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 LESSON 1 QUARTER 4 – MUSIC GRADE 8 In Kabuki, several “Shamisen” players are added to the Hayashi
Theater Arts is one of the standard traditions of the people in along with, depending on the play, traditional percussion
Asia, particularly in Japan and China. This kind of theater was instruments such as taiko, wind instruments, and others
transmitted from generation to generation. It mirrors or including those that are used for sound effects.
reflects life. Its key principle is selectivity. Through various
sorts of theater art, a particular form can convey clarity of
story, order, and wonder, which is rarely found in ordinary life. Seatwork 4.2 MUSIC 4-24-2023
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the
Asian countries are rich in music. Genres vary from one LETTER AND WORD in your Music Notebook
country to another. This indicates the actors and actresses 1. Which of the following best describes Kabuki?
ignite communicating through musical theater. Would you like A. It is combined mainly with martial arts and karate.
to know the styles of the three countries in Asia? If so, let us B. It is means sing, dance, and act.
visit these three countries. C. It uses puppets cast to shadows.
D. It uses heavy make-up.
1. Shadow Puppet Theater is popular in Indonesia and some 2. Who is the most important person in a Wayang Kulit
countries all over the world. It is one of the oldest traditional performance?
storytelling which includes puppet material with background A. Balang B. Dalang C. Galang D. Wayang
music. 3. Which is considered to be the oldest puppet theater in Asia?
“Wayang” is an Indonesian term for theater and “Kulit” means A. Kabuki B. Peking OperaC. Wayang Kulit D. Nang Yai
skin which refers to puppet theater performance whose 4. What is the major function of the Gamelan orchestra?
materials are made of leather and has control rods. Another A. Accompany stage action during the performance.
feature of “Wayang Kulit” is it is cast on the shadow. B. Accompany ritualistic prayers before the play.
MUSIC OF SHADOW PUPPET THEATER C. Accompany the singers during the performance.
Wayang Kulit is performed with the accompaniment of the D. Accompany stylistic dance presentations.
Gamelan Ensemble. The “Gamelan” is an orchestra consisting 5. Which among the following orchestras accompany a Wayang
largely of several varieties of gongs and various sets of tuned Kulit
metal instruments that are struck with mallets. performance?
The bronze content of Gamelan music gives bright, lingering A. Hayashi B. Gamelan C. Piphat D. Pinpeat
sound, and majestic melodies. Balinese gamelan adds delicate 6. Which of the following musical instruments is widely used in
sounds of percussive melody. Its mood has two major dramatic a Kabuki performance?
functions that accompany the Dalang. A. Shamisen B. Erhu C. Gong D. Suling
The Dalang, a specific name for the puppeteer and storyteller 7. Which of the following theater is the first dramatic
who operates the puppets while narrating the story, speaking entertainment in Japan that was designed for the taste of the
all of the dialogue, providing the sound effects, and conducting common people?
the Gamelan. A. Kabuki B. Peking OperaC. Wayang Kulit D. Nang Yai
2. Peking Opera, also known termed as Beijing Opera, is an 8. Which among the orchestras is characterized as an ensemble
essential cultural tradition in China. Nearly 200 years ago, four of metal instruments such as gongs?
big opera troupes from Anhui province combined to create A. Hayashi B. Gamelan C. Piphat D. Pinpeat
what is now known as Peking Opera. It is a synthesis of stylized 9. Peking Opera is a combination of four big opera troupes
action, singing, dialogue, mime, dancing, and acrobatic from what province in China?
fighting to represent a story or depict different characters and A. Sichuan B. Yunnan C. Anhui D.
their emotions. Zhejiang
Music of “Peking Opera” 10.What division of musical instruments in Peking Opera is
The music played in the Peking Opera is not created by a mainly used to accompany the singing of the actors and
composer, but is based on sets of traditional, codified tunes, actresses?
with the singing mainly following two sets of tunes. The A. Laodan B. Wu Sheng C. Wenchang D. Shamisen
instruments used are all traditional musical instruments. 11.What classification of musical instruments is mostly used in
There are two divisions of musical instruments in the Peking Kabuki
Opera. The “Wenchang” is mainly there to accompany the Theater?
singing of the actors and actresses. It features musical A. Aerophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D.
instruments such as jinghu, the yuequin, and the pipa. Membranophone
The “Whuchang” is there to accompany the acting, dancing 12.Which of the following musical instrument is not seen in a
and fighting. Peking Opera?
