Malaysia Flashcards
Is a constitutional monarchy in Southeast Asia
Malaysia
Malaysia is divided into 2 regions:
West Malaysia
East Malaysia
Also known as Peninsular Malaysia
West Malaysia
Consists of thirteen states and three federal
territories.
East Malaysia
Chinese and Indian cultural influences made their mark when trade began in the country.
East Malaysia
Trading also increased when immigrants flocked to Malaysia.
East Malaysia
The music of Malaysia may be categorized into two types:
- Classical and Folk music
- Syncretic or Acculturated music
Emerged during the pre-colonial period and still exists in the form of vocal, dance, and theatrical music.
Classical and Folk music
Developed during the post-Portuguese period (16th century). It contains elements from both local music and foreign elements of Arabian, Persian, Indian Chinese, and Western musical and theatrical sources.
Syncretic or Acculturated music
This is a gong-based musical ensemble commonly used in funerals and weddings in East Malaysia. This type of ensemble is similar to the kulintang of the Philippines, Brunei, and Indonesia.
Agung and Kulintang
This is a musical ensemble from the Malay Peninsula that consists of xylophones played swifty and rhythmically in traditional Malay functions.
Kertok
This is a type of musical form that is important to Malaysia’s national culture. It is performed by singing in groups and often in a competitive manner usually with percussion instrumental accompaniment or sometimes without instruments at all.
Dikir Barat
This is a form of martial art that is similar to tai chi. It originated in the Malay Peninsula since the Christian Era and is a mixture of martial arts, dance, and music usually accompanied by gongs, drums, and Indian
Silat Melayu
