Quiz on the Music of Mindoro, Palawan, and Visayas

What is the oldest name given to Mindoro?

• Mangyan

• Hanunuo

• Ambahan

• Mina de Oro

What is the main characteristic of Mangyan music?

• Polyphonic texture

• Fast tempo

• Chanting song style

• Instrumental only

What is the term used for the writing system of the Hanunuo Mangyans?

• Bamboo script

• Luka

• Ambahan

• Sanskrit

Which instrument is NOT classified as a string instrument in Mangyan music?

• Kudlung

• Kudyapi

• Gitgit

• Batiwtiw

What type of music is the Laplap Bagit?

• A lullaby

• A bird song

• A love song

• A war chant

Which tribe is known for the Pagdiwata ritual?

• Mangyan

• Tagbanua

• Cuyunon

• Palaw'an

What is the primary material used to make most instruments in Palawan?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Metal

• Bamboo

What is the Balitaw in Visayan music?

• A folk dance

• A lullaby

• A song-and-dance debate

• A type of drum

Which of the following is a Visayan musical instrument?

• Gitgit

• Agung

• Buktot

• Kudyapi

What is the main purpose of the Ambahan in Mangyan culture?

• To express love and guidance

• To document history

• To entertain

• To celebrate festivals