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 Table of Contents
Identifies musical characteristics of selected Asian --------------------
musical theater through video films or live
performances (Q4/Week 1) (MU8TH-IVa-g-1) 1-4
Describes the instruments that accompany kabuki,
wayang kulit and peking opera. (Q4/Week 2)
(MU8TH IVa-g-2) -------------------- 5-10
Describes how a specific idea or story is
communicated through music in a particular Asian
musical theater (Q4/Week 3) (MU8TH-IVb-h-3) -------------------- 11-13
Improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture,
movements, props and costume for performance of a
chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical form --------------------
(Q4/Week 4) (MU8TH-IVb-h-7) 14-18

Performs selections from chosen Asian musical

theater (Q4/Week 5-6) (MU8TH-IVa-g-6) -------------------- 19-23
Evaluates music and music performances using
guided rubrics applying knowledge of musical
elements. (Q4/Week 7 –8) (MU8TH-IVc-h8) -------------------- 24-27

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 MUSIC 8
Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: _____________
Section: ___________________________ Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

MUSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ASIAN MUSICAL THEATER

Background Information for the Learners (BIL)

Musical theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs,
spoken dialogue, acting and dance. The story and emotional content of a musical –
humor, pathos, love, anger – are communicated through words, music, movement and technical
aspects of the entertainment as an integrated whole. Although musical theatre overlaps with
other theatrical forms like opera and dance, it may be distinguished by the equal importance
given to the music as compared with the dialogue, movement and other elements. Since the
early 20th century, musical theatre stage works have generally been called, simply, musicals.

Most of the traditional forms of Asian performing art combine drama, dance and music
into a kind of whole in which it is difficult to draw a clear borderline between these art forms.
Most of the Asian traditions employ either dance or dance-like, stylised movements, while
movements are frequently interwoven with text. In addition to this, most of the traditions are
characterised by their own specific musical styles or genres. The acting technique, which
employs dance-like body language, is usually very intricate and it demands many years of
arduous training, as western ballet technique, for example, does. Therefore in Asia it is simply
not possible to classify stage arts as nonverbal “dance” or “spoken theatre”.
Puppet theater and one of its variations, shadow theatre, are often regarded as valued
“classical” traditions in Asia, whereas in the western tradition puppet theatre is, with only a
few exceptions, regarded merely as children’s entertainment.

Noh and Kabuki are considered the most important Japanese contribution in the world
of theater. They are both unique and genuine expressions of the Japanese spirit and culture.
Sakura is a Japanese traditional song that produces distinct characteristics used in the Asian
style of making melodies known the pentatonic scale. Pentatonic scale is mostly used in the
performance of Noh and Kabuki. Japanese theatre uses three vocal techniques:
a. Ipponchōshi (continuous pattern)
✓ is used in speeches building up to an explosive climax in the arogato
style (oversize, super natural, rough hero)
✓ it requires an extraordinary breath control
b. Nori (adapted from chanting or jōjuri)
✓ it implies a very sensitive capacity of riding the rhythms of the shamisen
c. Yakuharai - a vocal technique delivered in a subtle way of performing poetical text
written in the Japanese metrical form of alternating seven and five
syllables.
Chinese theater was considered the highest form of arts in China. Peking Opera theater,
is a stylized Chinese form of Opera in which speech, singing, mime, and acrobatics are
performed to an instrumental accompaniment. Peking Opera has two main styles of music: erh-
huang and his-p’l. These styles are very similar and the only difference is the key. His-p’l has
lower sound than the erh-huang. They also utilize the technique called fan-pan which is
commonly used for sorrowful songs, and is only sung by bearded characters.

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 The actor’s delivery lines is rigidly controlled by conventions. Each role has its
prescribed vocal timbre and pitch, and syllables are often drawn out with regards to
conversational usage in order to maintain the appropriate rhythm. Even spoken passages are
governed by strict rhythms and tempos. Chanted and sung passages are freely inserted into
spoken monologues or dialogues. Thus lines are rendered in an extremely stylized manner.

Shadow Puppet Theater is a well-known Indonesian Theater popular not only in their
own country but spread in several countries around the world. Wayang Kulit is one of the oldest
continuous traditions of storytelling in the world which includes the use of puppet materials
and background musical accompaniment to make it interesting to the audience.
Gamelan music has three important roles is Wayang Kulit. Aside from setting the mood
or atmosphere of a play, it accompanies the singing/chanting and stage actions including dance.

In the following activities, you will be watching selected Asian musical theater on the
link provided for you as you will identify some of the musical characteristics on the videos
being watched.