3. Kabuki Theater A. Gong B. Jinghu C. Yueqin D. Shamisen
In modern Japanese, the word “Kabuki” is written in three 13.Which of the following best describes Kabuki?
letters where each letter describes the elements incorporated A. It is uses chordophone instruments.
in this theater arts. “Ka” means to sing, “Bu” means to dance, B. It is performed using musical instruments.
and “Ki” means to act. C. It is performed in stylized manner which combines acting,
Kabuki was the first dramatic entertainment that was designed singing,
for the tastes of the common people in Japan. It is dated at and dancing.
least 400 years where a female dancer, “Okuni”, performed D. It is presented with shadow casting.
comedic imitations of Buddhist prayers in an empty riverbed. 14. Below are examples of a membranophone except:
She entertained the people with her singing, dancing, and A. Kotsuzumi B. Kendang C. Otsuzumi D. Tabla
acting. 15.Which of these musical instruments are not included in a
Music of “Kabuki” Gamelan?
“Hayashi” is a group of performers who provide musical A. Kendang B. Sarong C. Yueqin D. Shamisen
accompaniment for another theater in Japan called the “Noh.”
 LESSON 2 – MUSIC 8 Q4 - Performances of Wayang Kulit, Peking SEATWORK 4.3 MUSIC DATE: ___________
Opera, and Kabuki Theater I. Directions: Analyze the statements for each number then rearrange the
Traditional kind of theater became the foremost successful theater letters to
form a correct answer. Write it on a separate sheet of paper.
entertainment in Asia. Performances of the theater actors and
1. It is a form of traditional Chinese Theatre which combines music, vocal
actresses can show the beauty and life of the story or idea through
performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
music in particular Asian musical theatre. GNPEKIERAPO
2. It is the specific name for puppeteer and storyteller and conducting the
Gamelan.
GNALAD
3. It is means "signaling" accents complementing the action of the performers
and transition of one scene to the other.
I K AND E K S U T
4-6. It is the three acts in Wayang Kulit performance parallel the mood
progression of the three modes of music.
MNETEHTAP
TEHTAPAGNAS
ARYNUMAPTEHAT
7. The music of Kabuki which means “Off-Stage Music”.
UKAGNO–AZEG
Music has been an integral part of theater. It can reveal the inner 8. The music of Kabuki which means “On-Stage Music”.
emotional life of a character, support the mood of the scene on KUANGO–ASHOS
stage, or emphasize on the action onstage. As it is one of the 9. It is a tune to convey a low-key mood and deep thought, such as sadness,
grief, or melancholy.
elements that make up theater, the role of music is significant in
GNAERHU
every culture that utilizes it in the form of theater. 10.It is the ensemble used to accompany Wayang Kulit.
NALEMAG
Role of Music in Wayang Kulit Wayang Kulit is a shadow puppet
performance in Indonesia. The Gamelan is used to accompany II. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a
Wayang Kulit. The gamelan is silent when the Dalang is speaking, separate sheet of paper.
except when it rattles and clanks to emphasize a statement or phrase. 1. What musical instrument plays a significant role in a Kabuki performance?
Gamelan players react instinctively to the Dalang's timing and A. Shamisen B. Jinghu C. Bangu D. Tzusumi
narration, and play music accordingly. The three acts in Wayang Kulit 2. Which is considered as a broad range of collaborative artistic performances
such as singing, dancing, and acting?
performance parallel the mood progression of the three modes of
A. Naugata B. Orchestra C. Theater D. Changbai
music: Pathet Nem, Pathet Sanga, and Pathet Manyura. These three 3. What is a recitation of the dialogues produced with rhythm by the actor of
acts also symbolize stages and spiritual developments in the life of Peking Opera?
the story’s hero. A. Dalang B. Changbai C. Balang D. Puppeteer
Watch an example of a Wayang Kulit performance through this 4. What is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue, dancing, and
link: https://www.youtube.com/wa tch?v=SJ2L-CsSylg&t=211s acrobatic fighting?
