passes her in an artistic and
for a rival); "The symbolic manner.
White Snake" (a tale
of demons and the
power of love); "A
Fisherman's
Revenge"; "The
Water Margin";
Huozhuo (about a
ghost that misses
her mortal lover);
and "Assassinating

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 the Tiger General"
(about a concubine
who seeks revenge
for the death of her
emperor lover by
seducing a general,
and then killing him
after getting drunk
him and then
committed suicide
herself).

WAYANG KULIT

HISTORICAL SUBJECT / THEMES/ METHODS OF STORY

BACKGROUND STORIES TELLING

 Renowned for its  Most Wayang plays  the three-dimensional

elaborate puppets are based on wooden puppet
and complex Javanese of local (Wayang Klitik or
musical styles, this versions of the Golèk) and the flat
ancient form of Ramayana and the leather shadow
storytelling Mahabharata, Hindu puppet (Wayang
originated on the epics about the fights Kulit) projected in
Indonesian island of involving gods and front of a screen lit
Java men that culminate in from behind.
a great battle that is  The master puppeteer
never resolved. (dalang) manipulates
 The climactic battle of the swiveling arms by
the shadow puppet means of slender
play has traditionally sticks attached to the
come at dawn. puppets.
 Other plays are based  Singers and
on old Javanese musicians play
legends and folk complex melodies on
stories. Many are bronze instruments
infused with Islamic and gamelan drums.
and Suf themes.  the dalang sings the
mood songs (suluk) at
regular intervals
during performance.
 Often a single
instrument
accompanies the
singer, never more

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 than three or four.

You can do more

TASK 1. FILM VIEWING: PEKING OPERA
Directions: Watch a short video clip on the history of Peking Opera and answer the
guide questions that follow. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

What is Peking Opera?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ka5z3uYctug

Guide Questions:
1. When did Peking Opera arise?
2. What kind of art is Peking Opera?
3. What comprises the Peking Opera?
4. Who are the four major characters of the Peking Opera?
5. How do Peking Opera artists prepare themselves in performing?

TASK 2. FILM VIEWING: KABUKI

Directions: Watch a short video clip on the history of Kabuki Theater and answer the
guide questions that follow. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper

Kabuki: The people's dramatic art - Amanda Mattes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oidE2SSDczw&t=23s

1. What is the meaning of Kabuki?

2. When did Kabuki start?
3. Who are the first performers of Kabuki?
4. Who are the primary audience of kabuki?
5. What is the theme or story portrayed in kabuki?
You can do this
TASK 3. FILM VIEWING: WAYANG KULIT
Directions: Watch a short video clip on a Wayang Kulit performance and answer the
guide questions that follows on your answer sheet.

Wayang kulit in English. Birth of Gatotkaca

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9puOnEUYehs

Guide Questions:
1. What is the story all about?
2. For you, what are the instruments that sounds familiar from the film?
3. How do the dalang presented the story?

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 4. How do the musical instruments (gamelan) accompany the dalang in his
performance?
5. What is your impression to the entire Wayang Kulit Performance?

Task 4: TRUE OR FALSE

Instructions/Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is true and False if otherwise.
Write your answer on your answer sheet
1. Kabuki is a very formalized theater
2. Wayang kulit always tells the story of politics and current events
3. Peking Opera is considered as one of the national treasures of China
4. The dalang controls all the Wayang Kulit performance
5. The performances of Peking Opera artists rely upon symbolic presentation

Task 5: IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify which Theater is being described below. Draw a Star ( ) if it is
Kabuki, Diamond ( ) if Peking Opera, and Heart ( ) if Wayang Kulit. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Plots of this Opera are often inspired by natural disasters, revolts and fairy
tales

2. Plays are based on Javanese of local versions of the Ramayana and the
Mahabharata.
3. Plays often present conflicts involving such religious ideas as the transitory
nature of the world (from Buddhism), and the importance of duty (from
Confucianism), as well as more general moral sentiments.
4. Popular operas include are "Havoc in Heaven" (about a clever Monkey King
who foils attempts by the gods to capture him);

5. Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles

TASK 6. DRAMA VOCABULARY
Directions: Write the word that describes its definition. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper

1. It means “reward the virtuous and punish the wicked” in kabuki theater

2. Hindu epics about the fights involving gods and men that culminate in a
great battle that is never resolved.

3. It is the male character in kabuki

4. It manipulates the swiveling arms by means of slender sticks attached to

the puppets.

5. How many instruments accompany the singer in Wayang Kulit

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TASK 7. COMPARE and CONTRAST
Directions: Compare and Contrast the Peking Opera, Kabuki Theater and Wayang
Kulit by filling in the Venn Diagram. Copy and Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.

Peking Opera

Kabuki Theater Wayang Kulit

TASK 8. TABLE DIFFERENCES

Directions: Differentiate Peking Opera, Kabuki Theater and Wayang Kulit by filling in
the table below. Copy the table and write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

PEKING KABUKI WAYANG

OPERA
SUBJECT / STORY THEATER
SUBJECT / STORY KULIT
SUBJECT / STORY

METHODS OF METHODS OF METHODS OF

COMMUNICATING TO THE COMMUNICATING TO THE COMMUNICATING TO THE
AUDIENCE AUDIENCE AUDIENCE

VII. Notes to teachers:

(Reminders/ Additional Instructions)

Rubrics ( if needed)

VIII. Answer Key to the Tasks:

TASK 1
1. In the late 18th century
2. Virtual art
3. Chinese instruments, singing , miming, dancing and history
4. Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou
5. (Answers may vary) they train themselves from childhood
TASK 2
1. It derives from kabuku which meaning out of the ordinary
2. It begins in the early 17th century
3. Izumo No Okuni
4. Aristocrats
5. Daily activities
TASK 3
1. The birth of Gatotkaca
2. Gamelan and some string instruments
3. The dalang uses different voices in portraying the character
4. The dalang accompany the performance slowly and quietly depending on the
mood of the dalang
5. The wayang kulit performance is entertaining
TASK 4
1. TRUE 2. FALSE 3. TRUE 4. TRUE 5. TRUE
TASK 5
1. Diamond
2. Heart
3. Star
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 4. Diamond
5. Heart
TASK 6
1. kanzen-chōaku
2. Ramayana and Mahabarata
3. Onnagatta
4. Dalang
5. One / single
TASK 7

Peking Opera
Peking Operas are often
inspired by naturalThey
They uses artists disasters,
portray
in their revolts and fairy tales
fictional
performance characters

They uses live

musical ensemble
for their
performances

They uses
gamelan
instruments
Kabuki Theater Wayang Kulit
mirror the ideals of different
based on Javanese of local
social classes versions of the Ramayana and the
Mahabharata,

TASK 8
(Answers may Vary)
Possible answers:

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 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
storytelling originated on
it arose in the early 17th It arose in the late 18th the Indonesian island of
century century
KABUKI PEKING WAYANG Java

THEATER
SUBJECT / STORY
OPERA
SUBJECT / STORY
KULIT
SUBJECT / STORY
historical and domestric Ramayana and the
love stories and heroic tales Mahabharata
plays

METHODS OF
METHODS OF METHODS OF
COMMUNICATING TO THE
COMMUNICATING TO THE COMMUNICATING TO THE
AUDIENCE
AUDIENCE AUDIENCE
performances rely upon
kabuki dance handcrafted puppets
symbolic presentation

Prepared By:
RUTH ANTHONY A. LANGBAYAN
Teacher II
ILOCOS SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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