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Quarter 4 – Module 1: Week 1

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Asia

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 Music – Grade 8
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 1: Musical Theater and Festivals of Asia
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master the concepts of Asian Musical Theater and Festivals. The

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scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.

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The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The
lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook

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you are now using.

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The module contains one lesson only.

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• Lesson 1 - Musical Characteristics of Selected Asian Musical Theater

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MELC: identifies musical characteristics of selected Asian musical theater
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through video films or live performances; MU8TH-Iva-g-1
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After going through this module, you are expected to:
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1. analyze the musical theater and festivals of Asia;

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2. listen perceptively to musical characteristics of Asian musical theater

through video films or live performances;
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3. compare and contrast the different Asian musical theater; and

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4. display appreciation of one’s culture through musical theater.

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 What I Know
Pre-Test:

Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct

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answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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1. It is one of the most distinctive shadow plays among Asian dramas which

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has evolved and grown most fully in Java and Bali, Indonesia.
A. Kabuki C. Gamelan

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B. Wayang Kulit D. Peking Opera

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2. It refers to an Asian theater which is more entertaining because of its colorful
and amazing make-ups, movements, skills, and other spectacular effects.

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A. Kabuki C. Gamelan
B. Wayang Kulit D. Peking Opera
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the history of Peking Opera?
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A. Peking Opera presents the story (history, legends, and myths) of the
great Hindu Indian epics
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B. Peking Opera began in the Edo period where it became famous in

the lower class rather than in the higher-class society.
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C. Peking Opera started in 1603 with the first performance of Okuni, a

shrine dancer from Kyoto.
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D. Peking Opera is believed that after the four Anhui opera troupes
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came to Beijing, Chinese Peking Opera had grown fast to its

development because of the Emperor Qianlong.
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4. It is performed on a tiered platform at the backstage. The instruments used

in this performance are shamisen, drums and flute.
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A. Joruri C. Hayashi
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B. Naugata D. Hyoshigi
5. The following are the performance elements of Wayang Kulit, EXCEPT
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A. Blencong C. Chariyos
B. Tembang D. Gerong
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6. It refers to the song that is sung and played with the shamisen in Kabuki
plays that describe or tell a story in a certain character or place.
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A. Oyama C. Solo Song

B. Aikata D. Theme music
7. It is also known as the puppeteer and conductor in a Wayang Kulit
presentation.
A. Niyaga C. Pesindhen
B. Dalang D. Gerong
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 8. Which of the following is TRUE about the puppets used in Wayang Kulit
performance?
A. The sizes of the puppets should range from six inches to more than
three feet.
B. A complete set of Wayang Kulit puppets is composed of 100-200
figures.
C. The puppets should be colored with different colors in order to catch
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D. None of these.

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9. It refers to the singing technique which is commonly used for sorrowful
songs and is only sung by bearded characters.

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A. Erh-huang C. Naugata

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B. His-p’l D. Fan-pan
10. It refers to the classic court music imported from China during the 18th

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A. Noh C. Gagaku
B. Shomyo D. Kagura

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Musical Characteristics of
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Theater
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In the previous quarter, you have learned about the music of South,
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Central, and West Asia. You also have learned about the vocal and
instrumental music of India, Pakistan, Israel, and other West Asian countries.
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Now, as you reach this quarter, we are going to talk about the musical
theater and festivals of Asia. This lesson will introduce you to the different
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songs, musical theater, and festivals of Asia which are all amazing,
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entertaining, and interesting. As you go along this module, you will learn,
understand and discover the different musical characteristics of these musical
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theaters and festivals. With that, you will be asked to perform or integrate the
songs that you are going to learn every day.
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VIDEO ANALYSIS
Directions: Analyze the short video clips below and identify from what country
does this musical theater belong whether it is from Japan,

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Video Link Country
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDUcFOnVKk ____________

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2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cM_AwB73lc ____________

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3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPegoquV5I ____________

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4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXxWfWHvBc ____________

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Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct
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answer on a separate sheet of paper.

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1. Where do the Kabuki theater originated?

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A. Philippines C. Japan
B. China D. Indonesia
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2. The main actors of the Peking Opera usually have their ________.
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A. Jinghu players C. Pipa players

B. Gamelan players D. Gong players
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3. It is one of the most distinctive shadow plays among Asian dramas.