Learning Competency:
✔ Identifies musical characteristics of selected Asian musical theatre through video films
or live performances. (Q4/Week 1) (MU8TH-IVa-g-1)

ACTIVITY I –
Direction:
Watch the following links then answer the questions based on the video that you watched.
Write your answers on your notebook.
(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video samples from the following links.
If internet is not available, your teacher can lend you a copy of the CD.)
a. Japanese Theater 3: Kabuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g
1. What scale was used in the performance?
2. What are the vocal techniques that were used?
3. What is the theme of the musical theater?

b. Peking Opera Performance Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920

1. What style of music was used? Is it erh-huang or his-p’l?
2. Have you observed that each character has his/her own vocal timbre and pitch?
3. Were spoken passages followed strict rhythm and tempo?

c. Wayang Kulit Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1JL4QLBCc&t=20s

1. What instruments are used in Wayang Kulit Theater?
2. What is the role of music in the video?
3. What do you think is the theme of the musical theater?

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ACTIVITY II – WAYANG KULIT
Direction:
Watch Wayang Kulit, Ki Manteb – Indonesia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVn1tNVmgg then identify the musical characteristic of
the musical theater based on the video you watched.
Write the letter of your answers on your notebook.
(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video from the link. If internet is not
available, request from your teacher a copy of the recorded music.)
1. What are most of the instruments made of?
2. Do the musicians follow a pattern in playing?
3. What do you think is the theme of the musical theater?

REFLECTION:
1. I learned that _______________________________________________.
2. I enjoyed most on ___________________________________________.
3. I want to learn more on _______________________________________.

ANSWER KEY:

ACTIVITY I –
a. Japanese Theater 3: Kabuki
1. What scale was used in the performance? Pentatonic Scale
2. What are the vocal techniques that were used? Ipponchōshi, Nori and Yakuharai
3. What is the theme of the musical theater? Kabuki introduction

b. Peking Opera Performance Sample

1. What style of music was used? Is it erh-huang or his-p’l? erh-huang
2. Have you observed that each character has his/her own vocal timbre and pitch? Yes
3. Were spoken passages followed strict rhythm and tempo? Yes

c. Wayang Kulit Theater

1. What instruments are used in Wayang Kulit Theater? Gamelan Music
2. What is the role of music in the video? It sets the mood and the atmosphere of the
play.
3. What do you think is the theme of the musical theater? Comedy

ACTIVITY II– WAYANG KULIT

1. What are most of the instruments made of? Composes mainly of bronze percussion
instruments
2. Do the musicians follow a pattern in playing? Yes
3. What do you think is the theme of the musical theater? A fighting scene

References:

Book:
Anido, Baldoz, Parakiay, et al. 2013, Music and Arts - Grade 8 Learner’s Module. First edition.
Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

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Website:
Japanese Theater 3: Kabuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g
Peking Opera Performance Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920
Wayang Kulit Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1JL4QLBCc&t=20s
Wayang Kulit, Ki Manteb – Indonesia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVn1tNVmgg

NIDA JEMIMA C. TORINO

Writer

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 MUSIC 8
Name: ____________________________________ Grade Level: ____________
Section: __________________________________ Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS USED IN KABUKI, WAYANG KULIT AND
PEKING OPERA

Background Information for Learners:

Kabuki is a popular form of Japanese musical drama characterized by elaborate
costuming and make-up and stylized dancing, music and acting Both male and female acting
roles are performed by men. Kabuki has been influenced by Noh theater and bunraku puppet
plays. Unlike Noh theater, which has traditionally been a classical art form enjoyed by the
upper classes, kabuki has been a popular form of theater enjoyed by the masses.
The musical instruments mainly played were the Strings (Koto, Biwa, Shamisen and
Kokyu ),Wind ( Fue, sakuhachi, Hichiriki, Sho ),Percussion ( Taiko drum and Tsuzumi ).

Peking Opera Theater, is a stylized Chinese form of opera dating from the late 1`8 th
century, in which speech, singing, mime and acrobatics are performed to an instrumental
accompaniment. It was regarded as one of the cultural treasures of china and was extremely
popular in the Qing Dynasty court. Basically, the Peking opera has two main styles of music,
namely: erh huang and his-p’l. These styles are very similar and the only difference is the key.
His-p’l has lower sound than the erh-huang. They also utilize the technique called fan-pan
which is commonly used for sorrowful songs, and is only sung by bearded characters.

Most music used in the Peking opera has been worked out collaboratively between
actors and musicians. Most are borrowed from already existing sources and recombined
according to the requirements of a particular play.

Peking opera Performances are accompanied by music usually played on three types of
instruments: Wind, string instruments and percussion instruments.

The following main instruments are Chinese in origin:

1. Jinghu - a two-stringed instrument played with a bow
2. Yeq`uin - a four-stringed instrument that is plucked
3. Sanxian - a three- stringed instrument which is also plucked
4. Variety of gongs and cymbals - creates rhythmic and graceful melodies.

