Music

• What is one of the traditional forms of theater in Japan?

  Noh and Kabuki
• When did traditional Japanese theater begin?

  At the end of the sixteenth century
• How do nôh and kabuki differ in their representation?

  They reflect different social classes and periods
• What does the song "Sakura" translate to in English?

  Cherry Blossoms
• What musical scale is primarily used in traditional Japanese melodies?

  The pentatonic scale
• Which traditional Japanese theater performances primarily use the pentatonic scale?

  Noh and Kabuki
• What is the vocal technique used in Japanese theater that builds up to a climax?

  Ipponchoshi
• What does the term "arogato" refer to in Japanese theater?


  Oversize, supernatural, rough hero
• What does the technique "nori" imply in Japanese theater?


  Sensitive capacity of riding rhythms
• How does "yakuharai" technique contribute to Japanese theater?


  It describes subtle delivery of poetic text
• What instrument accompanies dances and movements in Japanese theater?

  Shamisen
• What is nagauta in Japanese music?


  A long song used as dance music
• How many musicians typically perform in a nagauta ensemble?

  Twenty musicians
• What is the main characteristic of Peking Opera Theater?

  Combination of speech, singing, mime, and acrobatics
• When did Peking Opera Theater become fully developed?


  By the mid-19th century
• What are the two main styles of music in Peking Opera?


  Erhhuang and his-p’l
• What is the main difference between erhhuang and his-p’l?

  The key of the music
• What does the term "fan-pan" refer to in Peking Opera?

  A technique for sorrowful songs
• How is the orchestra of Peking Opera different from a Western orchestra?

  It comprises about eight musicians on stage
• What role does music play in Peking Opera performances?

  It provides atmosphere and controls timing
• How do actors learn their parts in Peking Opera?

  By rote due to imprecise notation
• What is the significance of the dalang in Wayang Kulit performances?

  He manipulates puppets and tells stories
• What materials are used in Wayang Kulit puppets?


  Leather and buffalo horn
• What does "wayang" mean in Indonesian?


  Theater
• What is the role of the audience in a Wayang Kulit performance?

  They are the most important part
• What is the main function of gamelan music in theater?

  To accompany singing and stage actions
• What is the composition of a full Javanese gamelan ensemble?

  Bronze percussion instruments and strings
• What is the significance of suluk in Wayang Kulit performances?

  They are mood songs sung at intervals
• How does the dalang contribute to the performance of Wayang Kulit?

  He manipulates puppets and sings mood songs
• What are the main components of a Peking Opera performance?

  • Speech
  • Singing
  • Mime
  • Acrobatics
  • Instrumental accompaniment
• What are the key features of the Gamelan ensemble?

  • Bronze percussion instruments
  • Strings and flutes
  • Bright, lingering sound
  • Accompanies singing and stage actions
• What are the characteristics of Wayang Kulit performances?

  • Use of shadow puppets
  • Accompanied by gamelan music
  • Dalang as the main performer
  • Audience engagement is crucial
• How does music function in traditional Asian theater?

  • Sets mood and atmosphere
  • Accompanies singing and chanting
  • Controls timing of movements
  • Enhances dramatic action