MAPEH 9 Quiz Reviewer: Music, Arts, Film, Photography, and Health

Popular Western Music Artists and Elements

  • Billie Eilish: Recognized as one of the popular Western artists in the world.

  • Bruno Mars: An American singer and songwriter known for his contributions to the music industry.

  • Elements of Music:

    • Instrumentation: This element refers specifically to the type of musical instruments used within a song.

    • Vocal Style: This describes the specific way of singing, encompassing various aspects such as tone, pitch, expression, and the genre of the performance.

    • Rhythm: Defined as the pattern of beats in a piece of music.

    • Production Style: This refers to the specific methods and techniques employed during the recording process.

Technology in Music: Sampling and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)

  • Sampling: A musical technique where a portion of an original song is captured and used within a new composition.

  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW): Software designed for the purposes of creating, recording, editing, and arranging music.

  • Common Features of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW):

    1. Audio Recording and Playback: This feature allows for the clear capture and playback of recorded sounds.

    2. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface): A protocol that allows users to create music using digital instruments.

    3. Virtual Instruments and Effects: This feature simulates the sound of real instruments and adds various sound effects to a project.

    4. Audio Editing Tools: Tools utilized for cutting, trimming, and improving the overall quality of audio files.

    5. Mixing and Automation: This allows the user to combine multiple tracks and automatically control sound levels.

    6. Mastering Tools: Specialized tools used to enhance the final sound quality of a music project before completion.

    7. Exporting and Rendering: The process of saving the final music project into different audio file formats.

Film and New Media

  • Film: A traditional medium centered on visual storytelling. It utilizes moving images, sound, and a narrative structure to convey stories.

  • New Media: Refers to digital technologies that enable people to create, share, and interact with content in innovative and interactive ways.

  • Examples of New Media:

    • Digital Art: This category includes artworks that are computer-generated.

    • Social Media: Digital platforms used for interaction and sharing, such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

    • Mobile Applications: Software programs specifically designed to run on smartphones and tablets.

Photography, Videography, and DSLR Functions

  • Photography: The specific process of capturing still images.

  • Videography: Refers to the electronic capture of moving images.

  • Functions of a DSLR Camera:

    • Power Switch: Used to turn the camera hardware on and off.

    • Shutter Button: Used to capture photos or to initiate the recording of videos.

    • Lens: The component that allows light to enter the camera body; it is responsible for the formation of the image.

    • Flash: A feature that provides additional light when capturing photos in dark or low-light environments.

    • Mode Dial: A dial that allows the user to change camera settings based on the specific type of shot they intend to take.

    • Viewfinder and LCD Screen: These components assist the user in seeing and properly framing the subject of the photo or video.

    • Focus: The function that ensures the image is clear and sharp.

    • Exposure: The setting that controls how light or dark the resulting image will be.

    • Shutter Speed: This determines the specific duration for which light is allowed to enter the camera.

    • Aperture: The setting that controls the volume or amount of light that enters the camera.

Physical Education and Health: Violence and Personal Well-being

  • Violence: Defined as the intentional use of power or force against oneself.

  • Self-harm: The act of causing injury to one's own body in a deliberate manner.

  • Coping Skills: The strategies or specific techniques utilized by individuals to handle stress.

  • Resiliency: The capacity of an individual to recover, adapt, and maintain strength in the face of adversity.

  • Protective Factors: The specific conditions or characteristics that serve to reduce risks for an individual.

  • The Five Protective Factors:

    1. Resilience: The specific ability to manage situations and find solutions to every problem or situation encountered.

    2. Social Connection: The emotional and proper support provided by friends, family, and members of the community.

    3. Social-Emotional Competence: The ability of a child or victim to interact positively and express their feelings in an effective manner.

    4. Concrete Support in Times of Need: The necessity for an individual to know exactly when, where, and to whom they can turn to receive support.

    5. Knowledge of One’s Rights: Possessing accurate information regarding one’s personal rights and legal obligations.