The melodies played by the accompaniment fall mainly into three broad categories.The first is
the aria. The arias of Beijing opera can be further divided into those of the erhuang and xipi
varieties. An example of an aria is wawadiao, an aria in the xipi style that is sung by the young
Sheng to indicate heightened emotion. The Second type of melody heard in Beijing opera is
the fixed-tuned melody, or qupai. These instrumental tunes that serve a wider range of purposes
than arias. Examples include the “Water Dragon Tune” (shui long yin), which generally denotes
the arrival of an important person, and “Triple Thrust” (ji san qiang), which may signal a feast
or banquet. The final type of musical accompaniment is the percussion pattern. Such patterns
provide context to the music in ways similar to the fixed-tune melodies. For example, there are
as many as 48 different percussion patterns that accompany stage entrances. Each one identifies
the entering character by his or her individual rank and personality.
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 Wayang kulit in central Java is one of the oldest continuous traditions of storytelling in
the world which includes the use of puppet materials and background musical accompaniment
to make it interesting to the audience. Wayang is an Indonesian and Malay word for theater.
When the term is used to refer to kinds of Puppet Theater, sometimes the puppet itself is
referred to as wayang. Kulit means skin and refers to the leather construction of the puppets
that are carefully cut into a very fine tools and supported with carefully shaped buffalo horn
handles and control rods.
Wayang Kulit was performed in royal court and widely performed in public on religious
occasions so that knowledge of wayang became widespread among all classes in Java.
A Gamelan ensemble is comprised mainly by bronze percussion instruments augmented
by other percussion instruments, strings, and a flute. A full Javanese gamelan ensemble consists
of:

1. Saron - xylophone of heavy bronze bars

2. Gender - bronze xylophone with resonance chambers beneath
3. Bonang - set of bronze bowls
4. Gong and kempul - hanging gongs
5. Kenong and ketuk - single inverted bronze bowl
6. Gambang - wooded xylophone
7. Rebab - two-stringed fiddle
8. Suling - flute
9. Kendang - horizontal drum beat with the fingers on both ends
10. Tjelempung - a zither of thirteen double strings.

The preponderance of bronze instruments gives gamelan music a bright, lingering

sound, ranging from the slow, majestic melodies of the Javanese gamelan to the clangorous
vibrancy of the Balinese gamelan.

Learning Competency:
✓ Describes the instruments that accompany kabuki, wayang kulit and peking opera.
(Week 2) (MU8TH IVa-g-2)

ACTIVITY I - DESCRIBE ME!

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on your notebook.
1. What do you call the two-stringed instrument played with a bow?
A. Yueq`uin C. Sanxian
B. Jinghu D. Bonang
2. Which of the following is an example of an aerophone instrument used in peking opera
performance EXCEPT:
A. Ti-ts C. Siao
B. Pi-pa’ D. Sona
3. Which Javanese music category is traditionally associated with the horizontal drum
beat with the fingers on both ends?
A. Gender C. Rebab
B. Gambang D. Kendang
4. Which of the following is one of China’s most popular instruments under idiophone
category?
A. Yue-ch’in C. San-sien
B. Bu-ch’in D. Siao-lo

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 5. What instrument is associated with the horizontal drum beat with fingers on both ends?
A. Rebab C. Kendang
B. Gender D. Gambang
6. What guitar-like instrument has three-stringed and is used in Peking opera?
A. Siao - lo C. San-sien
B. Siao D. Bu-Chi’in
7. What musical instrument is used to create the tempo of the performance?
A. Hu-ch’in C. Pi-p’a
B. Sona D. Tan-pi-ku
8. Which of the following aerophone musical instrument in Peking opera announces
prosperous occasions?
A. Sona C. Siao
B. Ti-ts D. Pi’p’a
9. Which of the following Gamelan instrument consists of thirteen double strings?
A. Tjelempung C. Saron
B. Bonang D. Rebab
10. A gamelan ensemble is comprised mainly by bronze percussion instruments. Which
of the following does NOT belong in the group.
A. Bonang C. Shomyo
B. Gambang D. Suling

ACTIVITY II – LISTEN!
Direction: Watch and listen to the following videos. If you have access to internet, visit the
following links to watch the video clips. In case you don’t have internet access, ask your teacher
to lend you a copy of the Musical Instruments taken from the website. Listen to the sound of
the instruments according to their classification.

Idiophone – Javanese Gamelan Saron Barung Demonstration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsyXdLftFlI
Membranophone – Indonesian traditional musical instrument 'Kendang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2l546xSCZk
Chordophone – Yue-Ch’in - Harry Liu - Suite of Ruan (Live at Berklee)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9cbs6oSyxU
Aerophone - Suling - Bamboo flute from Bali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ACMIQkOVo

ACTIVITY III– GROUP ME!

Direction:
Group the following instruments listed on the box below according to its place of origin.
Koto Tjelempung Angklung Otsuzumi Siao

Yue-Ch’in Bonang Kotsuzumi Talo Sansien

CHINA JAPAN INDONESIA

Angklung

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ACTIVITY IV - NAME AND DESCRIBE ME!
Direction:
Identify the pictures from column A and give their Country of origin to column B then, describe
each instruments in Column C.

INSTRUMENTS COUNTRY OF DESCRIPTION OF THE

ORIGIN INSTRUMENT

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
6.

7.

8.

9.

10.
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REFLECTION:
1. I learned that _______________________________________________.
2. I enjoyed most on ___________________________________________.
3. I want to learn more on _______________________________________.