A. Kabuki C. Sarzuela
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B. Peking Opera D. Wayang Kulit

4. These are all Wayang Kulit performers EXCEPT
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A. Gunungan C. Niyaga
B. Peseindhen D. Dalang

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Japanese Theater
In the history of Japan, Kabuki’s origin began in the Edo period where

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it became famous in the lower class rather than in the higher-class society.
The love for Kabuki Theater among the Japanese started in1603 with the first

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performance of Okuni, a shrine dancer from Kyoto wherein the performance is
a combination of religious and folk dance.

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Kabuki comprises of three Japanese characters where “ka” means

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songs, “bu” means dance, and “ki” means skill.

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Kabuki play is more entertaining because of its colorful and amazing
make-ups, movements, skills and other spectacular effects and to its unique

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and unrevealing characters on stage. The performers are all male in 17th
century because women were banned from performing because they were
attached to the idea of prostitution and male spectators were attracted to most
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female performers.
Distinguishing Characteristics of Kabuki Theater
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Dance - The first performers dance with an exceptional blend of folk

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and religious dance.

Costume - The performer’s costumes stress the role being portrayed
by the actors. It also shows the latest fashion or style of the
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present day.
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Make-up - Another element which is very important in Kabuki

performances.
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Music - In Kabuki, it is used as the sound effects like the wooden

clappers where it employs as the signal for the start and end of
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the play.
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Contribution of Musical Elements to the Performance of the Kabuki

Theater
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Song and narration are essential elements in Kabuki plays especially in

dance plays and in puppet-theater because the actors never sing. The
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following are the musical elements that contribute to the Kabuki play
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performances:
1. The dance plays in Kabuki have dance music of different kinds
mostly used by playing and singing the dance musical piece.
2. In dance plays, the chorus sings lyrics that describe or narrate a story
or scene. The chorus may also sing lines which supposedly is the part
to be said by the dancers.
3. The puppet style in Kabuki play is usually accompanied by music.

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 4. The dance play and puppet play musical ensemble are positioned at
the left side of the stage.
5. In puppet plays, the narrator chants and sings in descriptive and
narrative passages.
6. The geza musicians draw on many repertoires with hundred known
melodies and rhythmic patterns where the music is played suited for the
season, location, and emotional portrayal in each individual scene.
7. The basic musical instrument is called the shamisen, a three stringed

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instrument.

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Watch and listen perceptively to the musical characteristics of this
Kabuki performance.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDUcFOnVKk

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Chinese Theater
It is believed that after the four Anhui opera troupes came to Beijing,

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Chinese Peking Opera had grown fast to its development because of the
Emperor Qianlong. During ancient times, Peking Opera is usually performed
in open stages, tea houses, and temples. Peking Opera is performed with the
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orchestra and percussion bands.
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Contribution of Musical Elements to the Performance of the Peking
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In Chinese Peking Opera, the orchestra may contribute to the

enhancement of its performance and this orchestra is divided into two:
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1. Wenchang - the function of this orchestra is to play as a musical

accompaniment in singing which is dominated by different string or
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chordophone instruments like jinghu, yue qin and pipa. The main actors
usually have their jinghu players.
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2. Wuchang- the function of this orchestra is to accompany the acting,

recitation, dancing, and acrobatic fighting. This orchestra makes use of
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the following instruments: drums, wooden clappers, gongs and cymbals

which are membranophone instruments. This orchestra produces
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music which may accompany diversion of scenes and stage

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atmospheres.

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Peking Opera performance.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPegoquV5I

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 Indonesian Theater
Wayang Kulit is one of the most distinctive shadow plays among Asian
dramas which has evolved and grown most fully in Java and Bali, Indonesia.
The Wayang Kulit makes use of flat puppets that are cut and designed with
intricate patterns. The shadow images can be shown when projected on a
screen with an oil lamp or electric light to bring life to the shadow images on
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Distinguishing Characteristics of Wayang Kulit

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Wayang Kulit performance. The puppets - the sizes of the puppets should

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range from six inches to more than three feet which are mounted on sticks
from the buffalo horn. A complete set of Wayang Kulit puppets composed of

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300-400 figures. The traditional performance of the Wayang Kulit starts at 8:30

