ACTIVITIES IN MAPEH 8 (FRIDAY)
COMPETENCY: 1. Describe how a specific idea or story is communicated through music in a
particular Asian Musical Theater; (MU8THIVb-h-3) and 2. Improvise appropriate sound, music, gesture,
movements, props, and costume for performance of a chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical
form. (MU8TH-IVb-h-7)
Activity 1- READ and UNDERSTAND (pg.6-7)
Role of Music in Wayang Kulit
Wayang Kulit is a shadow puppet performance in Indonesia. The
Gamelan is used to accompany Wayang Kulit. The gamelan is silent
when the Dalang is speaking, except when it rattles and clanks to
emphasize a statement or phrase. Gamelan players react
instinctively to the Dalang's timing and narration, and play music
accordingly. The three acts in Wayang Kulit performance parallel the
mood progression of the three modes of music: Pathet Nem, Pathet Sanga, and Pathet Manyura. These
three acts also symbolize stages and spiritual developments in the life of the story’s hero.
Role of Music in Peking Opera
The music of Peking Opera is based on sets of traditional, codified
songs, with the singing primarily following two sets of tunes. The
tunes referred to as 'Xipi' are used to express an ecstatic mood such
as pleasure, rage, or agitation. The tunes known as 'Erhuang' are
used to convey a low-key mood and deep thought, such as sadness,
grief, or melancholy. There is also recitation, or 'Changbai,' in which
the story is told, but it is not at all like real-life conversation. The
technique is very different from normal speech, with a rhythm
produced by the actor raising and then muffling his voice, as well as
lengthening some syllables. The release of lines by actors is strictly
regulated by a community of people. Each component has its own vocal pitch and timbre. When it
comes to the conference act, syllables are often omitted to keep the exact rhythm. Even dialogues are
governed by strict tempos and rhythms. Chanting and sung texts can be openly incorporated into
monologues and dialogues. As a result, lines are passed on in a highly stylized manner.
Role of Music in Kabuki Theater
The music of Kabuki can be divided into two main categories: “Geza-
ongaku” which means Off-Stage Music and “Shosa-ongaku” which means
On-Stage Music. There are also musical terms such as “Ki” and “Tsuke” which are "signaling" accents
complementing the action of the performers and transition of one scene to the other. The Geza-ongaku
is located offstage behind a curtain. It is assigned to play background music and sound effects. It may
also set the mood with a connotative popular tune. However, it usually uses little to no vocals, and is
generally more percussion-related. The Shosa-ongaku is located onstage by the Shamisen and Hayashi
ensemble, visibly accompanying the acting and dancing. This music accompanies actors as they describe
scenic settings. The actors synchronize their lines with the rhythm of the music. This music also
accompanies the dances and scenic music.
ACTIVITY 2: ARRANGE ME! 1whole
Directions: Analyze the statements for each number then rearrange the letters to form a correct answer.
Write it on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a form of traditional Chinese Theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime,
dance, and acrobatics.
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.
MNETEHTAPTEHTAPAGNASARYNUMAPTEHAT
7. The music of Kabuki which means “Off-Stage Music”.
UKAGNO–AZEG
8. The music of Kabuki which means “On-Stage Music”.
KUANGO–ASHOS
9. It is a tune to convey a low-key mood and deep thought, such as sadness, grief, or melancholy.
GNAERHU
10.It is the ensemble used to accompany Wayang Kulit.
NALEMAG
ACITVITY 3- MULTIPLE CHOICE 1 whole
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What musical instrument plays a significant role in a Kabuki performance?
A. Shamisen B. Jinghu C. Bangu D. Tzusumi
2. Which is considered as a broad range of collaborative artistic performances such as singing, dancing,
and acting?
A. Naugata B. Orchestra C. Theater D. Changbai
3. What is a recitation of the dialogues produced with rhythm by the actor of Peking Opera?
A. Dalang B. Changbai C. Balang D. Puppeteer
4. What is a synthesis of stylized action, singing, dialogue, dancing, and acrobatic fighting?
A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku
5. What is a background music and sound effects in Kabuki performance?
A. Peking Opera B. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit D. Geza-ongaku
6. What country in Southeast Asia did Wayang Kulit originate?
A. China B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore
7. Who is the puppeteer in a Wayang Kulit performance?
A. Balang B. Dalang C. Puppeteer D. Galang
8. What is the major function of the Gamelan orchestra?
A. Accompany the singers during the performance
B. Accompany stage action during the performance
C. Accompany ritualistic prayers before the play
D. Accompany the narrator after the performance
9. Which of the following is not part of Peking Opera?
A. Percussion instruments B. Gamelan ensemble C. String instruments D. Wind instruments
10.What is the first dramatic entertainment that was designed for the tastes of common people in
Japan?
A. Sakura B. Noh C. Kabuki D. Yakuharai
11.What are the set of tunes that are to be followed in a Peking Opera Performance?
A. Hei and Bores B. Roe and Cuet C. Tis and Duer D. Xipi and Erhuang
12.What are the musical terms of Kabuki Performance which are considered as “signaling” accents?
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?
A. It is governed by strict tempos and rhythms.
B. It is not strictly regulated by a community of people.
C. It is pantomime.
D. It covers monotone in every dialogue.
14.This category of Kabuki Performance is located onstage by the Shamisen and Hayashi ensemble. It is
also considered visibly accompanying the acting and dancing.
A. Geza-ongaku B. Shosa-ongaku C. Taizo-ongaku D. Wutzo-ongaku
15.What are those acts in Wayang Kulit performance which symbolize stages and spiritual development
in the life of the story’s hero?
A. Pathet Manyura, Pathet Nem, Pathet Sanga
B. Pathet Manyuri, Pathet Name, Pathet Sung
C. Puppet, Puppeter, Puppetest
D. Puppet Doll, Puppet Name, Puppet Soul
ACTIVITY 4: Make a mask using a used folder. Coloring
materials should be applied.