Role of Music in Peking Opera A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku
The music of Peking Opera is based on sets of traditional, codified 5. What is a background music and sound effects in Kabuki performance?
songs, with the singing primarily following two sets of tunes. The A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku
6. What country in Southeast Asia did Wayang Kulit originated?
tunes referred to as 'Xipi' are used to express an ecstatic mood such
A. China B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore
as pleasure, rage, or agitation. The tunes known as 'Erhuang' are used 7. Who is the puppeteer in a Wayang Kulit performance?
to convey a low-key mood and deep thought, such as sadness, grief, A. Balang B. Dalang C. Puppeteer D. Galang
or melancholy. There is also recitation, or 'Changbai,' in which the 8. What is the major function of the Gamelan orchestra?
story is told, but it is not at all like real-life conversation. The A. Accompany the singers during the performance
technique is very different from normal speech, with a rhythm B. Accompany stage action during the performance
produced by the actor raising and then muffling his voice, as well as C. Accompany ritualistic prayers before the play
lengthening some syllables. D. Accompany the narrator after the performance
The release of lines by actors is strictly regulated by a community of 9. Which of the following is not part of Peking Opera?
A. Percussion instruments B. Gamelan ensemble
people. Each component has its own vocal pitch and timbre. When it
C. String instruments D. Wind instruments
comes to the conference act, syllables are often omitted to keep the
10. What is the first dramatic entertainment that was designed for the tastes
exact rhythm. Even dialogues are governed by strict tempos and of common people in Japan?
rhythms. Chanting and sung texts can be openly incorporated into A. Sakura B. Noh C. Kabuki D. Yakuharai
monologues and dialogues. As a result, lines are passed on in a highly 11. What are the set of tunes that are to be followed in a Peking Opera
stylized manner. Performance?
Watch an example of a Peking Opera performance through this link: A. Hei and Bores B. Roe and Cuet C. Tis and Duer D. Xipi and Erhuang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSuX8AP9Ti 12. What are the musical terms of Kabuki Performance which are considered
Role of Music in Kabuki Theater as “signaling” accents?
The music of Kabuki can be divided into two main categories: “Geza- A. Al and Buke B. Bik and Sue C. Ki and Tsuke D. Ge and Wue
13. How do actors of Peking Opera Performance release their lines?
ongaku” which means Off-Stage Music and “Shosa-ongaku” which
A. It is governed by strict tempos and rhythms.
means On-Stage Music. There are also musical terms such as “Ki” and B. It is not strictly regulated by a community of people.
“Tsuke” which are "signaling" accents complementing the action of C. It is pantomime.
the performers and transition of one scene to the other. The Geza- D. It covers monotone in every dialogue.
ongaku is located offstage behind a curtain. It is assigned to play 14. This category of Kabuki Performance is located onstage by the Shamisen
background music and sound effects. It may also set the mood with a and Hayashi ensemble. It is also considered visibly accompanying the acting
connotative popular tune. However, it usually uses little to no vocals, and dancing.
and is generally more percussion-related. A. Geza-ongaku B. Shosa-ongaku C. Taizo-ongaku D. Wutzo-ongaku
15. What are those acts in Wayang Kulit performance which symbolize stages
The Shosa-ongaku is located onstage by the Shamisen and Hayashi
and spiritual development in the life of the story’s hero?
ensemble, visibly accompanying the acting and dancing. This music A. Pathet Manyura, Pathet Nem, Pathet Sanga
accompanies actors as they describe scenic settings. The actors B. Pathet Manyuri, Pathet Name, Pathet Sung
synchronize their lines with the rhythm of the music. This music also C. Puppet, Puppeter, Puppetest
accompanies the dances and scenic music. D. Puppet Doll, Puppet Name, Puppet Soul
Watch an example of a Wayang Kulit performance through this
link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93
NAME: __________________________DATE: __________
QUIZ # 4.1 MUSIC 8

QUIZ # 4.1 MUSIC 8 Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS!!!!

