Asian Pop Culture, Southeast Asian Textiles & Fitness Components

24 question-and-answer flashcards covering Asian pop-culture dance characteristics, Southeast Asian textiles, health- and skill-related fitness components, and the BMI formula.

Which Asian pop genres are highlighted as part of the vibrant global music scene?

K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and Bollywood music.

What two performance features most characterize K-pop routines?

High-energy choreography and tightly synchronized group or solo dance routines.

Name four dance genres that influence K-pop choreography.

Hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and traditional Korean dance.

How is J-pop choreography generally described compared with K-pop?

More playful, whimsical and story-focused, with greater emphasis on character portrayal.

What central element does J-pop dance often emphasize?

Storytelling and characterization within the routine.

How does C-pop choreography blend cultural influences?

It fuses traditional Chinese dance elements with contemporary movements to create culturally rooted yet innovative performances.

Why is C-pop choreography considered visually striking and emotionally expressive?

Because it mixes classical Chinese aesthetics with modern techniques to convey strong visual impact and feelings.

List three hallmark qualities of Thai silk.

Fine texture, vibrant colors and unique patterns frequently produced in the Khorat region.

Which traditional dyeing and weaving methods give Cambodian silk its distinctive look?

Use of natural dyes, ikat technique and uneven twill weaving, yielding single- or two-color fabrics.

What is Vietnamese company Golden Thread Silks especially known for?

Producing high-quality silk fabrics in Ha Dong using traditional weaving techniques.

What equipment does Golden Thread Silks employ to achieve intricate patterns?

Old jacquard looms that weave ancient symbols into the fabric.

Name three fabric types produced by Golden Thread Silks.

Shantung taffeta, Bengaline weave and Ebony satin.

What technique gives Malaysian batik its characteristic designs and colors?

Wax-resist dyeing.

Which motifs traditionally dominate Malaysian batik patterns?

Flora, fauna and abstract shapes inspired by the natural environment.

How has modern Malaysian batik updated traditional motifs?

By incorporating them into contemporary, fashion-forward designs.

Define cardiovascular fitness and give one example activity.

The heart and lungs’ ability to supply oxygen during sustained activity; examples include running, swimming or cycling.

What is muscular strength and provide an example exercise.

The capacity of a muscle group to exert maximum force; e.g., weightlifting or resistance-band presses.

Explain muscular endurance with a real-life example.

The ability to exert force repeatedly over time; e.g., carrying groceries or doing multiple push-ups.

What is flexibility and cite a common practice that improves it.

Range of motion around a joint; improved through stretching, yoga or Pilates.

Describe body composition and its health importance.

Ratio of lean mass to fat mass; a healthy balance lowers risk of chronic diseases.

What does agility measure in the skill-related fitness category?

The ability to change direction or body position rapidly while maintaining control.

Define coordination in the context of skill-related fitness.

Using senses and body parts together to perform movements smoothly and efficiently.

In fitness terminology, what is reaction time?

The speed at which someone responds to a stimulus.

Give the mathematical formula for Body Mass Index (BMI).

BMI = weight (kg) ÷ [height (m)]².