SET A
Chinese court music form combines singing, acting, reciting, and martial arts?
Peking Opera
Where is Gagaku commonly performed?
*At the Imperial Palace
*Imperial ceremonies and banquets
What is Japan’s oldest traditional court performing art?
Gagaku
Who preserves and passes down the tradition of Gagaku?
Masters of the Imperial Household Agency
Peking Opera performances are mainly conducted in which dialect?
Beijing dialect
What do the colors and patterns of facial makeup in Peking Opera symbolize?
Character’s personality and social status
Name one musical form under Gagaku.
Any of the following:
*Kuniburi no Utamai
*Instrumental Music and Dance
*Utamono
What is the main role of music in Peking Opera?
To set pace and guide the story
What role does Gagaku play in Japanese culture?
It affirms Japanese identity and preserves cultural heritage
Why are stage settings and props minimal in Peking Opera?
To focus on performers and symbolism