Traditional

Asian Theater
with Teacher Ren
 wayang kulit
It is one of the most distinctive shadow plays among Asian
dramas which has evolved and grown most fully in Java and
Bali, Indonesia.
characteristics of wayang kulit

Puppets
6 feets to more than
three feet.

Figures
A complete set of
300-400 Figures
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The Characters
The major characters are based on
or originated from the two epic
stories of Hinduism; Mahabharata
and Ramayana.
characteristics of wayang kulit
The Dalang
the person in charge of
manipulating the figures,
narrating the story, interpreting
the characters, singing songs, and
producing sound effects.
The Gamelan in Wayang Kulit
The Gamelan
This ensemble is the heart of art
music of Indonesia because it
performs a vital part in
establishing the moods and
emphasizing the action of the
plays.
 The Gamelan consists of the following
instruments:

1. Saron
Is the basic melodic instrument an
idiophone instrument consisting
of bronze keys and played with a
wooden mallet.
 The Gamelan consists of the following
instruments:

2. Rebab
is a two-stringed bowed and a
blown suling flute that enhances
the melody.
 The Gamelan consists of the following
instruments:

3. Gender Panerus-
it is the highest pitch in gender
family.
 The Gamelan consists of the following
instruments:

4. Gender Slenthem
it plays the lowest and anticipates
the theme.
 kabuki Theater
Kabuki comprises of three Japanese characters where “ka”
means “songs”, “bu” means “dance”, and “ki” means “skills”
CHARACTERISTICS KABUKI:

DANCE
the first performers
with an exceptional
blend of folk and
religious dance.
CHARACTERISTICS KABUKI:

3. Make-Up-
Another element
which is very
important in kabuki
performaces.
CHARACTERISTICS KABUKI:

4. Music-
it is used as the
sound effects.
Instruments and music that accompany the
KABUKI plays are:

1. Hyoshigi
also known as “ki” and “tanniki,”
this wooden clappers is used in
ceremonial music.
Instruments and music that accompany the
KABUKI plays are:

2. Hayashi
musical ensemble for Kabuki
theater which is a live
performance of shamisen players.
Instruments and music that accompany the
KABUKI plays are:

3. Debayashi
this is an on stage music
performance in full view of the
audience
Instruments and music that accompany the
KABUKI plays are:

4. Hyudorodoro
it is used to mark the appearance
of the ghost by playing the flute
and drum.
Instruments and music that accompany the
KABUKI plays are:

5. Geza
This music is used for some
special effects in Kabuki.
How do musical elements contribute to the
performance of the Kabuki theater?

Song and narration are essential elements in Kabuki plays

especially in dance plays in puppet theater because the actors
never sing.
How do musical elements contribute to the
performance of the Kabuki theater?

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 scene.
How do musical elements contribute to the
performance of the Kabuki theater?

5.In puppet plays, the narrator chants or sings in descriptive and

narrative passages.

6.The geza musicians draw on many repertoire with hundred

known melodies and rhythmic patterns.
 peking opera
It is usually performed in open stages, teahouses, and
temples.
What are some instruments and music that
accompany the Peking Opera?

1. Solo Song-
ARIAS is an example of a solo music or a song that portrays
one of the characters.
What are some instruments and music that
accompany the Peking Opera?

2. Musical Speech-
it is where the actors are speaking through music.
What are some instruments and music that
accompany the Peking Opera?

3. Instrumental music
it is classified into two: Wuchang, which is a military
instrumentation, Wenchang, which means civic instrumentation.
How do the musical elements contribute to
the performance of the Chinese Peking
Opera?
Wenchang- the function of this orchestra is to play as a musical
accompaniment in singing which is dominated by different
string or chordophone instruments.
Wuchang- the main function of this is to accompany the acting,
recitation, dancing, and acrobatic fighting.
Introduction

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