Wayang Kulit Music Quiz

What is Wayang Kulit?

• A type of Indonesian shadow puppetry

• A form of Balinese dance

• A traditional Indonesian painting style

• A martial art from Java

Who is responsible for narrating the Wayang Kulit performance?

• Pesinden

• Dalang

• Gerong

• Bonang

Which instrument in the Gamelan orchestra leads tempo changes?

• Saron

• Gender

• Kendang

• Bonang

The Gender is a type of what kind of instrument?

• Drum

• Metallophone

• Stringed instrument

• Wind instrument

What instrument is used to punctuate dramatic moments in Wayang Kulit performances?

• Bonang

• Gender

• Gongs

• Saron

Who are the Pesinden?

• The male chorus

• Female singers who provide lyrical narration

• Puppeteers controlling the shadow play

• Musicians playing the gongs

What is the primary role of the Saron in the ensemble?

• To provide a rhythmic foundation

• To create dramatic sound effects

• To cue transitions between scenes

• To accompany vocal performances

Which of the following is NOT an instrument used in Wayang Kulit music?

• Saron

• Bonang

• Violin

• Kendang

What is a unique feature of Wayang Kulit music?

• It uses modern electronic instruments

• It synchronizes with the puppets' movements

• It has no rhythm or structure

• It does not involve vocal performances

What is the function of the Bonang in Wayang Kulit music?

• To lead tempo changes

• To provide the core melody

• To add melodic layers and signal character entrances/exits

• To provide lyrical narration