Practice Test in Philippine and Asian Music

REVIEW 2

Name: ______________________________

I. Read and analyze each item and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the home of hundreds of forms of music, and music plays an important role in their art and culture.
“Gamelan music” is well known to this country.
A. Malaysia B. Thailand C. Indonesia D. Singapore

2. It is very popular style of pop music which is accompanied with by a dance style.
A. Dangtud B. Roeg C. Kecapi D. Wayang

3. These are small street ensembles that play the same musical pieces played by gamelans.
A. Angklung B. Tandak Gerok groups C. Ning-nong groups D. Siteran groups

4. This refers to a style of performance practiced in eastern Lombok that combines music, dance and theater.
A. Siteran B. Javanese C. Tandak Gerok D. Dangtud

5. They are regarded as expert instrument makers who get a good sound out of almost anything.
A. Balinese B. Sundanese C. Javanese D. Angklunese

6. It is a form of musical experience which get mingled as it is the Gamelan ensemble combined with traditional
instruments of the Arabian Peninsula, sharing the plucks of the flat indigenous guitar shape.
A. Islamic style B. Muezin C. Ingo Steovesandt D. Orang Asli

7. In the days of the ancient Malay kingdoms, they were used as musical instruments in an assortment of social
performances.
A. Rebana Ubi B. Kompang C. Gambus D. Sape

8.  This instrument produces a gentle tone that is similar to that of the harpsichord.
A. Rebana Ubi B. Kompang C. Gambus D. Sape

9. This ensemble originates from the days of the Melaka Sultanate.

A. Kedah B. Perak C. Selangor D. Nobat

10. It is a Malaysian court dance which typically accompanied by gamelan ensemble.

A. Pahang B. Tarian Asyek C. Nobat D. Joget

11. It is also known as the “Sea Town”.

A. Temasek B. Sejara Melayu C. Srivijaya D. Sri Tri Buana

12. The art center of Singapore which led to the creation of Islands into multi genre of music.
A. Singapura Theater C. Kabuki Theater
B. Esplanade- Theatres on the bay D. Wayang Kulit Theater

13. “Baybeats” that helps in grooming and flourishing of local music in Singapore. This is a festival which main
purpose is __________.
A. Patronize the local music of Singapore.
B. To inculcate the real meaning of festivity in Singapore.
C. to grow the local music, build audience and build awareness among the people of Singapore by
discovering and grooming local talent.
D. To preserve the reach culture and tradition, and to promote the diverse festivities in the local and main land
of Singapore.

14. Thailand is formerly known as “Siam” for being the sole nation in Southeast Asia that has never been ruled by
Western power. It is for the reason that the country is called as ______________.
A. Ayutthaya B. Muang Thai C. Lopburi D. Lahk Mueang
15. Which of the following ritual songs refer to as the chanting or reciting of religious verses that are used to
worship?
A. Thes B. Sebha C. Phleng bork D. Suod

16. This refers to the group of songs is basically secular and is used to tell stories about customs and traditions.
A. Ritual songs B. Entertainment songs C. Theater songs D. Epic songs

17. This song commonly performed by male singers which tell stories and news to communities in a light and jolly
manner.
A. Phleng bork B. Sangkhara C. He Ruea D. Thes

18. It is a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style with hard mallets or indoor style with padded
mallets.
A. Mahori ensemble B. Khrueng Sai ensemble C. Krusahay ensemble D. Piphat ensemble

19. It is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind instruments with an expanded string section.
A. String-puppet B. Changsaton C. Khrueng Sai D. Chaton

20. A vocalist performing with the Mahori is usually accompanied by the _________________.
A. So Sam Sai B. Ranat C. Angklung D. Taphon

21. It is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal
courts and temples.
A. Pinpeat B. Samphor C. Ching D. Kongvong

22. It is a basic kind of Indonesian music scale which has five equidistant tone in octave.
A. Pelog B. Interlock C. Irama D. Slendro

23. It is a Japanese drum that comes in various sizes and is used to play a variety of musical genres.
A. Odaiko B. Taiko C. Tsuzumi D. Tsuridaiko

24. It is a traditional Korean musical instrument with six-string plucked zither with both bridges and frets.
A. Haegum B. Kayagum C. Geomungo D. Changgo

25. It is described as a non-membranous percussive instrument but with solid resonators. It is one of the oldest
classes of instrument in India.
A. Avanaddh B. Tat C. Sushir D. Ghan