ANSWER KEY:

ACTIVITY I
1. B 6. C
2. B 7. D
3. D 8. A
4. D 9. A
5. C 10. C
ACTIVITY II – LISTENING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY III
CHINA JAPAN INDONESIA
Yue- Ch’in Koto Angklung
San-sien Kotsuzumi Bonang
Talo Otsuzumi Tjelempung
Siao

ACTIVITY IV

INSTRUMENTS COUNTRY OF DESCRIPTION OF THE

ORIGIN INSTRUMENT

Japan Kotsuzumi - small drum

1.
2. Indonesia Bonang - One of the instruement
that elaborate the main melody in
javanese gamelan music.

China T-ts - Cross flute; usually played

along singing
3.

China Hu-ch’in - a two stringed violin like

that is held upright against the knee
4.

Ta-lo - Gongs signify the beginning

of the performance

5.

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 Japan Odaiko - the big drum

6.

China Yue-Ch’in - Four-stringed

instrument

7 .
Japan Shamisen - A banjo like instrument
used to accompany bunraku and
kabuki.
8.

Indonesia Suling - flute

9.
10. Indonesia Gender - bronze xylophone with
resonance chambers beneath

References:

Book:
Anido, Baldoz, Parakiay, et al. 2013, Music and Arts - Grade 8 Learner’s Module. First edition.
Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

Prepared by:

MARK LESTER P. AGUSTIN

Writer

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 MUSIC 8
Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: _____________
Section: ___________________________ Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

ASIAN MUSICAL THEATER

Background Information for the Learners (BIL)

Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its
heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the
elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
Kabuki, like other forms of drama traditionally performed in Japan, was—and
sometimes still is—performed in full-day programmes, with one play comprising a number of
acts spanning the entire day. The structure of a full-day performance was derived largely from
the conventions of both Bunraku and Noh theatre. Chief amongst these was the concept of jo-
ha-kyū, a pacing convention in theatre stating that the action of a play should start slow, speed
up, and end quickly. The concept, elaborated on at length by master Noh playwright Zeami,
governs not only the actions of the actors, but also the structure of the play, as well as the
structure of scenes and plays within a day-long programme. Nearly every full-length play
occupies five acts. The first corresponds to jo, an auspicious and slow opening which introduces
the audience to the characters and the plot. The next three acts correspond to ha, where events
speed up, culminating almost always in a great moment of drama or tragedy in the third act,
and possibly a battle in the second or fourth acts. The final act, corresponding to kyū, is almost
always short, providing a quick and satisfying conclusion.

Wayang kulit is a traditional form of puppet-shadow play originally found in the

cultures of Java, Bali, and Lombok in Indonesia. In a wayang kulit performance, the puppet
figures are rear-projected on a taut linen screen with a coconut-oil (or electric) light.
The dalang (shadow artist) manipulates carved leather figures between the lamp and the screen
to bring the shadows to life. The narratives of wayang kulit often have to do with the major
theme of good vs. evil.
Wayang kulit is one of the many different forms of wayang theatre found in Indonesia; the
others include wayang beber, wayang klitik, wayang golek, wayang topeng, and wayang
wong. Wayang kulit is among the best known, offering a unique combination of ritual, lesson
and entertainment
The gamelan orchestra is an integral part of the Javanese wayang kulit performance. The
performance is accompanied by female singers (pesinden) and male singers (wirasuara).
Wayang shadow plays are usually tales from the two major Hindu epics,
the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The puppet master contextualizes stories from the plays,
making them relevant to current community, national or global issues. Gamelan players
respond to the direction of the dalang.

Peking opera is the most dominant form of Chinese opera which combines music, vocal
performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. Peking opera features four main role types, sheng
(gentlemen), dan (women), jing (rough men), and chou (clowns). Performing troupes often
have several of each variety, as well as numerous secondary and tertiary performers. With their
elaborate and colorful costumes, performers are the only focal points on Peking opera's
characteristically sparse stage. They use the skills of speech, song, dance and combat in
movements that are symbolic and suggestive, rather than realistic. Above all else, the skill of
performers is evaluated according to the beauty of their movements. Performers also adhere to

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a variety of stylistic conventions that help audiences navigate the plot of the production. The
layers of meaning within each movement must be expressed in time with music. The music of
Peking opera can be divided into the xīpí (西皮) and èrhuáng (二黄) styles. Melodies include
arias, fixed-tune melodies and percussion patterns. The repertoire of Peking opera includes over
1,400 works, which are based on Chinese history, folklore and, increasingly, contemporary life.

Learning Competency:
✔ Describes how a specific idea or story is communicated through music in a particular
Asian musical theater (Week 2) (MU8TH-IVb-h-3)

ACTIVITY I – NOH
Direction:
Watch the link then answer the following questions based on the video that you watched. Write
your answers on your notebook.
(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video from the following link. If internet
is not available, your teacher can lend you a copy of the CD.)
Japanese Theater 1 – Noh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5RqW8TWWY

Guide questions:
1. What is the main idea of the play?
2. What was the contribution of the chanters to the play?
3. How do you describe the flow of music as it go along with the character of the play?

