Southeast Asian Music Quiz

What is the capital city of Indonesia?

• Jakarta

• Bandung

• Surabaya

• Bali

Which of the following is a characteristic of Javanese Gamelan music?

• Fast-paced

• Refinement

• Loud and dynamic

• Improvisational

What is the main religion in Indonesia?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which instrument is used in Javanese Gamelan to signal the ensemble?

• Rebab

• Kendhang

• Suling

• Gong Ageng

What type of music is Balinese Gamelan known for?

• Slow and meditative

• Lively and dynamic

• Formal and serious

• Calm and gentle

Which of the following instruments is a part of the Javanese Gamelan ensemble?

• Ugal

• Bonang

• Jegogan

• Pemade

What is the primary purpose of Indonesian music?

• To promote tourism

• To facilitate rites and rituals

• To teach history

• To entertain only

Which of the following describes the sound of Javanese Gamelan music?

• Loud and abrupt

• Soft and soothing

• Fast and chaotic

• Harsh and dissonant

What is the role of the Kendhang in the Gamelan ensemble?

• To play the melody

• To keep time

• To signal the ensemble

• To embellish the music

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Balinese Gamelan music?

• Rhythmic

• Soft

• Loud

• Dynamic