Sakuting Flashcards
Q: What is Sakuting?
A: A folk dance of the Cordillera people during the American regime.
Q: What does Sakuting depict?
A: A boy and a girl traveling to the lowlands of Abra and Ilocos Norte during Christmas to perform and ask for gifts.
Q: What makes Sakuting lively?
A: The dancers strike sticks together rhythmically, producing a unique sound.
Q: What is the purpose of the sticks in Sakuting?
A: They serve as both a dance prop and a musical accompaniment.
Q: What do girls wear in Sakuting?
A: A native Ilocano-style kimono with elbow-length sleeves.
Q: What do boys wear in Sakuting?
A: A native hat, camisa de chino, and red trousers.
Q: How many parts does the music of Sakuting have?
A: Nine parts.
Q: What are the time signatures used in Sakuting’s music?
A: 2/4 and 3/4 time signatures.
Q: What is the first movement of the Sakuting dance?
A: Partners walk side by side in rhythm with the music, led by the head pair, finishing by facing their partners.
Q: How do dancers hold the sticks at the start of the dance?
A: The right arm is bent in front holding the stick upward, while the left hand holds the stick behind the waist.