TEST I. IDENTIFICATION
Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS!!!!
TEST I. IDENTIFICATION 1. ___________________ is a form of traditional Chinese Theatre
which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and
1. ___________________ is a form of traditional Chinese Theatre acrobatics.
which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and 2. ___________________ is the specific name for puppeteer and
acrobatics. storyteller and conducting the Gamelan.
2. ___________________ is the specific name for puppeteer and 3. It is means "signaling" accents complementing the action of the
storyteller and conducting the Gamelan. performers and transition of one scene to the other.
3. It is means "signaling" accents complementing the action of the 4-6. ______________________, ______________________,
performers and transition of one scene to the other. _______________________ is the three acts in Wayang Kulit
4-6. ______________________, ______________________, performance parallel the mood progression of the three modes of
_______________________ is the three acts in Wayang Kulit music.
performance parallel the mood progression of the three modes of 7. _____________________ is the music of Kabuki which means
music. “Off-Stage Music”.
7. _____________________ is the music of Kabuki which means 8. _____________________ is the music of Kabuki which means
“Off-Stage Music”. “On-Stage Music”.
8. _____________________ is the music of Kabuki which means 9. _____________________ is a tune to convey a low-key mood and
“On-Stage Music”. deep thought, such as sadness, grief, or melancholy.
9. _____________________ is a tune to convey a low-key mood and 10. ____________________ is the ensemble used to accompany
deep thought, such as sadness, grief, or melancholy. Wayang Kulit.
10. ____________________ is the ensemble used to accompany
Wayang Kulit.
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of your answer
before each number.
II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of your answer II. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
before each number. _______1. What musical instrument plays a significant role in a
II. Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Kabuki performance?
_______1. What musical instrument plays a significant role in a A. Shamisen B. Jinghu C. Bangu D. Tzusumi
Kabuki performance? _______2. Which is considered as a broad range of collaborative
A. Shamisen B. Jinghu C. Bangu D. Tzusumi artistic performances such as singing, dancing, and acting?
_______2. Which is considered as a broad range of collaborative A. Naugata B. Orchestra C. Theater D. Changbai
artistic performances such as singing, dancing, and acting? _______3. What is a synthesis of stylized action, singing,
A. Naugata B. Orchestra C. Theater D. Changbai dialogue, dancing, and acrobatic fighting?
_______3. What is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki
dialogue, dancing, and acrobatic fighting? C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku
A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki _______4. What country in Southeast Asia did Wayang Kulit
C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku originated?
_______4. What country in Southeast Asia did Wayang Kulit A. China B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore
originated? _______5.Who is the puppeteer in a Wayang Kulit performance?
A. China B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore A. Balang B. Dalang C. Puppeteer D. Galang
_______5.Who is the puppeteer in a Wayang Kulit performance? _______6. Which of the following is not part of Peking Opera?
A. Balang B. Dalang C. Puppeteer D. Galang A. Percussion instruments B. Gamelan ensemble
_______6. Which of the following is not part of Peking Opera? C. String instruments D. Wind instruments
A. Percussion instruments B. Gamelan ensemble _______7. What is the first dramatic entertainment that was
C. String instruments D. Wind instruments designed for the tastes of common people in Japan?
_______7. What is the first dramatic entertainment that was A. Sakura B. Noh C. Kabuki D. Yakuharai
designed for the tastes of common people in Japan? _______8. What are the set of tunes that are to be followed in a
