CONTEMPORARY AND EMERGING THEATER ARTS OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms related to Southeast Asian popular music and theater arts from the notes.

Popular music of Southeast Asia

A widely appealing music genre with traits like catchy melodies, relatable lyrics, and familiar arrangements.

Pop Rock

A fusion of pop melodies and rock elements, often featuring electric guitar.

Pop Ballad

A slow, emotional song with powerful vocals.

Dance

Music with danceable beats intended for clubs and parties.

Pop-Electronic

Electronic-influenced pop with danceable beats and synth-driven sounds.

RnB (Rhythm and Blues)

A soulful, emotive vocal style blending rhythm and blues influences.

Hip-Hop

A genre characterized by rapping, sampling, and beatboxing.

Reggae Pop

A fusion of reggae rhythms with pop melodies.

Metalcore

A heavy metal subgenre featuring aggressive guitar riffs and screamed vocals.

Folk Pop

A blend of folk elements (acoustic instruments, storytelling) with pop music.

Cultural Heritage (SEA pop context)

Blending traditional melodies, rhythms, instruments, and languages to preserve cultural identity.

Fusion of Different Cultures

Mixing traditional sounds with contemporary genres to create multicultural experiences.

Serial Critique

Artists addressing social and political issues through their platforms.

Celebration of Diversity

Appreciation of diverse ethnic backgrounds, promoting unity and acceptance.

Economic Impact of Popular Music in SEA

The music industry supports jobs in production, events, performance, and marketing.

Global Integration and Contemporary Development

Integration of traditional and modern elements reflecting globalization in SEA.

Cultural Interaction

International artists collaborating with SEA artists to share influences.

Language and Communication in Popular Music

Music facilitates cross-cultural communication beyond language through melody and rhythm.

Youth and Subculture

Popular music shaping youth culture and creating genre- or artist-based subcultures.

Tourism and the Arts

Popular music attracting visitors to festivals, events, and performances.

Theater Arts

Live performance as a collective effort, blending visuals, sound, and emotion.

Cultural Blending (Theater Arts)

Merging traditional and modern theater elements, often reimagining costumes with contemporary styles.

Experimentation (Theater Arts)

Exploring new ideas and nonlinear storytelling, including flashbacks/forwards.

Integration of Multimedia

Using digital visuals, screens, and LED displays to enhance performances.

Exploration of Identity

Investigating what it means to be Southeast Asian in the modern world.

Engagement of the Community

Involving local communities and making theater accessible to audiences.

Contemporary Issues in Theater

Theater addressing migration, globalization, and socio-political challenges.

Language and Dialogue (Theater)

Fusing traditional language with modern dialogue for accessibility and authenticity.

Music and Soundscapes (Theater)

Blending traditional instruments with contemporary soundscapes.

Wayang Kulit

Indonesian shadow puppet theater; UNESCO-listed as Oral and Intangible Heritage of the World (2003).

Wayang Golek

Indonesian three-dimensional rod puppet theater.

Wayang Wong

Indonesian theater form featuring human actors in traditional stories.

Wayang Topeng

Indonesian mask theater form.

Mak Yong

Malaysian traditional dance theater; UNESCO-listed as Intangible Heritage.

Potehi

Chinese-origin glove puppet theater found in Malaysia and nearby regions.

Ombak Potehi

A Malaysian Potehi puppetry group.

The Last Atimet Show

Malaysian theater work addressing contemporary issues via Nam Ron.

Nam Ron

Malaysian theater actor/filmmaker associated with The Last Atimet Show.

Turandot

Western opera staged in Singapore with collaborations.

Madam Butterfly

Puccini opera staged in Singapore.

Cantonese Opera

Cantonese-language opera performed in Singapore by local and visiting groups.

Gamelan

Traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble accompanying theater and music.

UNESCO Intangible Heritage (Oral and Intangible Heritage of the World)

UNESCO designation recognizing traditional cultural expressions (Wayang Kulit was listed in 2003).