Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF PAMPANGA
STO. ROSARIO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Minalin, Pampanga

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION IN MUSIC 8

Direction: Read and analyze each situation. Choose and write the letter of your choice on your
answer sheet.

1. When is an instrument classified as idiophone?

A. It has a skin of animal from which the vibration of sounds is produced.
B. Percussion instrument which is being hit or struck with hands or sticks.
C. Consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end.
D. All of the above.

2. “Sakura” with a single melody is sung by the whole class accompanied by their teacher using a guitar
imitating its melody but with improvisation. What would be its musical texture?
A. Monophony B. Homophony C. Polyphony D. Heterophony

3. The Japanese musicians give value on simply perfecting a technique in playing instruments.
A. True B. False C. Often D. Sometimes

4. East Asian music that has a slow tempo, giving it a very peaceful and expensive character.
A. Chinese B. Japanese C. Korean D. All of the above

5. String zither : China : Zheng ; Japan : Koto ; Korea : __________

A. Changgo B. Geomungo C. Haegum D. Kayagum

6. If you were given a chance to add another stanza creating the same melody from the original section of
the song “Mo Li Hua”. Its musical form becomes ______.
A. Strophic B. Binary C. Ternary D. Rondo

7. The descriptions below are associated to a “Shamisen” EXCEPT __________.

A. Similar to a guitar/banjo. B. An instrument from Japan.
C. With slim, long, and fretless neck. D. String instrument played using a bow.

8. Musical instruments of China are classified according to the sounds produced.

A. True B. False C. Often D. Sometimes

9. The vocal timbre of the song “Mo Li Hua”.

A. Chest voice B. Guttural voice C. Head voice D. Nasal voice

10. Some parts on the melody of the song “Arirang” include __________ phrasing.
A. Melismatic B. Neumatic C. Syllabic D. All of the above

11. Which of the following characteristics is NOT describing Chinese music?

A. Vocal music is usually solo rather than choral.
B. All traditional music is melodic rather than harmonic.
C. Vocal music has traditionally been sung in a thin, non-resonant voice, or in falsetto.
D. Vocal music is based on the interval of human breathing rather than mathematical timing.

12. Japanese sings melodies in unison and repeat the same melody in a song over and over again, which
makes their music complicated.
A. True B. False C. Often D. Sometimes

13. How is Japanese music described?

A. It is gentle and lyrical. B. It is slow and melancholic.
C. It is meditative and highly ritualized. D. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful.
 14. Which musical instrument is NOT classified as membranophone?
A. Changgo B. Kin C. Taiko D. Tsuridaiko

15. The song evokes the feeling of the tears shed and the remembrance of the country’s sad stories. An
emotion of deep regret is imbued in the rhythm of this song.
A. Arirang B. Min’yo C. Mo Li Hua D. Sakura

16. Most East Asian vocal music has __________ timbre.

A. Nasal and throaty B. Head and Chest C. Head and Nasal D. Throaty and Chest

17. The song “Sakura” has __________ meter.

A. Duple B. Triple C. Quadruple D. Compound

18. The melody and chord can be played simultaneously thru this Chinese mouth organ.
A. Dizi B. Sheng C. Sho D. Piri

19. An hourglass-shape instrument held on the left thigh which is used in both Noh and Kabuki
performances in Japan.
A. Kotsuzumi B. Otsuzumi C. Tsuridaiko D. Tsuzumi

20. The scale used in the folk song “Mo Li Hua” of China.
A. Diatonic B. Harmonic C. Melodic D. Pentatonic

21. How is Sakura, a song of Japan classified?

A. Love Song B. Parting Song C. Song of Spring D. Welcome Song

22. Biwa : Country – Japan ; Hornbostel-Sachs Classification - __________

A. Aerophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D. Membranophone

23. The class is singing “Arirang” with a single melody and the teacher is playing the chordal
accompaniment using piano. Its musical texture is __________.
A. Monophony B. Homophony C. Polyphony D. Heterophony

24. Flute : Dizi : China ; Ryuteki : Japan ; __________ : Philippines

A. Dabakan B. Gabbang C. Kulintang D. Suling

25. From the distinctive characteristics below, which does NOT belong to Japanese music?
A. Traditional music is meditative in character.
B. Musician’s performances are highly ritualized.
C. Vocal music has traditionally been sung in a thin, non-resonant voice, or in falsetto.
D. Vocal music is based on the intervals of human breathing rather than mathematical timing.

SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ART 8

1. What element of art plays an important part in mask making in Korea?

A. Color
B. Line
C. Shape
D. Texture
2. According to history, which of the following countries was primarily influenced by Chinese paintings?
A. Japan C. Philippines
B. Korea D. Singapore
3. If the Philippines have a system of writing called Alibata, what do you call the art of beautiful handwriting in
China?
A. Calligraphy
B. Ukiyo-e
C. Woodblock printing
D. Yin-Yang
4. What kind of balance is evident in this face painting?
A. Arial Balance
B. Asymmetrical balance
C. Radial balance
D. Symmetrical balance
5. Anthel is assigned to perform in a Peking Opera. The dominant color of his face painting is red, what does
it symbolize?
A. Devotion, courage, bravery, uprightness and loyalty
B. Impulsive and violent, also lacks self-restraint
C. Fierceness, ambition and cool-headedness
D. Treachery, suspiciousness and craftiness
6. What kind of balance is evident in this Chinese paper cutting design?
A. Arial balance
B. Asymmetrical balance
C. Radial balance
D. Symmetrical balance

7. What principle/s of art can be seen in this mask?

1. Movement
2. Rhythm
3. Unity
4. Variety

A. 1,2, 3, and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4

B. 1, 2, and 3 D. 1, 3, and 4

8. There are three main types of roofs in traditional Chinese architecture that influenced other Asian
architecture. Which of the following DOES NOT belong?
A. Multi-Inclined
B. Spiral
C. Straight Inclined
D. Sweeping
9. Korean theaters use mask painting while Chinese theaters use__________.
A. Costume painting
B. Face painting
C. Props painting
D. Silk painting
10. The following are uses of Korean mask EXCEPT for one.
A. Eternal luck
B. Funeral services
C. Shamanistic rights
D. Theater plays
11. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD and was
popularized internationally in the mid-1900s. Which of the following is commonly used during the
celebration of Shinto weddings?
A. Origami butterflies
B. Origami crane
C. Origami dolls
D. Origami flowers
12. Which of the following is regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting?
A. Landscape paintings
B. Mountain and water
C. People in the environment
D. Pictures of whirling wind
13. Which of the following elements of art is evident in Origami?
A. Alternating contour
B. Curvilinear designs
C. Flowing patterns
D. Geometric shapes
14. Which of the following Philippine festivals has similarities with Korean theater?
A. Ibon-ebon Festival
B. Masskara Festival
C. Panagbenga Festival
D. Sinukwan Festival
15. Which of the following is common in China and Philippines?
A. Chinese Knots
B. Paper Folding
C. Paper Kites
D. Woodblock Printing
16. Chinese Buddhists believe in hanging “Window Flowers” or decorative paper cuttings. Which of the
following concepts is the inspiration of the Chinese paper cuttings?
A. Animals of the Zodiac
B. Conglomeration of Asian influences
C. Edo period
D. Gold ingot currency
17. In making Korean landscapes they always choose elements that can be used for building temples. Which
of the following are commonly used?
A. Flowers and Animals
B. Heaven and Earth
C. Mountain and Water
D. Religion and Art
18. Which of the following elements of art is NOT common in face painting?
A. Color
B. Lines
C. Shapes
D. Texture
19. Which of the following religions DID NOT influence East Asian?
A. Buddhism
B. Confucianism
C. Daoism
D. Taoism
20. Which of the following is NOT common to Korean paintings?
A. Bamboo
B. Portraits
C. Four gracious plants
D. Narrative scenes crowded with figures and details

21. The following are Principles of Chinese Painting EXCEPT __________.

A. Use colors correctly
B. Use brush in calligraphy
C. Fill the spaces with objects and nature.
D. Copy the correct proportion of the objects and nature
22. Jiaguwen or shell-and-bone script are the earliest known Chinese logographs. The following ideas were
used by Cangjie EXCEPT for one
A. animals’ footprints C. landscapes
B. bird’s claw marks on the sand D. natural phenomena
23. Makeup plays an important role in theatrical performances. The following are uses of makeup in theater
EXCEPT for one.
A. It adds appeal to the audience therefore attracting more theater goers.
B. It heightens facial features, and compensate for the effects of stage lighting.
C. It is used to create visual stereotypes or clichés that will be readily understood by the audience.
D. It enhances the role of a character and to give performers an additional tool for conveying the
characters being performed.
24. Why do Buddhist used temples and houses that has sweeping roofs?
A. Because they believe that it can give them longer life.
B. Because they believe that it helped ward off evil spirits.
C. Because they believe that they have to follow their tradition.
D. Because they believe that it will give them luck and prosperity.
25. Japanese are known for folding origami cranes. Why do Japanese believed in cranes?
A. They believed that the cranes drive away evil spirits.
B. They believed that the cranes can bring prosperous and will have longer life.
C. They believed that the cranes understand the relationship between nature and human.
D. They believed that the crane is a mystical creature and is said to live for a thousand years.