A. Sakura B. Noh C. Kabuki D. Yakuharai Peking Opera Performance?
_______8. What are the set of tunes that are to be followed in a A. Hei and Bores B. Roe and Cuet
Peking Opera Performance? C. Tis and Duer D. Xipi and Erhuang
A. Hei and Bores B. Roe and Cuet _______9. What are the musical terms of Kabuki Performance
C. Tis and Duer D. Xipi and Erhuang which are considered as “signaling” accents?
_______9. What are the musical terms of Kabuki Performance A. Al and Buke B. Bik and Sue
which are considered as “signaling” accents? C. Ki and Tsuke D. Ge and Wue
A. Al and Buke B. Bik and Sue _______10. This category of Kabuki Performance is located onstage
C. Ki and Tsuke D. Ge and Wue by the Shamisen and Hayashi ensemble. It is also considered visibly
_______10. This category of Kabuki Performance is located onstage accompanying the acting and dancing.
by the Shamisen and Hayashi ensemble. It is also considered visibly A. Geza-ongaku B. Shosa-ongaku
accompanying the acting and dancing. C. Taizo-ongaku D. Wutzo-ongaku
A. Geza-ongaku B. Shosa-ongaku
C. Taizo-ongaku D. Wutzo-ongaku

CORRECTED BY:
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CORRECTED BY: Arts Quarter 4 – Lesson 1: Amazing Asian Festivities And
Theatrical Forms
NAME: __________________________DATE: __________
 Wayang Kulit is a traditional form of a puppet-shadow play
originally found in the cultures of Java, Bali, and Lombok in
Indonesia. It features stories from literary classics like the
Ramayana and Mahabharata. Wayang performances are
usually held at certain rituals like thanksgiving to God for the
abundant crop, cleansing children for bad luck, celebrating
birthdays, independence day, or other Indonesian Holidays.
Other ceremonies would include mantenan a Javanese
wedding ceremony and sunatan a circumcision ceremony.
Nowadays, wayang puppet shows are used for cultural tourism
attractions.
Japan
Sapporo Snow Festival
Sapporo or Yuki-matsuri is a festival held annually in Sapporo,
Japan, over seven days in February. Odori Park, Susukino, and
Tsudome are the main sites of the festival. Japanese and artists
gather to create ice sculptures and giant snow statues often
depict Japanese cartoons or famous buildings around the
world.
Kodo Taiko Drum Festival
Kodo Taiko is a Japanese drumming festival. Kodo is a
professional taiko drumming troupe based in Sado, Island,
Japan. They popularize taiko drumming both in Japan and
abroad. Their name “Kodo” conveys two meanings,
“Heartbeat” the primal source of all rhythms, and “Children of
the drum” a reflection of Kodos desire to play their drums
simply, with the heart of a child. Taiko is a drum group that
CHINA refers to any type of drum in Japan. The Taiko drummer is
Spring Festival The Spring Festival is the beginning of the called “Uchite”.
Chinese Lunar New Year. It is one of the most important Theatrical Forms
festivals in China is the time for a family gathering, visiting Kabuki Theater Kabuki means “act of dissolutely” a form of
relatives and friends. People eat jiaozi or dumplings shaped like traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song, mime,
a crescent moon on that special day. Dragon Dance and Lion and dance, now performed only by male actors. ‘Ka’ for song,
Dance are traditionally performed during spring festivals. ‘bu’ for dance, and ‘ki’ for art/skills. The basic purposes of
Dragon Boat Festival It is an old tradition in China usually Kabuki are to entertain and to allow the actors to demonstrate
celebrated in June. The festival now occurs on the 5th day of their skills. It also maintains the historical tradition and
the 5th month of the traditional Chinese calendar, which is the preserves Kabuki as a theatrical form.
source of the festival's alternative name, the Double Fifth Thailand
Festival. These celebrations are both light festivals that take place on
Theatrical Forms the full moon day in November.
Peking Opera Yi Peng - The floating lantern festival celebrated nationwide by
Peking Opera or Beijing Opera is the most significant form of releasing lotus-shaped baskets decorated with candles and
Chinese opera which combines music, vocal performance, flowers onto the rivers and waterways throughout Thailand.
mime, dance, and acrobatics. It started in the late 18th century Loy Krathong - The Sky Lantern Festival is celebrated on the
and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th same day alongside Loy Krathong in Northern Thailand,
century. It was originally staged for the court and was only especially in Chiang Mai. Yi Peng is different from Loy Krathong
made available to the public later. Peking Opera is a traditional in that lit lanterns are released into the sky instead of onto
form of entertainment in China where most of its stories come water. The sky lanterns, decorated with good luck wishes and
from Chinese history and legends. prayers are released to the sky on the two nights of
Four major roles of Peking Opera: celebrations.
