MAPEH QE Flashcards

Tut

this means plucked

Sitar

Tambura

Vina

Sarod

Betat

this means bowed

Sarangi

Sarinda

Ghan

this means Idiophone

Ghatam

Chimpta

Avanadoh

this means Membranophone

Mridangam

Tabla

baya

this is a larger Tabla made of brass

daya

this is a smaller Tabla made of wood

Shenai

Venu

this is a transve

Bansuri

Nagaswaram

Sushir

this means Aerophone

Sheng

this is the main male role in Peking opera

Lao Sheng

this is a distinguished oler role with a kind and cultured personality

Xia Sheng

this is a young male role who sings in a high shrill voice

Wu Sheng

this is a martial role who does acrobatics and produces a natural singing voice

Dan

this character refers to any female role

Wu Dan

this is a martial woman

Dao am Dan

this is a young female warrior

Qing Yi

this is an elite and virtuous woman

Hua Dan

this is an unmarried woman

Lao Dan

this is an old woman

Rebab

this is an essential elaborating instrument, ornamenting the basic melody. A two-string bowed lute consisting of a wooden body

Jai Tarang

this means waves in water is a percussion music instrument which was developed in India around 17th century. It consists of multiple open pots of water of various sizes which when stuck at the edges produce sound

The Puppet

the two–dimensional puppets that are certainly the highlights

during the performance

The Dalang

the manipulator–narrator, sits cross–legged at the back of the screen and behind him are the gamelan musicians

The Musicians

they accompany the dalang in delivering the play and they play significant role in the gamelan performance

The Lights

this can be in a traditional coconut–oil lamp (damar) or electric bulb that serves as light behind the screen, and gives the shadow to the puppet

Semar

this is a character in Javanese mythology and one of the punokawan (clowns) but is in fact divine and very wise.

Gareng

he is often regarded as the elder son of Semar. He is a deformed dwarf with crooked and disjointed arms and has yaw scores on his feet. He specializes in puns and sly insinuations.

Petruk

this is the second son of Semar, easily recognized by his tall and scrawny build. He has a large, predatory mouth and a long nose. He provides constant laughter with his practical jokes and comic horseplay.

Bagong

he is the youngest son of Semar. He is a very fat man with a big belly and enormous buttocks. Acting like a child, he makes people laugh by the way he talks.

Krishna

a puppet design with his figures looking straight forward as a symbol of bravery

Wayang Wong or Wayang Orang

the performers of this play act the roles of the puppets on the stage and is considered as one of the major Asian classical dance – drama forms of theater

Wayang Golek

this is a play where puppets are shaped like wooden dolls with rounded heads and arms. It is also an imitation of a human actor who in turn imitates a puppet who dresses in a traditional costume and it is the famous play in the area of Sundanese people (west java)

Wayang Topeng

this play focuses on the story that narrates the activities of noble man who lived in East Java. This play is performed by men who wear masks which as referred to as “topeng”

Nang Yai

It combines artistic crafts into one. It is a form of shadow play made of buffalo puppets and presented with narrated songs, chants and music. Originated from Thailand

Nang

means “skin or hide” referring to the material used to create the puppets.

Jing

this character is a painted face role that has a forceful character that can produce a strong voice and can exaggerate gestures.

Chou

these perform the male clown role

wenchou

this has civilian roles such as merchants and jallers

wuchou

this is a minor military role

Peking Opera

it is said to be the most sophisticated and highly developed theatrical drama in China, also known as the Beijing Opera. The actors are trained and concentrates for only one category of character for the whole training period. A theatrical play where both the imperial court and the common people perform as well as the same classes in the audience

yuanban

this is the (moderate-fast tempo)

kuai sanyan and daoban

this is the leading beat

sanban

this is the (rubato beat)

yaoban

this is the (shaking beat)

mang

this is a court robe worn only by imperial family members, generals, or prime minister

pei

this is casual clothing for imperial members or upper class persons

kao

this is a kind of armor worn by warriors

zhezi

this is a casual clothing for middle class and ordinary persons

palm

this is a mehndi art that Invokes image of opening and offering

birds

this is a mehndi design meaning beauty

butterfly

this is a mehndi design meaning transformation

back of the hand

this mehndi art acts as the shield –closing, defending, clenching–symbolizing protection

right hand

this mehndi art means projective male

left hand

this mehndi art means receptive female

feet

this mehndi art is recognized as a point of divine contact, considered a holy junction, where Human being and Earth meet

flowers

joy and happiness

sun, moon, and stars

deep and lasting love between partners

paisleys

fertility and good luck