Grade 8 Music: Traditional Asian Theater
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Which of the following is one of the popular traditional songs of Japan?

  • Sakura (correct)
  • Nori
  • Chan Mali Chan
  • Ikebana

Peking Opera is a combination of four big opera troupes from what province in China?

  • Anhui (correct)
  • None of the choices
  • Yunnan
  • Sichuan

What is the most popular shamisen music?

  • Kagura
  • Yakuharai (correct)
  • Nagauta
  • Ikebana

Which of the following is considered as one of the cultural treasures of China?

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What is the Indonesian and Malay word for 'theater'?

<p>Wayang (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do make-up colors represent in the Peking Opera faces?

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Which of the following is considered to be the oldest puppet theater in Asia?

<p>Wayang Kulit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ‘Ki' in Kabuki mean?

<p>Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is a solo accompaniment portraying a character in the Peking Opera

<p>Aria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the most important person in a Wayang Kulit performance?

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Asian Musical Theater

Traditional Asian theaters communicate stories through music.

Wayang

An Indonesian and Malay word for 'theater'.

Wayang Kulit

A shadow puppet theater, performed in royal courts and public spaces in Java, Indonesia.

Ramayana & Mahabharata

Hindu epics narrated in Wayang Kulit.

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Kabuki

A Japanese classical theatre known for its elaborate costumes and makeup, stylized movements.

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Debayashi

Onstage Kabuki musical segment.

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Nagauta and Joruri

Two types of songs in Debayashi.

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Nagauta

Most popular shamisen music form of Nagauta.

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Sakura

A major Kabuki performance music.

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Peking Opera

Classical Chinese opera.

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Opera Artist’s Goal

The goal to make every performance exceptionally beautiful in every moment.

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Make-up faces

Show outstanding roles in Peking Opera.

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Aria

Solo accompaniment portraying a character.

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Qupai

Fixed-tuned melody.

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Percussion Pattern

Provides context to character’s rank or personality.

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Shamisen

A stringed instrument used in 'Nagauta'.

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Dalang

The person in-charge in Wayang Kulit performance.

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'Bu'

Dance in Kabuki.

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'Song'

Sing in Kabuki.

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'Ki'

Act in Kabuki.

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Taiko Drums

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Flutes

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Gamelan Orchestra

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Jinghu

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Yuegin

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Sanxian

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Dizi

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Suona

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Jingbo

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Bangu

A type of instrument in Asian music theater.

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Study Notes

  • The lesson plan is for Grade 8 Music, focusing on traditional Asian Theater
  • The lesson aims to help students understand and apply musical skills related to this genre

Objectives

  • Students should be able to discuss how music communicates ideas or stories in Asian musical theater
  • Students should value stories expressed and differentiate various Asian musical theaters

Content

  • Traditional Asian Music

Instruments of Asian Music Theater

  • Shamisen
  • Taiko Drums
  • Flutes
  • Gamelan Orchestra
  • Jinghu
  • Yuegin
  • Sanxian
  • Dizi
  • Suona
  • Xiaolou and Daluo
  • Jingbo
  • Bangu
  • Paiban

Wayang Kulit

  • Wayang Kulit was performed in royal courts and public spaces in Java, especially during religious events
  • This usage made the knowledge of Wayang accessible across all social classes
  • Performances depict mythologies from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata and adaptations of local legends

Kabuki

  • Debayashi is an onstage segment of Kabuki that is divided into two songs: nagauta and joruri
  • Nagauta is a chant with dramatic recitation accompanied by the shamisen
  • Sakura is a popular shamisen music used in Nagauta

Peking Opera

  • Peking Opera performers aim is to make every movement beautiful
  • Performers vary vocal techniques, rhythms, and melodies based on their thoughts and feelings, while following strict conventions based on real-life experiences
  • The colors in the make-up of Peking Opera actors represent different emotions and roles
  • The are three categories of musical accompaniment in Peking Opera: Aria (solo), Qupai (fixed melody), and percussion pattern.

Quiz Answers

  • Sakura is a popular traditional song of Japan
  • Peking Opera comes from the Anhui province of China
  • Yakuharai is the most popular shamisen music
  • Peking Opera is one of China's cultural treasures
  • Wayang is the Indonesian and Malay word for 'theater'
  • Colors in make-up represent emotions and roles in Peking Opera
  • Wayang Kulit is considered the oldest puppet theater in Asia
  • 'Ki' in Kabuki means 'Act'
  • Aria is a solo in Peking Opera
  • The Dalang is the most important person in Wayang Kulit

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Explore traditional Asian theater music for Grade 8. Discover musical instruments like Shamisen and Taiko drums. Learn about Wayang Kulit and Kabuki traditions and their cultural significance.

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