MUSIC 8 Long Quiz

I. Multiple Choice: Read and answer each question. Write the letter of your answers in your ½ sheet of paper.

1. The Cambodian musical ensemble/orchestra that usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and
temples.
A. Mahori B. Pinpeat C. Piphat D. Rondalla Ensemble
2. How do we classify the Cambodian musical instrument “kongvong”?
A. Aerophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D. Membranophone
3. What is the function of the Pinpeat ensemble in Cambodia?
A. It is exclusively used for emergency purpose.
B. It is used for worship songs for the Burmese spirits, songs of longing, and of sorrow.
C. It usually accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.
D. None of the above.
4. This is the Indonesian term for Tempo.
A. Balinese Gamelan B .Irama C. Pulso D. Slendro
5. An Indonesian musical scale of five (5) equidistant tones in octave.
A. Chhing B. Irama C. Peloq D. Slendro
6. The most popular form of music in Indonesia.
A. Gamelan B. Hsaing Waing C. Pinpeat D. Piphat
7. A type of Gamelan that is used for court music.
A. Balinese Gamelan B. Javanese Gamelan C. Pinpeat D. Piphat
8. Myanmar’s national instrument.
A. Nose Flute B. Oneat C. Saung Gauk D.Si and Wa
9. Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble.
A. Gamelan B) Hsaing Wiang C) Peloq D) Piphat
10. Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble
A. Hsaing Waing B) Mahagita C) Peloq D) Skorthom
11. A category of music in Malaysia that is developed during the post-Portuguese period.
A. Classical Music B) Folk Music C) Syncretic/ Acculturated Music D) Urban Music
12. A musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula that consists of xylophones played swiftly and rhythmically in
traditional Malay functions.
A. Agung and Kulintang B) Dikir Barat C) Kertok D) Silat Melayu
13. An orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind instruments of the Piphat with an expanded
string section.
A. Khrueang Sai B) Mahori C) Piphat D) So Sam Sai
14. Piphat is traditionally played by women in the courts of Central Thailand and Cambodia.
A. Khrueang Sai B) Mahori C) Piphat Ensemble D) None of the Above
15. The music of Thailand is theoretically based on the ____ or seven-tone scale system.
A) Five-tone B) Four-tone C) Six-tone D) Two-tone
16. The most popular folk music instrument from Laos.
A. Khene B) Sep Noi C) Sep Nyai D) So Sam Sai
17. A traditional music in Laos that is largely based around the khene.
A. Mahori B) Membranophone C) Morlam D) Piphat
18. Lao kings traditionally include these professionals in their royal entourage.
A) Commoners B) Musicians C) Politicians D) Royalty
19. The most popular kind of Vietnamese Imperial Court Music.
A. Dai Nhac B) Nha Nhac C) Tieu Nhac D) Viet Cong
20. This category of Vietnamese Music is extremely diverse as it is performed by professional musicians down
to the blind artists in the streets. It is also influenced by western elements.
A. Ceremonial Music B. Folk Music C) Imperial Court Music D) Religious Music
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ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. B
15. A
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. B
20. B