1. Sheng – the main role in Peking Opera Songkran - The Songkran Festival celebrates New Year’s Day in
2. Dan – refers to any female role in Peking Opera Thailand and also coincides with the New Year of many
3. Jing – is a painted face male role. He will play either primary calendars of countries in South and Southeast Asia. As such, it
or secondary roles, a forceful character that must have a strong might seem at times that the whole of Asia has descended on
voice in able to exaggerate gestures. the streets of Thailand when Songkran – the world’s biggest
4. Chou – is a male clown role. water fight – begins in April.
Theatrical Form in Thailand
Indonesia Nang Yai - Nang Yai is a form of large shadow puppet play
Bali Dance Festival found in Thailand. Puppets are made of painted buffalo hide,
An ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and while the story is narrated by songs, chants, and music. Nang
artistic expression among the Balinese people of Bali island, means ‘leather’ (‘leather puppet’ in this case), and in common
Indonesia. Balinese dance is dynamic, angular, and intensely usage refers to a dance-drama shadow puppet show.
expressive.

Theatrical Forms Philippine Festivals

Wayang Kulit
Filipinos are known for big celebrations at the time of the feast 5. Senakulo A dramatic presentation depicting the life,
day of their patronized saints. In many Filipinos, fiestas are one sufferings, and death of Jesus Christ is usually celebrated
way of giving thanks for a good harvest and bountiful blessings. during the Lenten season. The passion play has been doing
Each province has its festival that they are very proud of. The several decades by the catholic devotees in the Philippines.
community enjoys many activities such as fairs, beauty 6. Sarsuwela The sarsuwela is a type of melodrama, usually
pageants, grand parades, procession, masses, and novenas. written in prose containing from one to five acts, that uses
1. Ati-atihan Festival alternately spoken and sung words. It depicts romantic love
The Ati-atihan Festival is a Philippine festival held annually in among Filipino characters, and often incorporating
January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant Jesus) contemporary social, political, economic, or cultural issues for
in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay Island. The relevance and interest.
biggest celebration is held on the third Sunday of January in the
town of Kalibo, the province’s capital. SEATWORK 4.1 ARTS 8 DATE: _____________
2. Sinulog I
The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and
religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu
City and is the center of the Santo Niño Catholic celebrations in
the Philippines.
3. Panagbenga Festival
Panagbenga is an annual flower festival celebrated every
February which takes place in Baguio City, Philippines. The
term ‘Panagbenga’ comes from a Kankanaey term meaning
“season of blooming”.
4. Moriones Festival
It is celebrated every March or April during Holy Week in
Marinduque. During this festival, people dress like one of the
characters from the bible or as Romans. They wear masks and
helmets called ‘Moriones’. This is a reenactment of how Jesus
suffered and was crucified according to Christian dogma.
5. Masskara Festival
Negros Island’s Masskara Festival is held in October, a carnival
parade in which the people are wearing colorful and smiling
masks. Bacolod City is known for sugar cane production and
people, as they say, will have a smile on their face upon eating II
the cane that is why they are called ‘The City of Smiles’.
Philippine Theater
Philippines had many types of theater. It is rich in performing
arts tradition – from folk legends passed down through
generations to intellectual debates as performance art; from
pagan practices to the deeply religious celebrations influenced
by years of colonization, here’s a look back through the colorful
history and evolution of theater in the Philippines.
1. Bodabil This form of theater was an American import in the
pre-war era, but became uniquely Filipino with the
indigenization of the name. Like its American counterpart,
bodabil featured a variety of musical numbers, comedic and
dramatic skits, and song and dance numbers.
2. Epic Poetry Epic poetry is considered the highest point of
Filipino folk literature and dates back to the pre-colonial
period. These epics, usually of romance or adventure, are
III. Directions: Fill in the blanks with correct word/s. Write your answers on a
commonly presented during festivals and gatherings such as separate sheet of paper.
weddings, baptisms, and wakes. Singers have been known to 1. Ati-atihan Festival, a three-day celebration of masked ball in
perform for hours at a time. One of the most famous epic _____________.
poems is Biag ni Lam-ang, the national epic of the Ilocano 2. _____________________, a flower festival in the summer capital of the
Philippines, Baguio City.
