MAPEH QUIZ Flashcards
traditional Japanese popular drama with
singing and dancing performed in a highly stylized
manner.
Kabuki
The term kabuki originally suggested the
unorthodox and shocking character of this art form
with highly stylized song, mime and dance, now
performed only by
Male actors
In modern Japanese, the word is
written with three characters: ka,
signifying “_____”; bu, “_____”;
and ki, _____.”
Ka: song, bu: dance, ki: skill
This was derived
from the word “KABUKU”
meaning “______” or “______”
To lean or to be out of ordinary
The traditional song of
Japan that produces
distinct characteristics u s e d
in the Asian style of making
melodies is also known as
the
Pentatonic Scale
DANCES AND MOVEMENT in
Japansese Kabuki theatre are
accompanied by _______
collected and popularized a
number of aspects from all
previous forms of Japanese
Music.
shamisen music
classic court music imported
from China during the 18th century
Gagaku
chant derives from shomy (the
sophisticated and rich tradition of Buddhist
chanting)
Nō
is a long song which reached a
golden age in the first half of the 19th
century as dance music for the henge
mono (quick-change piece)
Nagauta
Japanese Shamisen music is very flexible, can be performed by one
shamisen or by an entire orchestra of ____
musicians
20
How many are shamisen players?
While other play flutes
a) Fue taken from the nō
b) Drums: Small drum- _____
Waist drum- ______
Stick drum- _____
10 shamisen players
kotsuzumi
otsuzumi
taiko
Peking Opera Also known as the ______
Beijing Opera
fully
developed and recognized by the mid-19th
century
Peking/Beijing Opera
A stylized Chinese form of Opera dating from
the late 18th century, in which speech, singing,
mime, and acrobatics are performed to an
instrumental accompaniment
Peking Opera
the Peking Opera has
two main styles music:
• Erh-huang
• and the His-p’l.
These styles are very similar and the
only difference is the _____.
His-p’l has _______ sound than erh-huang.
Key, lower
They also utilize the technique
called _______ which is
commonly used for sorrowful
songs, and is only sung by
_______ characters.
Fan-pan, bearded
It is comprised of ____ musicians sitting on
stools in the far corner of the stage.
8
• Each performance in a Peking Opera begins
with the _____ and ______, a small and large
gong and cymbals.
Ta-lo and siao-lo
• In some performances, peking opera also start with a
________.
Single skin drum or kettle drum
• The conductor usually sits in the ______ of
the orchestra and creates tempo with this
drum.
Center
cross flute; usually
played along singing
Ti-ts
recorded flutes;
usually played along singing
Siao
trumpet; announces
prosperous occasions
(victories, good news, etc.)
Sona
What type of instruments are Ti-ts, Siao, Sona?
Aerophone
is a two-stringed violin-like instrument
that is help upright against the knee
Hu-ch’in
Is a two-stringed violin-like instrument
that has a more graceful sound
Bu-ch’in
is a four-stringed moon guitar
Yue-ch’in
is a three-stringed instrument
San-sien
is a similar to lute with four strings
Pi-p’a
What type of instruments are Hu-ch’in, Bu-ch’in, Yue-ch’in, San-sien, Pi-p’a?
Chordophone
gongs; signify
the beginning of the performance
Ta-lo, siao-lo
kettle drum; used to
create the tempo of the
performance.
Tan-pi-ku
are
prevalent in Java and Bali in Indonesia,
and Kelantan and Terengganu in
Malaysia are the best known of the
Indonesian.
Wayang kulit shadow puppets
______ meaning to perform and
______ means skin that refers to the
leather construction of the puppets.
Wayang, kulit
as a source of recreation, of
humor and of popular philosophy is an essential communication
between the artist and the audience.
Dalang
is an invention of man
which reflects his experience of
nature and of his thought. Puppets
are projected by the lamp on a white
screen.
Shadow play
were
manipulated by the chief
performer, the dalang, who told a
story to the accompaniment of
several instruments, including some
that are part of the present-day
Gamelan ensemble.
