MAPEH - Peking Opera

Question 1

What does Peking Opera usually contain?

Answer 1

1. Singing
2. Acting
3. Reciting
4. Acrobat fighting
5. Instrumental music

Question 2

What is Peking opera based on?

Answer 2

a. History
b. Folklore
c. Contemporary life

Question 3

What are the basic characteristics of Peking Opera?

Answer 3

1. Simple
2. Synchronization of movements
3. Symbolism

Question 4

It is a vivid & symbolic performance

Answer 4

Symbolism

Question 5

Few props

Answer 5

Simple

Question 6

What are the characteristics of actors?

Answer 6

a. Wear elaborate and colorful costumes
b. Movement is precise, symbolic, and expressive
c. Create every motion attractive on stage
d. Pleasing to the eyes and ears of the audience

Question 7

what are the 4 categories of major roles in Peking Opera

Answer 7

1. Sheng
2. Dan
3. Jing
4. Chou

Question 8

It is the male role

Answer 8

sheng

Question 9

This role depicts middle-aged man/old man

Answer 9

Laosheng

Question 10

This role is for a young male character

Answer 10

Xiaosheng

Question 11

Male character in battle scene

Answer 11

Wusheng

Question 12

It is the Female lead actress

Answer 12

Dan

Question 13

It is the main dan role it is depicted as young or middle-aged woman

Answer 13

Zhengdan

Question 14

It is the role of a lively young maiden

Answer 14

Huandan

Question 15

It is the maiden character that is skillful in martial arts

Answer 15

Wudan

Question 16

It is the male supporting actor

Answer 16

Jing

Question 17

Partly painted face w/ Humorous & negative character

Answer 17

Chou/Xiao Hua Lian

Question 18

Wenchou

Answer 18

Role of a civilian

Question 19

Wuchou

Answer 19

WIth skills in martial art

Question 20

3 types of musical instruments

Answer 20

1. Percussion instrument
2. Wind instrument
3. String instrument

Question 21

What are the 3 wind instruments

Answer 21

1. Sheng
2. Xiao
3. Dizi

Question 22

What are the 3 string instruments

Answer 22

1. Jinghu
2. Yueqin
3. Sanxian

Question 23

What are the percussion instruments?

Answer 23

Variety of gongs and cymbals

Question 24

What are the 3 types of musical elements?

Answer 24

1. Aria
2. Qupai
3. Percussion Pattern

Question 25

What is Aria?

Answer 25

A solo accompaniment portraying a character

Question 26

It is a fixed tuned melody

Answer 26

Qupai

Question 27

What is a percussion pattern?

Answer 27

provides a background to the music

Question 28

What are the 2 main melodies used?

Answer 28

1. Xipi
2. Erhuang

Question 29

It expresses sadness, grief, and tragedies

Answer 29

Erhuang