Question 1

What traditional performance does Wayang kulit represent?

Accepted Answer

Shadow puppetry

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Dance drama

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Storytelling

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Flamenco

Question 2

Which region is known for the origins of Wayang kulit puppetry?

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Southern India

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Northern China

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Western Africa

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Eastern Europe

Question 3

During what type of events is Wayang kulit typically performed?

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Folk festivities and significant events

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Music concerts

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Cultural workshops

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School assemblies

Question 4

What time of day do Wayang kulit performances usually take place?

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Midnight to dawn

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Morning to noon

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Afternoon to evening

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Sunrise to sunset

Question 5

What message is conveyed through the stories in Wayang kulit performances?

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Messages relevant to the particular event

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Instructions for sports

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Guidelines for cooking

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Lessons on physics

Question 6

What material were the original Wayang kulit puppets made from?

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Leather

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Wood

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Paper

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Plastic

Question 7

What influence helped Wayang kulit develop in Java?

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The spread of Hinduism

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The introduction of Islam

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European colonization

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The rise of Buddhism

Question 8

What is the primary function of Wayang kulit performances?

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To convey stories and messages

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To perform physical exercises

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To showcase cooking recipes

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To teach math

Question 9

What type of stories are often adapted in Wayang kulit performances?

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Ancient epics and domestic sagas

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Science fiction novels

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Contemporary dramas

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Modern fairy tales

Question 10

What is a key characteristic of the Wayang kulit performance style?

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Use of shadows

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Dramatic acting

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Live singing

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Colorful costumes

Question 11

What role does a Dalang play in the wayang kulit performances?

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delivering a lively story

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acting only as a pengggerong

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singing as a pesindhen

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playing instruments in a gender wayang

Question 12

Which musical ensemble accompanies wayang kulit performances?

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gender wayang

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gamelan

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orchestra

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choir

Question 13

What are wayang stories primarily based on?

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Hindi epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata

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Greek mythology

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Norse sagas

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Shakespearean plays

Question 14

What is the main function of pesindhen in wayang kulit performances?

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singing to enhance the performance

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narrating the story

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playing musical instruments

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playing the role of a hero

Question 15

What characteristic defines the tuning system used in the gender wayang ensemble?

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laras slendro (five tones per octave)

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majestic scale (seven tones per octave)

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western chromatic scale (twelve tones)

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pentatonic scale (five notes)

Question 16

What time of day do wayang kulit performances typically begin?

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in the evening

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in the morning

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at midnight

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at noon

Question 17

In addition to singing, what role does a pengggerong play in wayang kulit performances?

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performing as a male singer

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narrating the story

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playing the gender wayang instruments

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acting as the main character

Question 18

What themes are often explored in wayang stories?

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moral and ethical predicaments

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historical events

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science and technology

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fantasy realms

Question 19

Which instrument is NOT typically part of the gender wayang ensemble?

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flute

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gongs

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gender metallophones

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drums

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of wayang kulit performances?

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to tell stories and convey moral lessons

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to celebrate cultural festivals

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to entertain with dance

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to showcase musical talent

Question 21

What role does the kendang play in Gamelan performances?

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It sets the tempo of the music and puppets' dances.

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It is the main character.

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It acts as a puppet.

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It tells the story.

Question 22

How does tempo in Gamelan music enhance the storytelling?

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It signifies dramatic action and sets the mood.

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It has no effect on storytelling.

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It only includes fast-paced music.

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It only plays during the intermission.

Question 23

What cue does the kendang drummer receive during a Gamelan performance?

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A cue from the dalang to change the tempo.

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A command from another drummer.

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A signal from the audience to stop playing.

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A note from a singer to start faster music.

Question 24

What is one of the functions of soft music in Gamelan performances?

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It serves as background music for narration or important recitations.

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It signals the end of the performance.

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It highlights the battle scenes.

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It makes the puppets dance faster.

Question 25

What is the main purpose of Gamelan music during a performance?

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To help set the mood and enhance storytelling.

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To only entertain the audience with dance moves.

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To provide silence for dramatic effect.

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To play popular songs from the radio.

Question 26

In Gamelan tradition, who is responsible for narrating the story?

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The dalang.

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The kendang drummer.

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The audience.

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The main dancer.

Question 27

How does loud, accelerated music in Gamelan influence the drama?

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It reinforces the intensity of the drama.

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It creates a calm atmosphere.

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It signals a break in the show.

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It makes the performance boring.

Question 28

What effect does the kendang have on the tempo of Gamelan music?

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It leads changes in tempo based on cues from the dalang.

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It plays at a constant speed throughout.

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It doesn't influence the music at all.

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It only plays during dance scenes.

Question 29

What is one way in which Gamelan music is used during important character recitations?

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Soft music provides background support.

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Only dance music is used.

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Loud music drowns out the recitation.

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No music is played at all.

Question 30

How does the drum or kendang contribute to the overall performance in Gamelan?

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It sets the tempo and guides the musical rhythm.

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It plays solo without any accompaniment.

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It regulates the puppets' emotions.

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It is only used at the beginning and end of the show.

Question 31

What role does the dalang play in a wayang performance?

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The dalang is the puppeteer who narrates the story and conducts the orchestra.

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The dalang is an audience member who critiques the performance.

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The dalang is a dancer who performs with puppets.

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The dalang is a musician who plays the drums.

Question 32

What are sulukan in a wayang performance?

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Sulukan are songs chanted or sung by the dalang to set the mood of the scene.

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Sulukan are musical instruments played by the orchestra.

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Sulukan are the names of the puppets used in the performance.

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Sulukan are a type of traditional dance performed during the show.

Question 33

How does the dalang communicate musical cues to the musicians?

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The dalang uses verbal cues in the form of riddles or codes.

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The dalang uses sign language to communicate.

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The dalang writes notes for the musicians.

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The dalang plays the instruments directly.

Question 34

What tool does the dalang use to tap the puppet's chest for musical cues?

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The dalang uses a mallet or cempala.

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A flute

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A baton

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A drumstick

Question 35

What is the primary function of the dalang in a wayang performance?

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To deliver narration, dialogue, and conduct the musical performance.

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To design the wayang stage and scenery.

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To provide lighting for the performance.

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To change the puppets frequently during the show.

Question 36

What type of instruments typically accompany the dalang during a wayang performance?

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Soft-sounding instruments.

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Only percussion instruments.

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Electric guitars.

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Loud brass instruments.

Question 37

What does the dalang do at certain moments to enhance the scene's atmosphere?

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The dalang chants or sings songs called sulukan.

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The dalang invites guests to join the performance.

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The dalang plays the lead musical instrument.

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The dalang physically acts out the story.

Question 38

What is a key characteristic of the dalang's narration during a wayang performance?

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The dalang uses a mix of storytelling, dialogue, and musical elements.

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The dalang only focuses on playing the music.

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The dalang only reads from a script without any expression.

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The dalang performs in silence without any narration.

Question 39

In a wayang performance, how does the dalang use their puppets to tell a story?

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The dalang manipulates the puppets to act out scenes while providing narration.

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The dalang throws the puppets into the audience.

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The dalang uses the puppets only for decoration.

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The dalang sings musical numbers without any puppetry.

Question 40

What does the dalang require in order to effectively conduct a wayang performance?

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The dalang needs knowledge of storytelling and musical cues.

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The dalang should only focus on playing one instrument.

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The dalang must be a skilled visual artist.

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The dalang needs to perform acrobatics.

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