PEKING OPERA (MUSIC)

Question 1

Where did peking opera originate from?

Answer 1

China

Question 2

What is peking opera also known as?

Answer 2

Beijing opera

Question 3

The peking opera is an amalgamation of?

Answer 3

1. Music
2. Songs
3. Arts
4. Dance
5. Various gymnastic stunts

Question 4

Peking opera also includes the representations of?

Answer 4

1. Character
2. Mood
3. Actions through gestures
4. Actions rather than words

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE. The peking opera is the most symbolic and important theater.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

What does the theme focus on in peking opera?

Answer 6

Philosophical teachings of Confucius, Buddhist religion, emperors and generals, combat, love, and adventure.

Question 7

The peking opera can be classified into two categories, what are they?

Answer 7

1. Civilian
2. Military

Question 8

A category in peking opera which is more of the vocal music.

Answer 8

Civilian

Question 9

A category in peking opera which as something to do with all the gymnastic stunts.

Answer 9

Military

Question 10

TRUE OR FALSE. In peking opera, you cannot combine civilian and military types.

Answer 10

FALSE

Question 11

The fundamental elements of Peking opera include?

Answer 11

1. Chang (vocal music)
2. Nian (dialogue)
3. Zuo (acting)
4. Da (martical arts)

Question 12

Refers to the body movements of dancing and acting performed by the actor or actress.

Answer 12

Zuo

Question 13

Refers to the students performed in the martial art type.

Answer 13

Da

Question 14

What dynasty did the costumes primarily derived from?

Answer 14

Ming dynasty

Question 15

In peking opera, facial make is an important element, and colors have meanings. What does red and yellow/white stand for?

Answer 15

Red - he/she is brave, faithful protagonist
Yellow/White - he/she is a deceitful antagonist

Question 16

What are the four types of roles in Peking opera?

Answer 16

1. Sheng (male protagonist)
2. Dan (female protagonist
3. King (male supporting character)
4. Chou (clowns)

Question 17

In peking opera music, the chang/vocal music can be done using?

Answer 17

1. Xipi
2. Erhuang

Question 18

The style used in conveying intense emotions

Answer 18

Xipi

Question 19

The style used to convey mystery and melancholy.

Answer 19

Erhuang

Question 20

The tunes produced by the instruments can be categorized into three. What are they?

Answer 20

1.Rhythmic patterns
2. Qupai
3. Aria

Question 21

What produces rhythmic patterns?

Answer 21

The percussion instruments

Question 22

Are instrumental fixed-tune melodies.

Answer 22

Qupai

Question 23

An example of a qupai which is known as the “water dragon tune”

Answer 23

Shui long yin

Question 24

What do you call the tunes?

Answer 24

Arias

Question 25

In peking opera, if it focuses on more vocal music or the civilian kind, the orchestra is called?

Answer 25

Wenchang

Question 26

TRUE OR FALSE. The wenchang orchestra is composed of wind and stringed instruments.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

In peking opera, if it focuses on more of the acrobatic stunts or the military type, the orchestra called?

Answer 27

Wuchang