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What reaction do some Philippine listeners initially have towards Asian music?
What reaction do some Philippine listeners initially have towards Asian music?
- They immediately classify it as art music.
- They embrace it as superior to Western music.
- They experience perplexity or strangeness. (correct)
- They feel a strong cultural connection to it.
How do some audiences categorize Asian music compared to Western music?
How do some audiences categorize Asian music compared to Western music?
- Both are considered equal in artistic value.
- Asian music is often seen as 'folk music'. (correct)
- Asian music is viewed as more advanced.
- Asian music is entirely rejected in comparison.
What historical perspective influences listeners' views on Asian music?
What historical perspective influences listeners' views on Asian music?
- Contemporary views of global music integration.
- Asian music has always been accepted as art music.
- Values from 19th century Western musical aesthetics. (correct)
- No historical context influences these views.
What is the current view of serious scholars regarding non-European music?
What is the current view of serious scholars regarding non-European music?
What was the purpose of the paper read by José Maceda in 1963-1964?
What was the purpose of the paper read by José Maceda in 1963-1964?
What did Leopold Godowsky's visit to Manila help to illustrate?
What did Leopold Godowsky's visit to Manila help to illustrate?
Which musical comparison is referenced in José Maceda's discussion?
Which musical comparison is referenced in José Maceda's discussion?
In what way did audiences often perceive their own musical progress compared to Asian music?
In what way did audiences often perceive their own musical progress compared to Asian music?
What key factor has influenced the understanding of Asian music among researchers?
What key factor has influenced the understanding of Asian music among researchers?
What type of music did some audiences consider superior to Asian music?
What type of music did some audiences consider superior to Asian music?
Study Notes
The Place of Asian Music in Philippine Contemporary Society
- Filipinos are generally unfamiliar with Asian musical traditions, often perceiving it as strange or foreign due to their exposure to Western music.
- Some Filipinos may perceive non-Western music as "folk music" rather than "art music", placing it inferior to Western classical composers like Bach and Beethoven.
- The belief that Western music is superior to non-Western music stems from 19th-century Western musical aesthetics.
- Serious scholars today recognize the artistic value of non-European music, actively seeking to understand its unique elements and appeal.
- Leopold Godowsky, a famous pianist who visited Manila, described Javanese orchestra music as having a unique and captivating "sonority".
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Explore the perceptions and impact of Asian music within contemporary Philippine society. This quiz delves into the historical context of how Western music has overshadowed non-Western traditions and recognizes the evolving appreciation for Asian musical forms. Test your knowledge on the intersection of culture and music.
