12 Questions
What is the term for theater in Indonesian and Malayian?
Wayang
Who operates the puppets, narrates the story, and conducts the Gamelan in a Wayang Kulit performance?
Dhalang
What is the name of the ensemble that accompanies Wayang Kulit performances?
Gamelan Ensemble
What does the word 'Kulit' mean in Wayang Kulit?
Skin
What is the Javanese word for shadow or imagination?
Bayang
What is the primary material used to make the instruments in a Gamelan Ensemble?
Bronze
Which of the following is NOT an instrument that accompanies Wayang Kulit performances in Java?
Piano
What is the purpose of the Gamelan Ensemble in a Wayang Kulit performance?
To accompany the singing and stage actions
What is the characteristic of the sound produced by the Javanese Gamelan music?
Bright sound
What is the function of the Bonang in a Gamelan Ensemble?
To produce a set of bronze bowls
What is unique about the Kempyang and Ketuk in a Gamelan Ensemble?
They are always placed together on a wooden case
What is the purpose of the Gamelan Ensemble in a theatrical performance?
To accompany the singing and stage actions
Explore the various forms of theater in Asia, including Kabuki, Wayang Kulit, and Peking Opera. Learn about the unique designs, stories, and music that influence people's lives. Identify musical characteristics and describe the instruments used in these traditional performances.
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