Khmer classical dance is similar to what cultures?
The cultures Khmer Classical Dance is similar to is Thailand and Laos.
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Classical dance costumes are __ ornate and ___ embroidered.
Classical dance costumes are 'highly' ornate and 'heavily' embroidered.
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What do people consider the movement and gestures as ... what?
Many people consider the movement and gestures as Vague or Abstract.
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What is Robam played by?
Robam is played by an orchesta.
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True or False
Robam Jun Por has Males Only.
False
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One of the earliest records of dance for Cambodia were from _____ ?
One of the earliest records of dance for Cambodia were from the Seventh Century.
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More amount of body chains indicate a role of?
More amount of body chains indicate a role of higher rank.
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Khmer Classical dance is similar to what type of dance?
Khmer Classical dance is similar to French ballet which requires years of practice and stretching so the limbs become very flexible.
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Name the instruments used in this orchestra
The type of orchestra consists of several types of Xylophones, drums,gongs and other musical instruments.
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True or False
The Music for Robam usually lasts 5 to 11 minutes long.
False
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Which period and where was this dance ritually performed?
During the Angkor period this dance was ritually performed at temples.
300
*Fill in the Blanks*
Dances wear either one of several different types of ____ called a ____. Human characters of lesser importance wear several types of ____ and ___. Characters such as ____ and _____ wear masks.
Dances wear either one of several different types of 'spiralled crowns' called a 'mokot'.Human characters of lesser importance wear several types of circlets and tiaras. Characters such as ogres and monkeys wear masks.
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Hand gestures are called ... what?
Hand gestures in Khmer classical dance are called kbach (meaning style)
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How long do these musical pieces play?
These musical pieces ranging from about one minute to as much ten minutes long.
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True or False
Syray mean lad
Pka means flower
lok means people
Syray mean lad *False
Pka means flower*True
lok means people*False
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Name There Different Names for Robam Khmer:
Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Khmer Classical Dance, Dances of Royal Wealth, Cambodian Cultural Dance Or Simply Robam .
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Name the three flowers traditionally worn in Robam Khmer.
The Female role traditionally wears a "red rose" inserted above the right ear and a Phoung (a flower tassel made from "Jasmine or Champa Blossoms") on the left side of the crown.
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Name three 'hand' step words.
Salute, raise, scoop, point, pinch and gather.
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Robam Jun Por is ...
where a group of dancers (mainly females) scatter flower petals as a gesture of offering best wishes.
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Name 2 item's typically to be see worn in Robam Jun Por ?
* The typical female costume consists of a 'Sampot'. (the sampot is wrapped around the lower body in a sarang like fashion.)
* Worn Over the left shoulder is a shawl like garment called a 'Sbai' (litterally "back cover") it is the most decorative part of the costume.
* Under the Sbai is an 'Av Pak' with only a short sleeve exposed on the left arm.
* Around the Neck is an embroidered collar called a 'Srang Kar'
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Name three 'body' step words.
Raise, dip, walking out, Leg lift , Head movement , Rotate , kneeling and Tap.