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Gurong Pinoy International

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 FINAL COACHING

PHILIPPINE FOLK DANCES

1. Mr. Rioflorido instructed his students to do the kumintang. What will be the
correct movements execution of his students in doing the kumintang?
A. The students will move their hand from the wrist in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction.
B. The students will move their hand from the elbow in clockwise or
counterclockwise direction.
C. The students will move their hand from the shoulder in a clockwise or
counterclockwise direction.
D. The students will move their hand from the upper extremities in a clockwise
or counterclockwise direction.

2. The class of Mr. Cruz is dancing the Polkabal. One of the basic steps in the
dance is the contraganza. If Mr. Cruz will demonstrate the step pattern of the
dance step, which of the following will show the correct movement pattern?
A. step, close, step
B. cross-step, close, step
C. slide, cut, cut
D. leap, cross-step, step

3. Which of the following is a dance step in a 4/4 time music?

A. Espunti
B. Mazurka
C. Mudansa
D. Escotis

4. All of the following are correct except

A. waltz- ¾ time signature
B. mazurka- ¾ time signature
C. polka- ¾ time signature
D. sway balance ¾ time signature

5. It is a work-dance of Kalinga women where they carry baskets on their heads.

A. Idudu
B. Ragragsakan
C. Bumayah
D. Bendian
6. Of the following patterns of movements, the one that best describes the
mazurka step is _____.
A. slide, cut, hop
B. hop, slide, close
C. slide, slide, hop
D. hop, cut and slide

7. Which of the following associations is incorrect?

A. Cordillera dances of Luzon
B. Tausug dances of Mindanao
C. Mangyan dances of Nueva Viscaya
D. Ibanag Dances of Cagayan

8. Each of the following pairs of folk dance steps can be performed in

combination except the ______
A. waltz and reboda
B. polka and mazurka
C. waltz balance and paso español
D. cross waltz and step, swing, hop

9. Which of the following dance steps has an incorrect time signature in 2/4 time
music?
A. haplik
B. contraganza
C. polka
D. sagamantica

10. All are four measures of music and beyond except ______?
A. double sway balance
B. mudansa
C. haplik
D. mazurka

11. Common among rural or countryside dances are the use of implements in
their dance. They offer the glass of wine, a hanky, a hat or even their own hands
to somebody as a sign of invitation or love. This characterizes to a dance terms
means _______.
A. salok
B. sarok
C. hapay
D. bilao

12. Which of the following dance steps has eight measures?

A. bacui
B. chotis
C. haplik
D. sagamantica

13. Masiwak is a common dance term among the _______

A. Ilocano
B. Ibanag
C. Tagalog
D. Visayan

14. King June Four is demonstrating the correct movement of

hayon-hayon.Which of the following is the correct movement pattern that King
June Four will show?
A. He will place his forearm in front and the other at the back of his waist.
B. He will cross his arms in front and open it to second position.
C. He will place both his arms at one side.
D. He will scoop his one arm up to fifth position.

15. Romeo is instructed by his PE teacher to do the habanera step. The step
aptern that he will use is step, close, step, step and the counting to follow is
_______.
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 2
C. 1 2 and
D. 1 2 3

16. Gelo is performing a sway balance with a waltz in his dance class. The
counting that he will use when doing the sway balance with a waltz is
A. 1,2 3/1 2 3
B. 1,2 3/1 2,3
C. 1,2 3/1,2 3
D. 1,2 3/1,2,3

17. Mr. Perez asked his students to do a combination of the following dance steps:
change, step, heel and toe change step, polka, heel and toe polka. He advises his
students to get a folk dance music to accompany the combinations. What time
signature the students will look for?
A. 2/4 time music
B. ¾ time music
C. 4/4 time music
D. 6/8 time music

18. Which of the following is a Visayan dance term?

A. Bilao
B. Jaleo
C. Salok
D. Sarok
19. It is called the unit of formation.
A. cabaceras
B. costados
C. home position
D. set

20. Of the following folk dances, which has a combined rhythm?

A. Alitaptap
B. Tiklos
C. Lanceros de Negros
D. Los Bailes de Ayer

21. Which of the following folk dances can be performed in ¾ time music?
A. Cariñosa
B. Tiklos
C. Polka sa Nayon
D. Polka Antigo

22. What is the rhythm pattern of escotis?

A. uneven
B. even
C. broken
D. syncopated

23. Which of the following is an occupational dance?

A. Polka sa Nayon
B. Lanceros de Negros
C. Biniganbigat
D. Mananguete

24. You are instructing your class to do one sway balance with waltz right and
left alternately, two waltz step right and left, and one waltz turn. How many
measure are there in the combination?
A. 6 measures
B. 8 measures
C. 12 measures
D. 16 measures

