MAPEH 10 Module 11 LLM Health
MAPEH 10 Module 11 LLM Health
MAPEH 10 Module 11 LLM Health
JASON S. MONTER
CHRISTIAN JAKE S.
MORALDE
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC
narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s ; MU10CM-IIIc-g-3
Like other traditional music in other countries Filipino traditional music reflects e way of
life, beliefs, and traditions of the rural folks. This type of music usually clothes the beauty of
nature and many strong connections with his environment.
Traditional Philippine music has been influenced by other cultures as a result of either
intercultural meetings or colonization. One of its distinct characteristic is its employment of
diatonic scale rather than the usual Asian pentatonic scale. The word "diatonic “is a Greek word
that means progressing through tones
Traditional music may be classified according to cultural and language: divisions. For
example, the traditional music in lowland areas in the islands of Luzon and Visayas has the
Spanish influence. However, the music of the upland people like the Igorot and Ifugao in Luzon,
and the Muslims and Lumad in Mindanao have the indigenous flavor.
1. Ethnic
2. Hispanic
a. Rondalla - originated in Spain but became most
popular in Philippine folk music after it was introduced
during the 19th century. It is an ensemble of stringed
instrument with the pick such as guitar, laud, octavina,
piccolo, and bajo de unas.
b. Sarsuwela is a combination of melo drama. Songs and dances. Same with rondalla,
sarsuwela was also introduced by the Spaniards. The rondalla serves as
accompaniment of the sarsuwela.
3. Filipino
a. Kundiman is an art song that speaks about
the love of a man for a woman. It is usually
written in time signature and usually in a
minor key and then shifts to the major key.
This arrangement usually gives the listenera
light and happy mood at the end of the
song,
b. Balitao is an old Visayan folk song and
dance where a man and woman engage in a debate by means of a song. The
lyrics are usually humorous and spontaneously performed.
Traditional instruments are sound producing tools used as accompaniment for rituals such
as harvest, courtship, and worship.
1. Kudlung - Two-stringed lute made of wood
Who are some of the famous Filipino composers of contemporary music and what
are examples of their famous compositions?
Here are some important facts about Antonio Some of his composition Molina are as
follows:
Hatinggabi (Violin)
Malikmata (Plano)
(Poem)
He was the first Filipino composer who was invited to perform at the Malacañan
Palace
He led the first Philippine performance of Bach's Christmas Oratorio. This was
presented by both Knox and Central Church Choirs in 1947 as the first
performance of Mozart's opera, Don Giovanni
He was remembered as the conductor of the first televised choral concert which
featured the Centro Escolar University Conservatory Chorus
(1987)
Upon his return to the Philippines in 1972, he was soon appointed Assistant
Professor in Composition at the UP College of Music. He became its chairman of
Composition and Conducting Department. He was a conductor of the Ateneo de Manila
University Glee Club chairman of the Graduate Committee of the UP College of Music, a
professor/lecturer at the PWu, and also a guest lecturer of the Philippine Educators
Theater Arts. He became the Dean of the UP College of Music in the late 80s to the
early 90s He is a National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 2015 and at present, a
University Professor Emeritus of the Composition and Theory Department of the
University of the Philippines College of Music.
Some of his compositions are the following
Images, 1975
Association, 1963
Association in 1963
Are you familiar with the song "Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika? If yes, then you
should know by now that it was Mr. Ryan Cayabyab who
composed it. Warmly known as Mr. C. Raymundo
Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab was born in Manila,
Philippines: His mother was an opera singer who died
when Ryan was only 6 years old. Ryan's father sustained
him and his three siblings presented Ryan Cayabyab a
scholarship that would allow Ryan to change his course
and take up music cayabyab then graduated from the UP College of Music earning a
degree in
ACTIVITY;
In your Mapeh Text book open in page 66. And answer ACTIVITY 11.
Write your answer in a clean long bond paper. No need to pass a
video just research everything.
Answers:
2. Yes, I think foreigners may know us better if they understand our culture
and music because Filipinos commonly express their feelings and way of
life through songs or music.