MAPEH 5 Periodical Test

What classification system is used to group traditional Filipino instruments according to the way sound is produced?

• Gregorian Method

• Hornbostel-Sachs Classification

• Kodály Method

• Pentatonic Scale

What element of music refers to the softness or loudness of sound?

• Timbre

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

• Tempo

What is the term for the unique quality of sound that enhances the distinction of a voice or instrument from others?

• Dynamics

• Pitch

• Texture

• Timbre

Why were the early Filipino instruments made from bamboo, wood, or animal parts?

• These materials were cheap and easily bought from other countries.

• These materials were readily available in nature and suitable for daily life.

• They were only used for decoration and not for real music.

• These materials were needed by foreign musicians.

How does the Hornbostel-Sachs system help us understand Filipino instruments in ancient times?

• It indicates how long the instruments will last.

• It identifies the emotions in the songs.

• It groups the instruments based on how sound is created.

• It shows how instruments are drawn in pictures.

Why is understanding the quality of voice important in studying ancient Filipino music?

Why is understanding the quality of voice important in studying ancient Filipino music?

• It helps singers memorize lyrics faster.

• It shows who has the strongest voice.

• It is used only for dancing, not for singing.

• It explains how different voices express meaning in traditional songs.

What is the purpose of ancient Filipino music in special occasions like harvest or celebration of success?

• To sell musical instruments

• To entertain tourists only

• To celebrate important community traditions

• To create songs for television

Which of the traditional musical instruments is made of bamboo and common in many communities in the Philippines?

• Tongatong

• Gangsa

• Kulintang

• Biolin

What does the term 'timbre' mean in music?

• The speed of a song

• The loudness of sound

• The quality of sound that identifies it

• The rhythm of the lyrics