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What is a kiln?
A place to fire pots or jars at high temperatures to give them a hard and durable form.
What is a Manunggul jar?
A secondary burial jar from Palawan with carved figures representing a journey after death.
What is a kendi?
A container for pouring and drinking in Southeast Asia, type of container with a mouth and spout but no handles.
What does carving involve?
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What is kulintang?
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What is talempong?
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What is the primary function of a kendi in Southeast Asia?
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Which of the following instruments is part of the kulintang ensemble?
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What does the Manunggul jar represent in its design?
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What is the primary characteristic of carving as an art form?
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Which cultural group is associated with the traditional music known as talempong?
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Study Notes
Glossary of Terms
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KILN
- A high-temperature oven used for firing pottery, resulting in hard and durable forms.
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MANUNGGUL JAR
- A secondary burial jar from Palawan, characterized by carved human figures on its lid.
- The figures symbolize the souls' journey to a new stage of existence after death.
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KENDI
- A traditional Southeast Asian container specifically designed for pouring and drinking.
- Features a mouth and spout but lacks handles; integral to rituals and daily life since ancient times.
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CARVING
- The technique of shaping materials by systematically scraping away parts using tools.
- It allows for detailed designs and artistic expressions in various forms of art.
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KULINTANG
- A musical ensemble from the Sulu and Mindanao regions of the Philippines and northern Borneo, consisting of gongs and drums.
- The name is derived from the primary instrument, the kettle gong.
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TALEMPONG
- Traditional music from the Minangkabau culture of Western Sumatra, Indonesia.
- A talempong refers to a small kettle gong, central to the musical practices in this region.
Glossary of Terms
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KILN
- A high-temperature oven used for firing pottery, resulting in hard and durable forms.
-
MANUNGGUL JAR
- A secondary burial jar from Palawan, characterized by carved human figures on its lid.
- The figures symbolize the souls' journey to a new stage of existence after death.
-
KENDI
- A traditional Southeast Asian container specifically designed for pouring and drinking.
- Features a mouth and spout but lacks handles; integral to rituals and daily life since ancient times.
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CARVING
- The technique of shaping materials by systematically scraping away parts using tools.
- It allows for detailed designs and artistic expressions in various forms of art.
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KULINTANG
- A musical ensemble from the Sulu and Mindanao regions of the Philippines and northern Borneo, consisting of gongs and drums.
- The name is derived from the primary instrument, the kettle gong.
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TALEMPONG
- Traditional music from the Minangkabau culture of Western Sumatra, Indonesia.
- A talempong refers to a small kettle gong, central to the musical practices in this region.
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Explore key terms related to Southeast Asian ceramics in this quiz. From the unique Manunggul Jar to the versatile Kendi, you'll discover the significance of these artifacts in culture and rituals. Test your knowledge and deepen your understanding of traditional pottery practices.