people, and notable for being the first folk epic to be recorded 3. ____________________ is a re-enactment of how Jesus suffered and was
in written form after being passed on from generation to crucified according to Christian dogma.
generation. 4. Negros Island’s Masskara Festival, a carnival parade in which the people
3. Duplo - The Duplo is a poetic debate presented through song are wearing colorful and smiling _______________.
5. Senakulo or Passion Play is the dramatization of the life and death of Jesus
and dance, which originated from indigenous courtship
Christ and is usually presented as a community activity during _______
customs. it started to be called the ‘balagtasan’ where it season.
evolved into a more formal debate on issues. 6. The ____________ is a type of melodrama, usually in three acts, that uses
4. Moro-moro One of the most popular types of theater in the alternately spoken and sung words.
Philippines was the Moros y Cristianos. Commonly called 7. ‘Ka’ for song, ‘bu’ for dance, and ‘ki’ for _______________.
8. ___________________ is celebrated nationwide by releasing lotus-shaped
Moromoro, it is a street drama that usually lasted for several baskets decorated with candles and flowers onto the rivers and waterways
days, and presented both secular themes like love and throughout Thailand.
vengeance, and the Spanish-influenced religious theme of the 9. ______________ is celebrated on the same day alongside Loy Krathong in
conflict between Christians and Moslems. Northern Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai.
10. _____________________ is a drama that between Christians and Moors
conflict.
VFFVB ASSIGNMENT # 4.1 DATE: ______11. What Asian country is famous for celebrating
_______________ Songkran during New Years’Day having the
biggest water gunfight in the streets?
A. Cambodia B. Malaysia C. Thailand D. Vietnam
______12. What do you call the Sky Lantern Festival in
Thailand?
A. Dragon Festival B. Lantern Festival
C. Loy Krathong D. Yi Peng
________13. How would you describe Nang Yai?
A. An old tradition of Thailand puppet show.
B. The most dominant form of Chinese opera.
C. It is a broad range of Japanese percussion instruments.
D. An ancient dance tradition that is part of the religious and
artistic expression.
________14.How important is Taiko in Japanese culture?
A. No reason at all.
B. It is important to maintain their old traditions.
C. It is important to preserve the quality of the drums.
D. It is needed in order to show their skills in drumming.
________15. Sinulog is referred to as “Mother of all
festivals” in the Philippines. What do you
think is the reason for having such a moniker?
A. Because it is famous.
B. Because it is held in Cebu City.
C. Because of its colorful costumes.
D. Because of its grand celebration and influence in the country.

QUIZ # 4.1 ARTS 8 Date: ____________

CORRECTED BY:
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answer on the space provided before each number.
______1. It depicts the passion of Jesus Christ presented
during the Lenten season.
A. Bodabil B. Moro-moro C. Sarsuwela D. Senakulo
______2. What is the famous festival in Marinduque during
Holy Week?
A. Masskara B. Moriones C. Sarsuwela D. Senakulo
______3. It is a broad range of Japanese percussion
instruments.
A. Daiku B. TakoC. Taiko D. Wadaku
______4. What do you call the famous flower festival in
Baguio City?
A. Masskara B. Panagbenga C. Rosas D. Sinulog
______5. Dragon Boat is a traditional festival in what Asian
country?
A. Indonesia B. China C. IndiaD. Malaysia
______6. This type of melodrama contains one to five acts
and usually depicts Filipinos,romantic love.
A. Bodabil B. Moro-moro C. Sarsuwela D. Senakulo
______7. It refers to a narrative poem that is usually about
heroic deeds.
A. Bodabil B. Epic Poetry C. Sarsuwela D. Senakulo
______8. The Taiko drummer in Japanese is called as ____?
A. Odaiko B. Uchite C. Tabi D. Hachimaki
______9. Kabuki was derived from words ‘Ka’ which
means song, ‘Bu’ which means dance, and ‘Ki’
which means ________?
A. Arts B. Health C. Music D. Physical
______10. Which of the following pertains to the floating
lantern festival in Thailand?
A. Fireworks in the east B. Loy Krathong
C. Sky Lanterns in the North D. Sky Lanterns in the South