ACTIVITY II- KABUKI

Direction:
1. Watch the link Japanese Theater: Kabuki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g&t=199s
(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video from the following link. If internet
is not available, your teacher can lend you a copy of the CD.)
2. Observe especially on the time slot given. (3:04 – 8:00 Yoshitsume Senbon-Zakura)
3. Follow the flow of the play.
4. Answer the following questions based on the video that you watched. Write your answers
on your notebook.

Guide questions:
1. Who are the characters in the play?
2. What is the main idea of the play?
3. Describe how the music got along with the character’s role in the play.
4. Have you noticed the change of rhythm as the characters take their role?
5. Does music have a great role in expressing the idea of the play to the audience?

REFLECTION:
1. I learned that _______________________________________________.
2. I enjoyed most on ___________________________________________.
3. I want to learn more on _______________________________________.

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References:

Book:
Anido, Baldoz, Parakiay, et al. 2013, Music and Arts - Grade 8 Learner’s Module. First edition.
Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

Website:
Japanese Theater 1 – Noh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T5RqW8TWWY
Japanese Theater 3 – Kabuki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g&t=199s

NIDA JEMIMA C. TORINO

Writer

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 MUSIC 8
Name: ____________________________ Grade Level: _____________
Section: ___________________________ Date: ___________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

IMPROVISATION OF SOUND, MUSIC, GESTURE, MOVEMENTS,
PROPS AND COSTUME FOR A MUSICAL THEATER
PERFORMANCE

Background Information for Learners:

Kabuki is a Japanese traditional theatre art that is performed in stylized manner which
combines acting, singing and dancing. The technique adapted from the chanting or joruri is
called nori. It implies a very sensitive capacity of riding the rhythms of shamisen (string
instrument), declaiming each accompaniment. Naugata music is very flexible, can be
performed by one shamisen or by entire orchestra of twenty musicians, of which ten are
shamisen players, while other play flute (fue taken from no) and drums (kotsuzumi-small drums,
otsuzumi-waist drum and taiko-stick drum)

Japan has also their own way of make-up pattern for their actors just like China. Kabuki
Makeup is a face painting of Japan which interprets the actors’ role through facial expression.

Wayang Kulit was performed in royal court and widely performed in public or religious
accassions so that knowledge of wayang became widespread among all classes in Java. A
gamelan ensemble is comprised mainly by bronze percussion instruments augmented by other
percussion instruments, strings, and a flute. Example of these instruments is gabang- a wooden
xylophone. The major dramatic function of gamelan music is to accompany stage action.

In the following activities, you will improvise sound, music and props appropriate to a
musical theater performance.

Learning Competency with code:

✓ Improvises appropriate sound, music, gesture, movements, props and costume for
performance of a chosen Asian traditional musical and theatrical form (Week 4)
(MU8TH-IVb-h-7)

Activity 1: KABUKI TIME

Direction: Improvise your own rhythmic pattern with woodblocks. Let's watch the video clip
and observe how the musicians play the woodblocks as musical background in the kabuki.

(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video from the link. If internet is not
available, request from your teacher a copy of the recorded music.)

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 Japanese Theater: Kabuki
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g&feature=related

After watching the video clip, form a group of five. Some may choose to play the
woodblocks, use sticks, or tap body parts. Others may act like the main characters in the kabuki.

Performance Rubric:

Beginning Needs Developing Proficient Exemplary

Instrument Technique of Demonstrates proper Demonstrates Demonstrates

Playing playing is technique some of proper technique proper technique all
improper. the time. most of the time. of the time.
Rhythm Rhythm is Rhythm is correct at Rhythm is correct Consistently
uncertain and/or least some of the time for songs with performs correct
incorrect simple rhythm but rhythm patterns for
has trouble with both simple and
more complex complex rhythms
rhythms

Activity 2: MAKING MUSIC

Materials: spoon and fork
tambourine
cauldron cover or lid
empty bottles
Direction:
1. Look for a friend or a family member who can harmonize with you and follow the
pattern given using your improvise instruments.
2. Your instrument will be spoon and fork, tambourine, cauldron cover or lid and glass
soda bottles
3. Practice the pattern using your instruments
4. Record your performance using your gadget and send it to your teacher

Materials Rhythm Patterns for a Wayang Kulit Accompaniment

Spoon and fork

Tambourine

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 Cauldron cover

Glass soda bottles

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Performance Rubric:

Excellent Always demonstrates understanding of appropriate physical 4

appearance for performing and connecting with the audience to
convey the message
Good Usually demonstrates understanding of appropriate physical 3
appearance for performing and connecting with the audience to
convey the message
Fair Sometimes demonstrates understanding of appropriate physical 2
appearance for performing and connecting with the audience to
convey the message
Needs Rarely demonstrates understanding of appropriate physical 1
Improvement appearance for performing and connecting with the audience to
convey the message

ACTIVITY 3: PROPS MAKING

Materials: cardboard or karton

scissors
paint and paint brush
rubber bands
ruler
pencil
Direction:
1. Draw and cut the shape you want. To make your mask symmetrical, first hold the mask
in front of your face, then use your pencil to make a mark.
2. Paint the face mask using any available colors
3. Once you’ve finished painting, set your mask aside so it can dry completely.
4. Attach the rubber bands. Get the two pieces of rubber band. Make two holes on each
side of the mask where you can attach the two rubber bands. Make sure it is completely
dry before you wear it so that it will not be ruined. Make a face mask out of the
following materials.You can also use any recycled materials to make your own
facemask that describes your character.

