Quiz on Kawih: Traditional Sundanese Songs

What is the main difference between kawih and kakawihan?

• Kawih is longer
• Kakawihan is usually used in children's games
• Kawih uses more instruments
• Kakawihan is more modern

Which of these is NOT mentioned as an example of popular modern kawih?

• Es Lilin
• Sabilulungan
• Mojang Priangan
• Bubuy Bulan

When did the era of modern kawih (Wanda Anyar) begin?

• In the 1930s
• In the 1950s
• In the 1970s
• In the 2000s

What is a characteristic of classical or traditional kawih?

• Use of modern instruments
• Free-form poetry
• Dense poetic lyrics
• Always in the Indonesian language

What type of musical scale is typically used in traditional kawih?

• Diatonic
• Chromatic
• Pentatonic
• Octatonic

Which of these is an example of a modern instrument that might be used in contemporary kawih?

• Angklung
• Gamelan
• Keyboard
• Suling

What are the two main categories of elements in kawih structure?

• Melody and harmony
• Rhythm and tempo
• Adegan lahir and adegan batin
• Lyrics and instrumentation

What does 'purwakanthi' refer to in kawih?

• The choice of instruments
• The similarity of sounds at the end of lines
• The overall theme
• The type of dance accompanying the music

What is 'diksi' in the context of kawih?

• The rhythm of the song
• The choice of words or diction
• The type of musical scale used
• The emotional tone of the piece

How does the video describe the language style (gaya bahasa) in kawih?

• Always metaphorical
• Only denotative
• Can be both denotative and connotative
• Always in ancient Sundanese