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1
__________ is the term for percussion-based orchestras in Indonesia.
A)gamelan
B)gangsa
C)banjar
D)beleganjur
2
Balinese Hinduism is a blend of Hinduism and
A)Islam
B)Buddhism
C)indigenous spiritual beliefs
D)B and C only
3
Non-Hindus known as the "original Balinese" are called __________.
A)Agama Tirta
B)Bali Aga
C)Bahasa Indonesia
D)Wayang Kulit
4
Central Javanese court gamelan and Balinese gamelan gong kebyar are similar because
A)they share a basis in cyclic musical forms
B)they have related types of instruments
C)they sound very similar to each other
D)A and B only
5
The "shimmering" quality of the instruments in gamelan gong kebyar is due to
A)cyclic musical forms
B)rapid fire melodies
C)instruments tuned in pairs
D)all of the above
6
The interlocking rhythms (kilitan telu) of Balinese gamelan appears to be symbolic of
A)unity in diversity
B)communal interdependence
C)the Balinese three-part conception of the universe
D)the religion of Holy Water
7
The Balinese "voice gamelan" kecak
A)enacts scenes from the Indian epic, the Ramayana
B)has roots in an ancient trance ritual
C)was invented for a 1930s film
D)all of the above
8
The root foundation of beleganjur music is a gong cycle
A)of eight beats called gilak
B)of 16 beats called ketawang
C)of male and female beats called ombak
D)all of the above
9
The function of the gamelan beleganjur in cremation rituals is
A)to intimidate and drive away evil spirit beings
B)to show off tradition and innovation in composition
C)to win a competition
D)all of the above
10
In the Balinese caste system, 90 percent of Balinese belong to the ___________ caste.
A)priestly
B)warrior
C)merchant
D)commoner
11
The word banjar refers to
A)the Balinese cremation ceremony
B)the soul of the deceased
C)a neighborhood organization
D)sacred verses sung by men and women
12
Which instruments "direct" gamelan ensembles by signalling changes in tempo and cueing new sections of the music?
A)Gongs
B)Drums
C)Cymbals
D)Metallophones
13
Beleganjur has been used symbolically as a "weapon" in
A)cremation ceremonies
B)Balinese warfare
C)music competitions
D)all of the above
14
Whenever a Balinese funeral procession reaches a crossroads
A)kreasi beleganjur music is performed.
B)beleganjur music increases in volume and intensity.
C)the soul (atma) of the deceased is believed to reach the Upper World.
D)all of the above
15
The contest musical style of beleganjur become popular in
A)ancient times
B)the late 19th century
C)the 1930s
D)the mid-1980s
16
The purpose of the gamelan beleganjur in modern contests is
A)to intimidate and drive away evil spirit beings
B)to adhere to tradition in composition
C)to show innovation in composition
D)B and C only
17
Choreographed sequences in kreasi beleganjur compositions are called _________.
A)gilak
B)gerak
C)gangsa
D)gong ageng
18
Kreasi beleganjur places a high value on
A)compositional originality
B)emphasis on showmanship
C)varied textures
D)all of the above
19
The kreasi beleganjur composer I Ketut Suandita is well known for
A)creating new innovations in beleganjur composition
B)winning Bali's most prestigious competition three consecutive years
C)composing works that do not lose sight of traditional roots
D)all of the above
20
The first Western composer to become fascinated with gamelan music was
A)Claude Debussy
B)John Cage
C)Lou Harrison
D)Benjamin Britten





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