_____1. Which does NOT tell something about the history of Taiko Drum festival?
A. Drums lead warriors into battles in order to scare off the enemy
B. Drums were used to pray for rain and other religious ceremonies
C. Drums were used in ancient times to signify the boundaries of a village
D. Events such as the dance festivals and wedding ceremonies were celebrated with
drums

______2. Peking opera has different techniques of vocal music. Vocal styles may be used in many
ways depending on what is portrayed in the scene. Which of the following techniques is
commonly used for sorrowful songs in China?

A. Fan-pan B. Nori C. Xipi D. Yakuharai
______3. Chinese Peking Opera is composed of different roles and characters. Which of the
following characters is described as creative, humorous, and flexible?
A. Arjuna B. Bima C. Chou D. Dalang
______4. Performers of Peking Opera must be good enough in vocal performance, pantomime,
dance, and acrobatics. Trainings will help them improve these skills in attaining their
aims. What is the highest aim of performers of the Beijing Opera?
A. Put beauty into every motion
B. Emphasize meaning and accuracy
C. Signal particular actions to the audience
D. Give attention to the tradition of their art forms

______5. Which is CORRECT in terms of the vocal and instrumental features of traditional Asian
theatre music?
A. Performances of Indonesian theatre come with any instrument
B. Chinese theatre performances are accompanied by Gamelan ensemble
C. Performances of Peking opera are accompanied by wind, string and percussion
instruments
D. Dances and movements of Japanese theatre are accompanied by two-stringed
instrument