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 RUBRICS FOR FACE PAINTING

CRITERIA Excellent Good Fair Needs

(5) (4) (3) Improvement
(2)
Performance
* Completes work independently and
well-crafted.
Mood
* Visual Impact (Color, texture,
lines, pattern and value, etc.)
Creativity
* Shows creativity and originality
Craftsmanship
* Neatness and completeness of
work

Reflection:

1. I learned that
_____________________________________________________________________

2. I enjoyed the activity on

__________________________________________________________________________

3. I find interesting
_____________________________________________________________________

References:

Book:
Anido, Baldoz, Parakiay, et. Al 2013, Music and Arts- Grade 8 Learner's Module. First
edition. Pasig City, Philippines Department of Education

Lacia, Pineda-Limos, Operario, et al. 2013. The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 8th ed.
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines.

Prepared by:

MARY LOVELY R. TUMANENG

Writer

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 MUSIC 8
Name of Learner: ______________________________ Grade Level: ____________
Section: _______________________________________ Date: __________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

ASIAN MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE

Background Information for Learners

Live performance, featuring actors or puppets, native to Asia, a continent with more
than 2 billion people of many nations and cultures. Asian theatre typically combines
storytelling, dance, music and mime and incorporates mask, make up, scenery, costumes, props,
and scripts. In contrast to theatre in the West, the focus of Asian theatre is generally on
performance rather than on a specific text.

Asian theatre is not a unified entity. Difference among Asian countries in language,
culture, history, economics, politics, and religion have resulted in several hundred distinct
theatre genres, not all of which have been studied or catalogued. As elsewhere in the world,
theatre may function as entertainment, as confirmation of cultural or social unity, as religious,
political, or ethical education, or as a combination of these.

There is no one single form that makes up Asian theatre, but many different forms,
many unique to one area. Some of the examples of Asian theatres includes Sanskrit drama in
India, Beijing Opera in China, Kabuki, Bunraku and Nōh drama in Japan. In Japan, there are
three important theatrical forms: Bunraku, Kabuki and Nōh.

The following activities will help you imitate some of the Asian musical theater scenes.

Learning Competency with code

✓ Performs selections from chosen Asian musical theater (Week 5-6) (MU8TH-IVa-g-6)

ACTIVITY I. WATCH AND IMMITATE

Direction:
1. Watch the following link:
a. Japanese Theater Kabuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g
b. Peking Opera Performance Sample
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920
2. After watching, choose a character from any of the video clips.
3. Perform a scene of your chosen character with costume.
4. Record your performance and send it to your MAPEH teacher.
5. Your performance will be rated following the rubric below.

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RUBRIC FOR THEATRE PRESENTATION

Criteria 5 3 2 1
Projection/ Lines are always Most of the lines Some of the Did not speak so
Articulation clear and are clear and lines are clear lines are clear and
understandable understandable and understandable
understandable

Blocking Movements always Movements are Movements Did not have much
have a mostly sometimes have committed
commitment. committed. Most a commitment. movements.
Movements are movements are Movements are Movements were
motivated and true motivated and sometimes not motivated or
to performance. true to motivated and true to
performance. true to performance.
performance.

Memorization Has learned all Has learned many Has learned Did not learn any
lines from the of the lines from some of the lines from the
script - only needs the script - needs lines from the script
to be prompted a to be prompted script - reads
few times. regularly. directly from
script.

ACTIVITY 2. SHADOW PUPPET THEATER

Materials:
Pen, pencils, sticks, scissor, wayang kulit template, glitters, round fasteners, cardboard

Direction:
1. Draw the wayang kulit puppet based on your template.
2. Separate the arms of the puppets on its body.
3. Color it.
4. Put glitters for design.
5. Color the remaining white spaces on puppet’s body.
6. Make a hole using scissors, then put the round fasteners on arms connected to shoulders and
arms connected to hands.
7. Cut the excess part of round fastener at the back.
8. Put sticks at the back of each palm and at the middle of the body.

(Note: If you have internet access, you can access the video from the link. If internet is not
available, request from your teacher a copy of the video clip.)

