Ch 7 (Indonesia)
Which is the main (biggest) gong in gamelan music?
Gong ageng
Who is the member of a music-culture that you should speak to about doing research on that music-culture?
Their leader
What are the two TYPES of folksongs typical in China?
Work songs & courting songs
What two types of instruments are found in BEIGUAN music?
About how many ethnic groups are present in Indonesia?
Thousands
What is it called when you research music-cultures?
Musical ethnography
(or ethnomusicology)
What phrase design is typical of Chinese folksongs?
A two-phrase design
What types of titles do Chinese solo instrumental pieces usually have?
Descriptive!
Name the two scales used in gamelan music.
Slendro & Pelog
What types of questions should you ask your interviewees?
Open-ended
What are the three most common philosophies/religions in China?
Confuscianism, Taoism, Buddhism
Name the five steps when studying music-cultures.
1. Research
2. Listen to music
3. Listen to musicians & participants interacting
4. Speak to musicians & participants
5. Observe social organization & material culture
Wayang kulit
What are the three instruments of rake 'n' scrape music?
accordion, drum, saw
What two instrument materials are most common in Jiangnan Sizhu?
bamboo
silk strings
What is Indonesia's motto?
Unity in Diversity
(many, yet one)
What clothing item is never worn by instrumentalists playing gamelan music?
Shoes
Which Bahamian island is the home of the annual Rake' n' Scrape Festival?
Cat Island
Which of the Chinese folksongs was considered strophic with four verses?
"Fang Ma Shan'ge"
(Releasing the Horse Into Pasture)
Where (specifically) are you likely to hear "Pasibutbut"?
Taiwan (Bunun province)