Republic of the Philippines

PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Asian Music
L.E.T. Review
POST-TEST
Multiple Choice: Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Thailand has three primary instrumental ensembles, which of the following below is not
included?
a. Piphat b. Khrueang Sai c. Mahori d. Pinpeat
2. This is similar to the Piphat of Thailand with instruments that are strictly percussive but
also integrates the use of an oboe.
a. Sep Nyai b. Sep Noi c. Mahori d. Gamelan
3. Also known as the Mahori of Thailand, it incorporates the use of several
khene which is a large bamboo mouth organ and is the most popular folk music
instrument of Laos.
a. Sep Nyai b. Sep Noi c. Mahori d. Gamelan
4. The most popular imperial court music of Thailand.
a. Nha nhac b. Dai Nhac c. Tieu Nhac d. Chong-ak
5. A song literally means “loving feeling”. This Malay folk song is popular in Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Singapore.
a. Rasa Sayang b. Loi Loi Gratong c. Arirang d. Sakura
6. Is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually
accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.
a. Mahori b. Pinpeat c. Gamelan d. Hsaing Waing
7. It contains a variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, kendang and
gongs, bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings.
a. Gamelan b. Phinpeat c. Mahori d. Hsaing Waing
8. Is Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble.
a. Mahori b. Pinpeat c. Gamelan d. Hsaing Waing
9. The music of Malaysia may be categorized into types: Classical and Folk music and
a. Imperial Court Music c. Religious music
b. Syncretic or Acculturated music d. Ceremonial
10. The following are musical ensembles and types of performances in Malaysia except one
a. Agung and Kulintang c. Dikir Barat
b. Kertok d. Gamelan
11. Is a two-stringed fiddle and one of the most popular Chinese instruments.
a. Erhu b. Pipa c. Koto d. Shamisen
12. Is the traditional Chinese flute.
a. sheng b. dizi c. ryuteki d. shehnai
13. A Chinese mouth organ, with 12 to 36 bamboo pipes which produces several notes
simultaneously, so chords and melody can be performed at the same time.
a. sheng b. dizi c. ryuteki d. piri
14. A 13-string zither, about two meters long and made of Paulownia wood.
a. Erhu b. Pipa c. Koto d. Shamisen
15. It has a literal meaning of “music for the noble classes”
a. Sog-ak b. Chong-ak c. Minsog-ak d. Tang-ak
16. The main tone of Japanese music has two modes: The Yo-sen and the
a. Tala b. In-sen c. Raga d. Slendro
17. A traditional Japanese folk song depicting spring, the season of cherry blossoms.
a. Rasa Sayang b. Loi Loi Gratong c. Arirang d. Sakura
18. A traditional Chinese song with a beautifully gentle and lyrical melody.
a. Mo Li Hua b. Loi Loi Gratong c. Arirang d. Sakura
19. A famous Korean folk song which is used as a symbol of Korea and Korean culture.
a. Rasa Sayang b. Loi Loi Gratong c. Arirang d. Sakura
20. Is a four-stringed lute with a pear-shaped body.
a. Erhu b. Pipa c. Koto d. Shamisen.
21. What meter is used in the Indonesian song “Burung Kaka Tua”?
a. Quadruple b. Triple c. Duple d. Compound
22. Which Japanese instrument is the counterpart of the kayageum?
a. koto b. geomungo c. shamisen d. zheng
23. Which Japanese instrument is called the “dragon flute”?
a. shinobue b. hichiriki c. ryuteki d. shakuhachi
24. An ancient imperial court music and dance is a type of Japanese classical music that has
been performed at the imperial court in Kyoto for several centuries.
a. Kabuki b. Gagaku c. Arirang d. Sakura
25. Which of the following does not belong in the group?
a. khong vong b. khui c. khene d. gong
26. A category of Korean music traditionally associated with the lower classes or for the
general public and it is vibrant and energetic.
a. Sog-ak b. Chong-ak c. Ah-ak d. Tang-ak
27. A kind of music presented to audiences by skilled vocal singers and drummers.
a. Changgo b. Sog-ak c. Pansori d. Chong-ak
28. A traditional Korean zither-like string instrument, with 12 strings, probably the best
known traditional Korean musical instrument.
a. Kayagum b. Haegum c. Changgo d. Geomungo
29. A two-stringed vertical fiddle, with a rod-like neck and a hollow wooden sound box.
a. Kayagum b. Haegum c. Changgo d. Geomungo
30. A Korean double reed instrument used in both the folk and classical (court) music of
Korea.
a. Piri b. khene c. diri d. suling
31. A Japanese transverse flute or fue that has a high-pitched sound.
a. shakuhachi b. hichiriki c. shinobue d. ryuteki
32. The rhythmic pattern in Arabian music.
a. Iqa b. wazn c. tala d. maqam
33. A Japanese drum that comes in various sizes and is used to play a variety of musical
genres.
a. Taiko b. Odaiko c. Tsuridaiko d. Tsuzumi
34. A large hanging barrel drum.
a. Taiko b. Odaiko c. Tsuridaiko d. Tsuzumi
35. An ancient Indian sacred collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns.
a. Rig Veda b. Hindustani music c. Sanskrit hymns d. Tala
36. Is a type of texture characterized by the simultaneous variation of a single melodic line.
a. heterophony b. homophony c. polyphony d. canon
37. A double reed Japanese fue (flute) used as one of two main melodic instruments in
Japanese Gagaku music, the other being the ryuteki.
a. Shimobue b. hichriki c. ryuteki d. shakuhachi
38. A classical Japanese dance-drama.
a. Kabuki b. Gagaku c. Peking Opera d. Wayang Kulit
39. It is a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style with hard mallets or
indoor style with padded mallets.
a. Piphat b. Khrueng Sai c. Mahori d. Pinpeat
40. Myanmar’s harp.
a. pat waing b. maung hsaing c. saung gauk d. hne

41. Which of the following does not belong in the group?

a. koto b. shamisen c. biwa d. taiko
42. In North India, the most common style of singing is called
a. sama veda b. samagana c. khyal d. guttural
43. Is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime,
dance and acrobatics.
a. Kabuki b. Gagaku c. Peking Opera d. Wayang Kulit
44. Shadow puppets which are prevalent in Java and Bali Indonesia.
a. Kabuki b. Gagaku c. Peking Opera d. Wayang Kulit
45. A Japanese traditional theatre art that is performed in a stylized manner which combines
acting,singing, and dancing.
a. Kabuki b. Gagaku c. Peking Opera d. Wayang Kulit
46. The Indian system of rhythm.
a. Rig Veda b. Hindustani music c. Sanskrit hymns d. Tala
47. Which of the following below is not a non-membranous percussion instrument.
a. ghatam b. karta c. manjira d. tabla
48. Is known for its two styles of vocal singing Ghazals and Qawwali.
a. Pakistan b. India c. Israel d. Libya
49. Is characterized by harsh and grating speech sounds made in the throat or toward the
back of the mouth.
a. ghazals b. samagana c. melismatic d. guttural
50. It refers to the beat in Indian music.
a. Tala b. Raga c. Matra d. Taal
Prepared by: Ms. Maria Cristina C. Gamo