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Philippine Folk Dance Characteristics

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What is a common feature of Philippine folk dances regarding the positioning of dancers?

Dancers frequently touch each other.

Dancers are typically in a line formation.

Dancers stand apart from one another. (correct)

Dancers form tightly-knit circles.

Which statement accurately describes a characteristic of Philippine folk dances?

They always involve complex choreography.

Dancers prefer to perform solo.

Hand movements play a significant role. (correct)

They feature extensive physical interactions among dancers.

What distinguishes dances from lowland areas in the Philippines compared to upland dances?

Lowland dances are purely traditional.

They do not involve any hand movements.

They have more foreign elements. (correct)

They are performed in smaller groups.

Which type of dances is typically found among non-Christian tribes in the Philippines?

<p>War dances</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'saludo' signify in Philippine folk dances?

<p>Beginning and ending of the dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Philippine Folk Dance Characteristics

Dancers generally stand apart, minimizing physical contact.
Many dances are performed in pairs or couples.
Hand movements are integral to the dances.
Formations are often long.
Most dances begin and end with a "saludo" (greeting).
Lowland dances often exhibit more foreign influences compared to upland dances.
Non-Christian tribes have war dances.
The style is traditional and expressive.
Simple, basic rhythms are dominant and define the movements.

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Explore the unique features of Philippine folk dances, where dancers maintain distance and pair off for performances. This quiz highlights the importance of hand movements, traditional styles, and the role of greetings in these expressive cultural practices.