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What is the name of the gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia?
What is the name of the gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia?
- Bonang
- Kulintang (correct)
- Gender
- Berong Becayan
Which musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula consists of xylophones played swiftly and rhythmically in traditional Malay functions?
Which musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula consists of xylophones played swiftly and rhythmically in traditional Malay functions?
- Pesindhen
- Gong Ageng
- Bonang
- Kertok (correct)
What type of musical form is important to Malaysia’s national culture, involving singing in groups and often in a competitive manner?
What type of musical form is important to Malaysia’s national culture, involving singing in groups and often in a competitive manner?
- Berong Becayan
- Gender
- Dikir Barat (correct)
- Bonang
Which country besides Malaysia also has a similar gong-based ensemble to the Kulintang?
Which country besides Malaysia also has a similar gong-based ensemble to the Kulintang?
What is the type of vocal music that is promoted as an important part of Malaysian national culture by the government?
What is the type of vocal music that is promoted as an important part of Malaysian national culture by the government?
In which traditional Malay function would you expect to hear specific interlocking rhythms played swiftly on xylophones?
In which traditional Malay function would you expect to hear specific interlocking rhythms played swiftly on xylophones?
Which of these is NOT a Javanese Gamelan instrument?
Which of these is NOT a Javanese Gamelan instrument?
'Dikir Barat' is often performed in groups with what range of members?
'Dikir Barat' is often performed in groups with what range of members?
'Agung' and 'Kulintang' are ensembles commonly used in funerals and weddings in which region?
'Agung' and 'Kulintang' are ensembles commonly used in funerals and weddings in which region?
What musical elements are combined in the post-Portuguese period music development?
What musical elements are combined in the post-Portuguese period music development?
