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Which of the following scales is associated with the Southern Tribes in Mindanao?
Which of the following scales is associated with the Southern Tribes in Mindanao?
Folk songs in the Philippines were composed by known composers and are usually passed down through generations.
Folk songs in the Philippines were composed by known composers and are usually passed down through generations.
False
What term describes singing without instrumental accompaniment?
What term describes singing without instrumental accompaniment?
A capella
Vocal music in Islamic culture is often characterized by the use of __________.
Vocal music in Islamic culture is often characterized by the use of __________.
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Match the countries with their corresponding folk songs:
Match the countries with their corresponding folk songs:
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Which of the following describes a Babaylan?
Which of the following describes a Babaylan?
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Chinese traditional singing style is characterized by a high-pitched but resonant voice.
Chinese traditional singing style is characterized by a high-pitched but resonant voice.
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The song 'Magtanim ay ‘di Biro' is an example of a __________ song.
The song 'Magtanim ay ‘di Biro' is an example of a __________ song.
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What is the defining feature of metallophones?
What is the defining feature of metallophones?
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Aerophones produce sound by being struck or hit.
Aerophones produce sound by being struck or hit.
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What is the term for a man's feeling toward a woman expressed through singing?
What is the term for a man's feeling toward a woman expressed through singing?
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The instrument used in Laos that belongs to the chordophone family is called the ______.
The instrument used in Laos that belongs to the chordophone family is called the ______.
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Match the following musical instruments with their countries of origin:
Match the following musical instruments with their countries of origin:
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Which instrument is associated with the country of Cambodia?
Which instrument is associated with the country of Cambodia?
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WAYANG KULIT is a traditional form of theatre art in the Philippines.
WAYANG KULIT is a traditional form of theatre art in the Philippines.
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What type of folktale performance is known for using puppets and is often accompanied by an orchestra?
What type of folktale performance is known for using puppets and is often accompanied by an orchestra?
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What does the Thaipusam Festival commemorate?
What does the Thaipusam Festival commemorate?
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Bon Om Touk Festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the rainy season.
Bon Om Touk Festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the rainy season.
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What is a unique feature of the Bun Bang Fai Festival?
What is a unique feature of the Bun Bang Fai Festival?
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The ______ Festival is celebrated in Vietnam as the New Year based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
The ______ Festival is celebrated in Vietnam as the New Year based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar.
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Match the following festivals with their respective countries:
Match the following festivals with their respective countries:
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Which festival includes free music concerts in its celebrations?
Which festival includes free music concerts in its celebrations?
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Music in the Thaipusam Festival is heavily influenced by traditional Malay genres.
Music in the Thaipusam Festival is heavily influenced by traditional Malay genres.
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What significance does the Bun Bang Fai Festival have in terms of the seasonal calendar?
What significance does the Bun Bang Fai Festival have in terms of the seasonal calendar?
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What is a common feature of the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand?
What is a common feature of the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand?
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The Sinulog Festival commemorates the conversion of Muslims to Christianity.
The Sinulog Festival commemorates the conversion of Muslims to Christianity.
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What is the primary goal of the celebrations in Vietnamese New Year?
What is the primary goal of the celebrations in Vietnamese New Year?
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The Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan commemorates how Pagan Aetas turned into __________.
The Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, Aklan commemorates how Pagan Aetas turned into __________.
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Match the following festivals with their descriptions:
Match the following festivals with their descriptions:
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What cultural significance do festivals have in the context of Philippine and Southeast Asian societies?
What cultural significance do festivals have in the context of Philippine and Southeast Asian societies?
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The preservation of traditional festivals is less important due to globalization.
The preservation of traditional festivals is less important due to globalization.
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Name one psychological benefit of participating in traditional festivals.
Name one psychological benefit of participating in traditional festivals.
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What does the word 'Masskara' literally mean?
What does the word 'Masskara' literally mean?
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The Panagbenga festival is celebrated as a tribute to the city's flowers and takes place in February.
The Panagbenga festival is celebrated as a tribute to the city's flowers and takes place in February.
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What Philippine folk dance imitates a duel between two groups?
What Philippine folk dance imitates a duel between two groups?