Non-jointed puppets
is comprised
mainly of bronze percussion
instruments, augmented by
other percussion instruments,
strings, and flute.
Gamelan ensemble
A xylophone of heavy bronze bars
Saron
bronze xylophone with resonance
chambers beneath
Gender
set of bronze bowls
Bonang
hanging gongs
Gong and kempul
single inverted bronze
bowl
Kenong and ketuk
wooden xylophone
Gambang
flute
Suling
horizontal drum beat with the
fingers on both ends
Kendang
The _____ is a traditional Japanese drum with limitless rhythmic possibilities.
Taiko
the word “_____” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm.
Kodo
Kodo can also mean “________” which reflects the group’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child.
Children of the drum
is held, for protection and good haul, in Maisaka, a fisherman town in western
Hamamatsu.
A Taiko drums festival
also known as “Sapporo snow festival”, is held for about a week in Hokkaido. This festivity is one of Japan’s most popular winter events, starting out in 1950 when a group of high-school students built snow statues in the local park.
Yuki Matsuri
is the ancient tradition of going to enjoy the blooming of cherry blossoms and sometimes plum blossoms in parks and throughout the countryside in Japan.
Hanami
Hanami literally means ____
Viewing flowers
is a long-standing
Japanese tradition of welcoming spring. Also known as the “cherry blossom festival,” this annual celebration is about appreciating the temporal beauty of nature.
Hanami
Also known as
Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is the grandest festival in China, with a 7-day long holiday. As the most colorful annual event, the
traditional CNY celebration lasts
longer, up to two weeks, and the climax arrives around the Lunar
New Year’s Eve.
Chinese New Year
is a traditional holiday that
commemorates the life and death of the
famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan (Chu
Yuan).
Dragon Boat Festival
The festival occurs on the fifth day
of the fifth month on the Chinese
lunisolar calendar.
Dragon Boat Festival
The most popular and representative
activity of Dragon Boat Festival is ______
dragon
boat racing.
falls on
month 5 day 5 of the Chinese lunar
calendar (around mid-June). During this
traditional festival in China, people
customarily eat ______
Dragon Boat Festival, rice dumplings
has been an expressive art form in
China for approximately 3000 years. The
dance originated from Chaoxian, (Chinese:朝
鲜; pinyin: cháo xiǎn) a minority group, which is
one of the 56 ethnic groups in China.
Fan Dance
Fan
Dance traditionally has been performed by
groups of ________. In the dance
performance, the dancers in lavish costumes
represented various designs and shapes using
large fans made of ______. The
most common of these depicted images were
birds, peacocks, flowers, butterflies and
waves.
Female dancers, colorful silk or satin
is
performed in celebration
of Chinese culture. It
represents beauty, grace
and delicacy. The dance is
composed of consistently
changing rhythms paired
with consistency changing
body positions.
Chinese fan dance
is a traditional form of
dance that originates from the
Indonesian island of Bali. It is a highly
expressive and vibrant art form that is
deeply intertwined with Balinese
culture, religion, and spirituality.
Balinese Dance
is characterized by
intricate hand and finger movements,
elaborate costumes, facial expressions,
and rhythmic footwork.
Balinese dance
also known as
the Lantern Festival or Yi Peng Festival,
is a traditional event celebrated in
various Asian countries, particularly in
Taiwan and Thailand. During the
festival, people release sky lanterns
into the night sky, symbolizing letting
go of worries and sending well wishes
for the future. It’s a beautiful sight to
see thousands of glowing lanterns
floating gracefully into the air.
The Sky Lantern Festival,
What are the Japanese shamisen music?
Gagaku, Nō, Nagauta
The cherry tree, sakura, These trees are also called ________ in botanical circles.
somei-
yoshino trees or yedoensis
China during this period is
dominated by the
following:
❖iconic red lanterns,
❖loud fireworks,
❖massive banquets and parades,
❖and the festival even triggers
exuberant celebrations across
the globe.
During the festival, people release sky lanterns into the night sky, symbolizing letting go of worries and sending well wishes for the future.
Sky Lantern Festival
