MUSIC

• What is vocal music specifically made for?

  Vocal music is made specifically for voices.
• What is instrumental music made for?


  Instrumental music is made solely for instruments.
• What are the two types of music scales in Indonesia?

  • Slendro: five equidistant tones in an octave
  • Peloq: heptatonic (7) tone scale with semi tones
• What is the Pinpeat in Cambodian music?

  The Pinpeat is a Cambodian musical ensemble that accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.
• How many instruments typically make up the Pinpeat ensemble?

  The Pinpeat ensemble usually consists of nine or ten instruments.
• What is the significance of music in Cambodian court dances and ceremonies?

  Music is always part of their court dances, masked plays, shadow plays, and religious ceremonies.
• What are the main instruments in the Cambodian music ensemble?

  1. Skorthom – two big drums (membranophone)
  2. Samphor – a double-headed drum (membranophone)
  3. Chhing – finger cymbals (idiophone)
  4. Oneat – xylophones (idiophone)
  5. Kongvong – gong circles (idiophone)
• What is the Hsaing Waing in Myanmar?

  The Hsaing Waing is Myanmar’s traditional folk music ensemble made up mainly of different gongs and drums.
• What are the two types of musical instruments in Myanmar?

  In Myanmar, instruments are categorized into loud sounding and soft sounding.
• What are the types of performances in Myanmar's Hsaing Waing ensemble?

  • Loud sounding instruments for open-air ceremonies and festivals
  • Soft sounding instruments for formal and classical performances indoors
• What is the saung gauk?

  The saung gauk is a 13-string angular harp and the national instrument of Myanmar.
• What is the Mahagita in Myanmar?

  The Mahagita is an extensive collection of classical songs in Myanmar.
• What are the two types of Malaysian music?

  1. Classical and Folk music: emerged during the pre-colonial period
  2. Syncretic or Acculturated music: developed during the post-Portuguese period
• What is the Agung and Kulintang in Malaysia?

  The Agung and Kulintang is a gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia.
• What is the significance of the Dikir Barat in Malaysian culture?

  The Dikir Barat is a musical form important to Malaysia’s national culture, performed by singing in groups.
• What are the main influences on Malaysian music?

  • Indian
  • Chinese
  • Thai
  • Indonesian
  • Western music
• What is the Gamelan in Indonesia?

  The Gamelan is the most popular form of music in Indonesia, consisting of various instruments.
• What are the two famous types of Gamelan?

  The two famous types of Gamelan are Javanese and Balinese Gamelan.
• What role does vocal music play in Gamelan performances?

  Vocal music is used as ornamentation of the Gamelan and is as important as the Gamelan itself.
• What is the term for every kind of Gamelan music in Java?

  Karawitan is the term for every kind of Gamelan music in Java.
• What is the significance of bowing before playing Gamelan instruments?

  Bowing before playing shows respect for the instruments, which are considered sacred.
• What is the cultural significance of music in Southeast Asia?

  Music varies according to beliefs and has categorization that falls into value and great meaning.
• What are the common features of Malaysian musical instruments?

  • Greatly associated with culture and roots
  • Share common features with Indian musical instruments
  • Influenced by Western music after British colonization
• What is the main characteristic of Malaysian music?

  Malaysian music is largely based around percussion instruments.
• What is the role of trade in the development of Malaysian culture?

  Trade increased cultural influences and led to the development of a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society.
• What are the types of performances in Malaysian music?

  1. Classical and Folk music
  2. Syncretic or Acculturated music
• What is the significance of the Pahang State Mosque in Malaysia?

  The Pahang State Mosque is a notable cultural landmark in Malaysia.
• How does the music of Southeast Asian countries reflect their cultural diversity?


  Each country has its own music ensembles and unique styles influenced by various cultural interactions.
• What are the main themes explored in the music of Southeast Asian countries?

  • Cultural beliefs
  • Historical influences
  • Regional diversity
• What is the form of martial art that is similar to t’ai chi and originated in the Malay Peninsula?

  Silat
• What elements does the martial art Silat combine?

  Martial arts, dance, and music
• What instruments typically accompany Silat performances?

  Gongs, drums, and Indian oboes
• What have we learned in Lesson 1 about the vocal and instrumental music of Southeast Asian countries?

  • Focused on Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Malaysia
  • Cultural variations based on beliefs
  • Unique music ensembles for each country
• What will this lesson discuss regarding Southeast Asian countries?

  The vocal and instrumental music of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Singapore
• What activity involves listening to Thai music and answering guide questions?

  Activity 1: Listening to Thai Music
• What should students do if they do not have internet access for Activity 1?

  Turn on the radio
• What is the purpose of the guide questions in Activity 1?

  To analyze the music and instruments used in the performance
• What is Thailand's national symbol?

  Elephant
• Why is Thailand referred to as "Land of the Free"?

  It has never been ruled by a Western power
• What influences Thai music?

  Asian influences, primarily from Chinese music