Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
SAN ESTEBAN HIGH SCHOOL
SAN ESTEBAN MACABEBE, PAMPANGA

SECOND QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN MUSIC & ARTS 8

School Year 2022 – 2023

Name: Grade and Section: Date:

Multiple Choice – Read the sentences carefully. Select the correct answer and write the letter corresponding
to your answer on your answer sheet.

__________ 1. BTS and Black Pink are considered the best musical groups in pop music. In which of the
following countries did BTS and Black Pink originate?
A. China C. Korea
B. Japan D. Philippines
__________ 2. Heptatonic scale is also known as 7-tone scale, while pentatonic scale uses a ________tone
scale.
A. 4 C. 6
B. 5 D. 7
__________ 3. Pengling is a Japanese musical instrument. It has two small bells that are made of high-tin
bronze. Which of the following classifications of musical instrument does Pengling fall under?
A. Aerophone C. Idiophone
B. Chordophone D. Membranophone
__________ 4. Which of the following is the most famous form of Japanese theater?
A. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit
B. Peking Opera D. Wayang Golek
__________ 5. Which element of music determines the highness and lowness of a sound?
A. Tempo C. Pitch
B. Texture D. Rhythm
__________ 6. The Philippines has its well-known Banaue Rice Terraces, while China has its own famous
tourist spot known as the __________.
A. Pyramid of Gyza C. Eiffel tower
B. Great Wall of China D. Christ the redeemer
__________ 7. Which of the following countries is also known as the “Land of the Rising Sun”?
A. China C. Korea
B. Japan D. Philippines
__________ 8. One of the folk songs of Japan is "Sakura." What is the English term for "Sakura"?
A. Cherry Blossom C. Leaves
B. Flowers D. Winter
__________ 9. Odaiko is also known as the "Big Drum" of Japan. Which of the following classifications of
musical instrument does Odaiko fall under?
A. Membranophone C. Electrophone
B. Idiophone D. Chordophone
__________ 10. Which element of music determines the speed of the music?
A. Tempo C. Pitch
B. Texture D. Rhythm
__________ 11. What is the classification of musical instrument where sounds are produced by the use of
electricity?
A. Membranophone C. Electrophone
B. Idiophone D. Chordophone
__________ 12. Which of the following countries is also known as the “Land of the Morning Calm”?
A. China C. Korea
B. Japan D. Malaysia
__________ 13. Yunlou literally means “cloud gongs.” Yunlou falls under what classification of musical
instrument?
A. Membranophones C. Electrophone
B. Idiophone D. Chordophone
__________ 14. Sheng is a Chinese mouth organ and is classified as an aerophone. Which of the following is
also classified as an aerophone?
A. Drum C. Gong
B. Flute D. Maracas
__________ 15. Which element of music is defined as a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or
sound?
A. Tempo C. Rhythm
B. Texture D. Pitch
__________ 16. Koto is a 13-stringed zither. Koto falls under what classification of instrument?
A. Aerophone C. Electrophone
B. Chordophone D. Idiophone
__________ 17. Aerophone: wind Chordophone: _________.
A. Wind C. Solemn
B. String D. Electricity
__________ 18. Idiophone: Gong Membranophone: _________.
A. Drums C. String
B. Electric Guitar D. Piano
__________ 19. The following are classified as Idiophones EXCEPT.
A. Xylophone C. Gong
B. Maracas D. Drum
__________ 20. Chordophone: Kayagum Membranophone: ________
A. Maracas C. Flute
B. Gong D. Drum
__________ 21. The methods for producing sounds on chordophone musical instruments are as follows
EXCEPT for one.
A. Strumming C. Hitting
B. Plucking D. Bowed
__________ 22. The following are the characteristics of Chinese musicians EXCEPT ________.
A. Accompany song passages
B. Control the length of music
C. Provide an atmospheric background
D. Weld the performance into a rhythmical whole
__________ 23. Which of the following best defines the word “ensemble”?
A. A group of people who perform individually.
B. A group of musicians who judge and criticize a performance.
C. A group of musicians, actors, or dancers who perform together.
D. A group of people who sell different kinds of musical instruments.

24-25. Create a rhythmic pattern following the time signature of 2/4 (two-four)

Same note could only be use twice -1 point

Proper position of time signature in the staff – 1 point