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The ________ parade commemorates the capture of Christ by Roman soldiers.
The ________ parade commemorates the capture of Christ by Roman soldiers.
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Which festival is known for performers wearing smiling masks?
Which festival is known for performers wearing smiling masks?
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Match the following festivals with their key features:
Match the following festivals with their key features:
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Folk arts in the Philippines are only made for decorative purposes.
Folk arts in the Philippines are only made for decorative purposes.
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Each dancer in Maglalatik carries a wooden ________ to create a clattering sound.
Each dancer in Maglalatik carries a wooden ________ to create a clattering sound.
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Study Notes
2nd Quarter: Conventional Traditional or Local Folk Music and Arts (Pre-war) Common to the Philippines and Southeast Asia
- Traditional music and art forms prevalent in the Philippines and Southeast Asia before World War II.
I. MUSIC
- Pentatonic scales: Musical scales using five notes. Demonstrated with musical notation.
- Oriental Influence: Music with origins in East Asian cultures.
- Maqam Scale: Musical scale specific to Islamic cultures. Also shown with musical notation.
- Islamic Influence: Music with origins in Islamic cultures.
- Diatonic Scale: Musical scale using eight notes. Shown with musical notation.
- European Influence: Music with origins in European cultures.
Terms in Vocal Music
- A capella: Singing without instrumental accompaniment.
- Mellismatic: Many notes sung on one syllable.
- Tremolo: A trembling or shaking effect in a tone.
- Babaylan: A religious leader who communicates with spirits (also known as a healer).
Chinese Influences in Southeast Asian Vocal Music
- Chinese traditional singing is high-pitched, thin, and non-resonant, often nasal.
Islamic Influences in Southeast Asian Vocal Music
- Singing is essential in Islamic culture, particularly in prayers. Characterized by melismatic singing (many notes in one syllable), strained vocals, and tremolos. Often without instrumental accompaniment, although percussion may be present sometimes.
Vocal Music
- Folk Songs: Songs about daily life, often with nonsensical lyrics. Passed down orally through generations. No known composers.
- Songs about Epics and Legends: Stories about heroes and epics. Often told through songs. No known composers.
- Love songs: Examples include the Harana (serenade) — a song expressing a man's feelings to a woman.
Instrumental Music
- Metallophones: Metal instruments requiring hitting or striking to produce sound. Include specific examples.
- Kongvong (Cambodia)
- Kulintang a tiniok (Philippines)
- Saron (Indonesia)
- Agong (Philippines)
- Bab'ndir (Philippines)
Musical Instruments
- List of musical instruments and their countries of origin.
Idiophones
- Wooden instruments requiring striking or hitting to produce sound. This includes examples.
Chordophones
- Stringed instruments, plucked, strummed, or bowed, produce sound. Examples include specific examples.
- Kudyapi (Philippines)
- Gambus (Brunei)
Membranophones
- Drums using stretched animal skins. Require hitting or beating to produce sound. Specific examples include:
- Dabakan (Philippines)
Aerophones
- Instruments that require air to be blown to produce sound.
II. Theater Arts
- Theater art encompasses singing, dancing, and acting (dialogue). Performances use costumes, makeup, props (scenery), and appropriate lighting for effect and expressiveness.
Indonesian - Wayang Kulit
- Puppet performances using cutout puppets. Controlled by a puppeteer (Dalang), and accompanied by a Gamelan orchestra.
Philippine - Sarswela
- Traditional theatrical performances.
Vietnam - Hat Cheo Opera
- Traditional Vietnamese opera.
III. Festivals
- Festivals are celebrations that combine music, dance, drama, and food. Music and dance are integral components of celebrations.
IV. Dance
- Maglalatik: Philippine folk dance mimicking a combat, using coconut shells.
V. Folk Arts
- Folk arts are handmade crafts, often for everyday use and/or decorative purposes.
- Barong Tagalog (Filipino men's formal shirt)
- Baro't saya (formal Filipiniana dress)
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Test your knowledge on the folk music of the Philippines and the surrounding regions. This quiz covers various aspects from scales associated with Southern Tribes to the characteristics of different musical instruments. Dive into the rich tapestry of Southeast Asian music culture and see how well you understand its roots.
