Questions and Answers
What does the word 'Makonggo' come from?
The Tagalog term for monkey, chonggo or unggo.
Which instruments are used in the music for the Makonggo dance?
Dynamics refers to the color patterns in a piece of music.
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Name the three levels of movement in dance.
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____ is an essential tool and element of art.
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What are the primary colors?
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Match the following musical dynamics terms with their meanings:
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What is a set in theater?
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___ are clothing worn by performers to reflect the characters they portray.
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Organic shapes are formed by sharp, lifeless lines.
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Study Notes
Makonggo Dance
- Originates from Santa Maria, Bulacan, modeled after monkey movements.
- The term "Makonggo" derives from the Tagalog word for monkey, "chonggo" or "unggo."
- Music for the dance is typically performed using harmonica or guitar, recorded by Juan Silos Jr. and His Rondalla.
- Employs rondalla instruments including bandurria, laud, octavina, guitar, and bajo de unas.
Dynamics in Music
- Dynamics refer to the volume of sound, encompassing terms like:
- Forte: Loud sounds.
- Mezzo: Intermediate sounds, balancing loudness and softness.
- Mezzo piano: Softer than piano, yet not as loud as mezzo forte.
- Mezzo forte: Louder than mezzo piano, but softer than forte.
- Piano: Soft sounds.
Elements of Theater
- A spectacle includes all visual components on stage: sets, props, and costumes.
- Set: Creates the production's atmosphere.
- Props: Objects used during performances, enhancing storytelling.
- Costumes: Clothing worn by performers to reflect their characters, enhancing audience understanding.
Levels of Movement in Dance
- Movement divided into three spatial levels:
- Low: Closest to the floor.
- Medium: Middle height.
- High: Closest to the ceiling.
Elements of Art
- Line: Tool to create distance between two points; can be straight, curved, thick, thin, short, long, static, or dynamic.
- Shapes and Forms: Shapes are two-dimensional; forms are three-dimensional and include organic (natural) and geometric (sharp, lifeless) shapes.
- Proportion: Refers to the size, shape, and spatial arrangement in art, ensuring balanced composition.
- Scale: Relates to the size of an object in relation to other elements in a design.
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Color: Used to infuse visual interest and express emotions, categorized into:
- Primary (red, yellow, blue).
- Secondary (orange, green, violet).
- Tertiary (mix of primary and secondary).
- Value: Created by mixing black or white with color, affecting the artwork's tone.
Borlas de Pastillas
- Known as Pabalat Art; utilizes Japanese paper (papel de hapon).
- Designs feature intricate patterns formed by mixing lines and shapes, achieving a balanced final composition.
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Explore the fascinating Makonggo dance from Bulacan, its origins, and the musical dynamics that accompany it. This quiz also covers the essential elements of theater, including sets, props, and costumes, that bring performances to life.