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pm and last until dawn or it will last from nine to ten (9-10) hours for the whole
performances.
The characters - the major characters are based on or originated from
the two epic stories of Hinduism: Mahabharata and Ramayana. These m
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characters vary in size, shape, color, and costume. The minor figures also
differ according to their type like ogre, clown, god, etc.
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The dalang - the person in charge of manipulating the figures, narrating

the story, interpreting the characters, singing songs or mood songs (suluk),
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producing sound effects, and giving cues for the gamelan using Chempala and
Kepyak.
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Elements of Wayang Kulit

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A. Performers
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1. Dalang- the puppeteer and conductor

2. Niyaga- the gamelan musicians
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3. Pesindhen- Javanese female singer with gamelan orchestra

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B. Equipment (for the play)

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1. Wayang Kulit- Leather puppets

2. Gunungan- symbolic scene
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3. Kelir- the clothe screen

4. Blencong- Javanese oil lamp used in Wayang Kulit
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5. Gedebok- Javanese trunk of a banana as a place to arrange the

puppets
6. Kotak kayu- wooden chest
7. Chempala- wooden knockers
8. Kepyak- metal rappers
9. Gamelan-musical instruments
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 C. Performance Elements
1. Sabetan- Javanese puppet movement
2. Janturan- Javanese puppeteers’ narration
3. Chariyos- Javanese story or narrative
4. Ginem- Javanese dialogue
5. Suluk- Javanese mood song
6. Tembang- Javanese song

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7. Dodogan- Javanese knocking

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8. Kepyakan- Javanese rapping
9. Gending- Javanese melody

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10. Gerong- Javanese male chorus

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11. Sindengan- Pesindhen’s song

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THE MUSICIAN
Directions: Inside the first table below are the musical characteristics of the
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different musical theater of Asia. Read each characteristic

carefully and classify it according to the group it belongs. Copy
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the table below. Write the letter of your answer on a separate

sheet of paper.
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A. The first performers dance with an exceptional blend of folk and religious
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dance.
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B. Usually performed in open stages, tea houses, and temples.

C. The major characters of this theater are based on or originated from the two
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epic stories of Hinduism: Mahabharata and Ramayana.

D. The music of this theater is used as the sound effects like the wooden
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clappers where it employs as the signal for the start and end of the play.
E. The traditional performance of this theater start sat 8:30 pm and last until
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dawn or it will last from nine to ten (9-10) hours for the whole performances.
F. It is performed with the orchestra and percussion bands.

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What I Have Learned

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Directions: On the table below, write the similarities and differences between
Kabuki Theater, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit. Use a
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separate sheet of paper for your answer.

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Musical Theater Similarities Differences

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Kabuki
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Peking Opera

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LISTENING AND WATCHING ACTIVITY

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Directions: Watch the video and identify the musical characteristics and
features of the musical theater.

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Suggested link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cM_AwB73lc

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Use the format below and do this on your answer sheet.
What is the name of the musical
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theater?
DESCRIPTION OF THE MUSICAL THEATER
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Musical theater distinguishing

characteristics
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Instruments used
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Tempo
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Rhythm
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Assessment
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Directions: Read the musical characteristics in each item. Identify what

musical theater is being described. Choose your answer from the
box below. Write the letter of your choice on your answer sheet.

A. Kabuki B. Wayang Kulit C. Peking Opera

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 1. It is performed with the orchestra and percussion bands.
2. It uses wooden clappers as the sound effects where it employs as the signal
for the start and end of the play.
3. It involves Javanese female singer accompanied with Gamelan orchestra.
4. A musical theater accompanied by Wenchang orchestra that has different
string or chordophone instruments.
5. Uses the basic musical instrument called the shamisen, a three stringed

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instrument.

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6. A musical theater that uses Chempala and Kepyak to cue the musicians.
7. The performance of this musical theater involves singing of mood songs
(suluk).

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Additional Activities

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EXIT CARD!
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Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, give your insights, thoughts, and

learnings by completing the following phrases to assess your
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understanding about the musical characteristics of Kabuki

Theater, Peking Opera, and Wayang Kulit.
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1. In this lesson, I have learned that….

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2. For me, the most important element of Kabuki play is …

3. My overall impression with the Peking Opera presentation is….
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4. Wayang Kulit is….

5. I hope I could….
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References
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The 21st Century, MAPEH in Action pp. 67-85

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Music and Arts Book, pp. 144-163

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDUcFOnVKk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cM_AwB73lc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHPegoquV5I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXxWfWHvBc

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