How to make a simple wayang puppet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRi_9VkRxvY

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Rubrics

You Rock! Whoopee! Okay Try Again

Exceeds Meets Standards Approaches Below standard
Standards (5) (4) standards (3) (2)
Quality of The puppet is The puppet The puppet The puppet
Construction well-constructed reflects some reflects some reflects an
and nicely effort on alteration to an existing form
decorated. It is construction and existing form to with little or no
sturdy, neat and decoration. It is “make” the alteration. Pieces
will stand up to a reasonably sturdy puppet, may be may be missing or
period of time. and neat and will fragile, and may falling off. There
stand more than not stand up to may be a total
once. more than once. lack of
decoration.
Creativity The puppet is Student made Student made Student showed
well-made and solid effort in some effort in minimal effort in
creative. Student making their making their making their
made more than puppet look and puppet look and puppet look and
the expected creative. creative. creative.
effort in making
their puppet look
and creative.
Presentation Student presented Student presented Student presented Student refused to
wayang kulit and wayang kulit and wayang kulit and present wayang
acted without the acted with little acted with some kulit and /or play
help from a help from a help from a for the teacher
teacher. teacher. teacher.

ACTIVITY 3. TABLEU

Direction:
1. Watch the links below; and perform the scene indicated in the time specified in a
tableau form.
a. Peking Opera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g (7:04)
b. Wayang Kulit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1JL4QLBCc (7:35)
c. Kabuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6N1mRAvns (5:07)
2. Choose 1 from the links provided. If internet connection is not possible, picture of the
scene to be performed is given below

Peking Opera
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 Wayang Kulit

Kabuki

3. Perform the chosen theatre in a tableau form with costume.

4. Take a photo of your performance and submit it to your MAPEH teacher.
5. Performance will be graded following the rubric below

RUBRIC FOR TABLEU

Minimally meets Meets expectations Exceeds expectations
expectations (1 pt) ( 3pts) (5 pts)
Participation Performer/s show no sign Performer/s show signs Performer/s show signs
of active participation of active participation of active participation
and with enthusiasm
Presentation Performer/s show little to Performer/s shows Performer/s shows
no concentration. Character adequate focus. super-intense focus.
portrayals are sloppy, lack Character portrayals Character portrayals are
effort, and show no are solid, but not very strong, showing
expression or realism. spectacular. Character effort, expression and
Character portrayals show portrayals show some realism. Character
no attention to detail. attention to detail. portrayals show very
close attention to detail.
Costume/Props Performer/s does not show Performer/s portray Performer/s uses
any sign of costume related costume with a little costume suited to the
to the subject impact on the subject subject chosen

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References:

Books:

Music and Arts – Grade 8; Learner’s Module; First Edition, 2013: 978-971-990-78-9 Anido,
Baldoz, Parakiay, et al. 2013, Music and Arts - Grade 8 Learner’s Module. First edition.
Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

Website:

How to make a simple wayang puppet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRi_9VkRxvY

Asian Theatre Arts
https://www.google.com/search?q=philippines+theatres&rlz=1C1CHBD_enPH944PH944&o
q=philippines+theatres&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i333l3.10159j0j9&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-
8

Chinese Theatre https://www.slideshare.net/iamcarloluna/mapeh-8-music-4th-quarter-

chinese-theater

Rubrics Theatre performance

https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=PX76CAW&sp=yes&
Peking Opera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3IHdm2Tf8g
Wayang Kulit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1JL4QLBCc
Kabuki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6N1mRAvns

Prepared by:

ROSALIE PATRONO LUGO

Writer

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 MUSIC 8
Name of Learner: ___________________ Grade Level: _____
Section: ___________________________ Date: ____________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

EVALUATING MUSIC AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
(Traditional Asian Theater Music)

Background Information for Learners

Theatre Arts is one of the ancient traditions of the people in Asia particularly in Japan
and China. This theater art form was transmitted from generation to generation. It mirrors or
reflects life. Its key principle of theater is selectivity. Through the various forms of theater art,
a specific form can achieve clarity, order and beauty rarely found in ordinary life. Asian
theater music typically combines storytelling, dance, music, and mime and incorporates
masks, makeup, scenery, costumes, props, and scripts. In contrast to theater in the West, the
focus of Asian theater is generally on performance rather than on a specific text.

In Chinese Opera, Peking Opera is a form of Chinese Traditional Theater which

combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th
century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. Music is very
important to Peking Opera. Certain story types are accompanied by specific types of music,
which may include arias, percussion patterns, and fixed tune melodies. Fixed-tune
melodies are familiar melodies to which a composer adds new words for a specific opera or
story. The vocal requirements for all of the major roles were greatly reduced for Peking opera.
The Chou, in particular, rarely has a singing part in Peking opera, unlike the equivalent role in
Kunqu style. The melodies that accompany each play were also simplified, and are played with
different traditional instruments than in earlier forms. The popularity of Peking opera has been
attributed to the simplicity of the form, with only a few voices and singing patterns. This
allowed anyone to sing the arias themselves.

In Kabuki Theater of Japan, it is a form of classical theater in Japan known for its
elaborate costumes and dynamic acting. The phrases Kabuki theater, kabuki dance,
or kabuki play are sometimes used in political discourse to describe an event characterized
more by showmanship than by content. Kabuki theatre (歌舞伎) features highly-
stylized dancing, singing and elaborate make-up worn by a predominately all-male cast.
Musically, it highlights the Nagauta form (often associated with shamisen).