25. This dance is very popular in the Bicol Region commonly performed during
wedding celebrations.
A. Kuratsa
B. Pandango
C. Sinakiki
D. Pantomina
26. The waltz is done in what tempo?
A. slow
B. marching
C. moderate
D. fast

27. This is a kind of movement wherein the dancer glides one foot forcibly on the
floor with or without transfer of weight.
A. step
B. tap
C. pivot
D. slide

28. The type of dance which is performed in social gathering to honor the guest.
A. Pantomina
B. Pandanggo
C. Papuri
D. Putritos

29. It is a Samal dance class of noble women which shows off women’s dexterity
and flexibility of the shoulders, elbows, and wrist joints.
A. Sua-ko-Sua
B. Maglanka
C. Janngay
D. Kancingan

30. It is the national dance of the Philippines.

A. Singkil
B. Cariñosa
C. Rigodon
D. Tinikling

31. Which of the following dances use fighting implements?

A. Lanceros
B. Sagayan
C. Rigodon

32. A dance step of sixteen measures is __________.

A. haplik
B. sagamantica
C. papuri
D. mudansa
33. It is an Ibanag dance term wherein the dancers turn their hands from the
wrist halfway clockwise then raise and lower wrist once or twice
A. panadyak
B. maiswak
C. free hand
D. kumintang

34. This is done by bending halfway the knees and body slightly with a bow of the
head.
A. curtsy
B. do-si-do
C. dip
D. draw

35. This dance term is executed by swinging the arm downward passing in front
of the body as if scooping with trunk bending forward following the movement of
the arm is __________
A. slide
B. swing
C. salok
D. sarok

36. Two people walk toward each other, pass by right shoulder
, step sideward to the right and return to position, walking backward, passing
left shoulder is called
A. cross-over
B. do-si-do
C. counterclockwise
D. clockwise

37. The toe or ball or free foot is placed momentarily on floor and lifted again
immediately again is called
A. touch
B. step
C. pivot
D. tap

38. The free foot is drawn toward the foot which supports the body weight by
pressing the toes against the floor as the close is made is called
A. bow
B. draw
C. brush
D. Cut
39. Subli is a dance honoring the wooden cross. It originates from
A. Bohol
B. Batangas
C. Cavite
D. Mindoro

40. It is a dance among the Apayaos imitating the high – flying bird.
A. Bendian
B. Pattong
C. Say-yam
D. Turayen
41. They are called “Peacocks of the Mountain”
A. Bontocs
B. Benguets
C. Kalingas
D. Apayaos

42. This is a dance among the Maranaos which displays the women’s simplicity
and elegant walk with the use of beautifully decorated umbrellas.
A. Sagayan
B. Kapamalong
C. Pag-aper
D. Kakulangan

43. This is Palawan’s ceremonial rite of healing the sick, imploring and
thanksgiving for a good and bountiful harvest.
A. Pagdidiwata
B. Blit-Blaan
C. Binaylan
D. Sohten

44. Which of the following folk dances are classified as ceremonial dances?
1. Dugso
2. Putong
3. Pandang-Pandang
4. Daling-Daling

A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 3 only
D. 4 only

45. The National Artist in dance who is also known as the Mother of Folk Dance is
A. Lucrecia Urtula
B. Corazon Iñigo
C. Leonor Orosa Goquingco
D. Francisca Reyes Aquino

46. Which steps have the same signature?

A. polka and redoba
B. change step and waltz balance
C. kuradang and contraganza
D. espunti and sangig

Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.
You are teaching your class to dance the Subli. Which of the following
preparations in your teaching will you consider to make the class understand
thoroughly the nature and characteristics of the dance?

17. What is the sociological context of the dance?

A. Subli is a festival dance from Quezon
B. The dance comes from two tagalog words “sumubsob” at “bumali”
C. It’s a dance in honor of the Mahal na Poong Sta Krus.
D. The dance showcases the use of bamboo sticks.

48. What is the correct time signature of the music used in the dance?
A. 2/2 time signature
B. 2/4 time signature
C. ¾ time signature
D. 4/4 time signature

49. Which of the following dance steps is common to the dance?

A. Change Step
B. Mazurka
C. Mincing Steps
D. Polka Steps

50. What are the basic arm movements used in the dance?
A. Bilao and Hayon-hayon
B. Sarok and Kewet
C. Hapay and Salok
D. Masiwak and Forearm Turn

End of Test Set

February 25, 2023