MUSIC

Question 1

He introduced new ideas in harmony and in form, including extremes of chromaticism.
A. Franz Peter Schubert C. Giacomo Puccini B. Giuseppe Verdi D. Richard Wagner

Answer 1

D. Richard Wagner

Question 2

It is a musical sequence which represents a particular character/plot
element in an opera or a musical drama.
A. Elements C. Motifs
B. Leitmotifs D. Plot twist

Answer 2

B. Leitmotifs

Question 3

When did Opera begin to be a part of the Filipino consciousness?
A. 17th century C. 19th century
B. 18th century D. 20th century

Answer 3

C. 19th century

Question 4

This tells of the continuing struggle of the Filipinos to achieve freedom and
emancipation from Spanish colonial rule and was written four years after Noli Me
Tangere.
A. Spoliarium C. Lakangbini
B. El Filibusterismo D. Makamisa

Answer 4

B. El Filibusterismo

Question 5

A three-act opera composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto by National Artist Guillermo Tolentino.
A. El Filibusterismo C. Noli Me Tangere
B. La Loba Negra D. Les Misérables

Answer 5

C. Noli Me Tangere

Question 6

Who was the cast included in El Filibusterismo?
A. Fides Cuyugan Asensio, Constancion Bernardo, and Irma Potenciano
B. Juanita Javier Torres, Don David, and Milo Cristobal
C. Doña Luisa, Lisa Macuja, and Joey Ayala
D. Ryan Cayabyab, Tony Fabella, and Arnold Buena

Answer 6

A. Fides Cuyugan Asensio, Coustancion Bernardo, and Irma Potenciano

Question 7

How many acts did the opera Noli Me Tangere composed by Felipe Padilla de Leon, with libretto by Guillermo Tolentino have?
A. 4 C. 6
B. 3 D. 8

Answer 7

B. 3

Question 8

Who was the first Filipino opera conductor?
A. Felipe Padilla de Leon
B. Bonifacio Abdon
C.Patricio Mariano
D. Francisco Feliciano

Answer 8

B. Bonifacio Abdon

Question 9

It is an orchestral piece that is played at the beginning of an opera.
A. Libretto C. Overture
B. Interlude D. Symphony

Answer 9

C. Overture

Question 10

A pause between the acts of a play.
A. Aria C. Overture
B. Interlude D. Libretto

Answer 10

C. Interlude

Question 11

What is known to be the first Filipino Opera?
A. Lakangbini
B. La Loba Negra
C. Makamisa
D. Sandugong Panaginip

Answer 11

D. Sandugong Panaginip

Question 12

Who was the first Filipina who won so many international awards for a single role?
A. Charice Pempengco
B. Sarah Geronimo
C. Lea Salonga
D. KZ Tandingan

Answer 12

C. Lea Salonga

Question 13

This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird. The music is taken from works of National Artists, arranged by Mon Faustino. Choreography is by Osais Barroso.
A. Ang Palasyo Ng Mga Duwende
B. Anting-Anting
C. Ang prinsipe Ng Mga Ibong
D, Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa

Answer 13

A. And Palasyo Ng Mga Duwende

Question 14

It is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and drama.
A. Ravana
B. Rama Hair
C. Lakshmana
D. Panchavati

Answer 14

B. Rama Hair

Question 15

Refers to the text of an opera. Librettist and the composer work closely together to tell the story.
A. Libretto
B. Score
C. Aria
D. Recitative

Answer 15

B. Score