In Wayang Kulit, an Indonesian form of shadow puppetry, holds the audience's

attention with riveting storylines executed masterfully by the dhalang, or puppeteer. Wayang
kulit is accompanied by the music of the gamelan. Gamelan ais n Indonesian orchestra made
up especially of percussion instruments (such as gongs, xylophones, and drums). In addition to
setting the mood or atmosphere of a play, music has two major dramatic functions in the theatre.
It accompanies the singing/chanting and it accompanies stage actions including dance

Learning Competency with code:

✓ Evaluates music and music performances using guided rubrics applying knowledge of
musical elements. (Week 7 –8) (MU8TH-IVc-h8)
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ACTIVITY 1. WAYANG KULIT
Directions:
Watch a video clip about Wayang Kulit
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVn1tNVmgg) but focus your attention to the
Gamelan Ensemble. Write your observations and reactions with regards to the following
elements of music listed on the table below. Element Number 1 is done for you.

(Note: If you have internet connectivity, click the link below to access the video. If internet is
not available ask your teacher to lend you a copy of the said video).

Elements of Music Wayang Kulit

Melody (horizontal flow of the music) constant
Texture (thinness or thickness of the sound)
Tempo ( how fast or slow the flow of the
music)

ACTIVITY 2. KABUKI

Direction: Watch the performance of Japanese performers from the link being provided.
Evaluate their performance using the rubrics below. Remember to take note of the following
musical elements as you watch the video. Write the score on your notebook.

If you have internet access you can visit this link

Kabuki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-bgSFJiKc

Note: If you cannot access the link, you can ask your MAPEH teacher to send the video
through messenger.

Rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
Melody Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and Dances Could not sing
dances entire Dances entire Dances entire entire song out of most of the
song with song with only song with 3-4 tune and lapses in melody
appropriate 1-2 lapses in lapses in dance steps
melody melody melody
Rhythm Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and dances Could not
dances entire dances entire dances entire entire song out of demonstrate
song with song with only song with rhythm pattern and most of the
appropriate 1-2 lapses in only 3-4 lapses in dance steps. rhythm.
rhythm rhythm lapses in
rhythm
Choreography Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Remembers few
and Costume excellent excellent excellent excellent knowledge of the steps.
knowledge of knowledge of knowledge of of the choreography.
the the the Unsure of some
choreography choreography. choreography. movements.
and with There are few There are 3-4
costume errors errors.

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 Performance Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and dances Could not sing
Delivery dances with dances with dances with with no enthusiasms and dance
enthusiasms some little and energy
and energy enthusiasms enthusiasms
and some and energy
energy

ACTIVITY 3. PEKING OPERA: THE DRUNKEN CONCUBINE

Direction: Watch the performance of "The Drunken Concubine" by the Affiliated High
School of Peking University Peking Opera Troupe. Assess the performance using the given
rubrics. Write your comments or suggestions about the performance.

If you have internet connection, you can watch the performance on the link below.
Peking Opera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920

Note: If you cannot access the link, you can ask your MAPEH teacher to send the video thru
messenger.

Rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
Melody Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and Could not
dances entire Dances entire Dances entire Dances entire sing most of
song with song with only song with 3-4 song out of the melody
appropriate 1-2 lapses in lapses in tune and lapses
melody melody melody in dance steps
Rhythm Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and Could not
dances entire dances entire dances entire dances entire demonstrate
song with song with only song with song out of most of the
appropriate 1-2 lapses in only 3-4 rhythm pattern rhythm.
rhythm rhythm lapses in and lapses in
rhythm dance steps.
Choreography Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Demonstrate Remembers
and Costume excellent excellent excellent excellent few of the
knowledge of knowledge of knowledge of knowledge of steps.
the the the the
choreography choreography. choreography. choreography.
and with There are few There are 3-4 Unsure of
costume errors errors. some
movements.
Performance Sings and Sings and Sings and Sings and Could not
Delivery dances with dances with dances with dances with no sing and
enthusiasms some little enthusiasms dance
and energy enthusiasms enthusiasms and energy
and some and energy
energy

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Reflection:

Complete the sentence.

I learned that
___________________________________________________________________________
I enjoyed most on
___________________________________________________________________________

I want to learn more on

___________________________________________________________________________

ANSWER KEY

Activity 1.
Elements of Music Wayang Kulit
Melody (horizontal flow of the music) constant
Texture (thinness or thickness of the sound) heterophonic
Tempo ( how fast or slow the flow of the Gradually fast
music)

Activity 2. Note: Refer to rubrics as guide

Activity 3. Note: Refer to rubrics as guide

REFERENCES

Book
Anido, Baldoz, Parakiay, et al. 2013, Music and Arts - Grade 8 Learner’s Module. First
edition. Pasig City, Philippines: Department of Education

Website:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fwNQXxBJMKA6jjr2z3VcVjUIktI6YKkn/view.
Wayang Kulit, Ki Manteb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeVn1tNVmgg
Kabuki Theater https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-bgSFJiKc
The Drunken Concubine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920

Prepared by:

EASTER MARALLAG-GARCILLAN
Writer

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