Grade 7 “MUSIC OF THE

PHILIPPINES”
Music of Luzon (lowlands)
- A form of sacred musical composition, is a choral composition that sets the
invariable portions of the Eucharisticliturgy (principally that of the Catholic
Church, the Anglican Communion, and Lutheranism) to music.
- Folk Songs.
- Harana.
- Polka.
- Kumintang.
- Kundiman.
- The majority of Philippine Music revolves around cultural influences from the
West, due primarily to the Spanish and American rule for over three centuries.
Oriental (ethnic) musical backgrounds are still alive, but mainly thrive in
highland and lowland barrios where there is little Western influence
- Music is highly influenced by Spaniards.
- Our ancestors used improvised musical instruments.
- The vocal music is about religious and secular songs.
- Our ancestors are very artistic in nature because they use natural resources
present in the locality to produce musical instruments

Example of music in Lowland of Luzon

Mag tanim ay di biro - https://youtu.be/f8TgQ0aagls

Music in Cordillera Mindoro Palawan and Visayas

- Music of the Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan and Visayas have similarities in
terms of function of music in their daily lives. Music is often used in rituals and
ceremonies. Most of their musical instruments are made from materials found in
their locality.

Ibaloi Badiw - One of the vocal genres considered to be the signature form for
specific cultures in Cordillera is the Ibaloi Badiw. It is a style of singing without
prior preparation or practice in the leader-chorus form. Vocal genres among the
indigenous communities may be identified according to their functions
THE MUSIC OF MINDORO
- Agong (Gong)
- BurayDipay.
- Gitgit (Lute)
- ANG HARDINERO.
- Subing or Kinaban (Jaw's harp)
- of course, these vocal songs are performed with musical instruments.
Example of music of Visayas
Pobreng Alindahaw - https://youtu.be/au3gDpeAh8M

Philippines Festival

- Sinulog Festival – Cebu.

- Ati-Atihan Festival – Aklan.
- Dinagyang Festival – Iloilo City.
- Pahiyas Festival – Lucban, Quezon.
- Panagbenga Festival – Baguio City.
- Lechon Festival – Batangas.
- Kadayawan Festival – Davao City.
- MassKara Festival – Bacolod.
- And more…..
- Festivals in the Philippines offer people a chance to exhibit their rich culture
and pay homage to the history and patron saints. They are vibrant, big, and
celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. No wonder, each province has its own
Filipino Fiesta that they are very proud of.

- Tourists from all over the world visit the Philippines not just to see its beautiful
beaches and breathtaking sights, but also to experience the country’s grand
festivals that, without a doubt, makes it more fun in the Philippines.

- The origin of the word 'festival' can be traced to the Latin 'festa' meaning 'a
religious holiday'. The adjective connected with 'festa' was 'festivalis', and that
word came into English, via French, as the adjective 'festival' ('relating to a
religious feast').

Example of Festival Music

Sinulog Festival - https://youtu.be/x6fWlyffFU4

 GRADE 8
First Quarter
“MUSIC OF SOUTHEAST ASIA”
- The Music of South East Asian diverse, because of the different geographical,
historical, and cultural influences in the Region.

- The Music of South East Asian reflects different aspects of Asian Culture
through is timbre, rhythm, melody, texture, form and style.

Indonesia-Gamelan

a.) Javanese; is more traditional and suitable for palaces and temples.
B.) Balinese; is usually performed as an accompaniment to an art performance
in Bali, both sacred and entertainment.
Thailand

– Piphat; is any of several Thai classical musical ensembles that are used in
religious ceremonies, dance dramas, and puppet theater and that feature gong
chimes, xylophones, and drums.
Cambodia

- Pinpeat It has performed the ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples
of Cambodia since ancient times. The orchestra consists of approximately nine
or ten instruments, mainly wind and percussion.
Myanmar Saung-gauk

- is the national musical instrument of Burma and evidence exists of it being

continuously played since the 8th century, predominantly in the chamber music
of the Royal Court.
 Second Quarter
“MUSIC OF EAST ASIA”
- The music of East Asia, the region including Japan, China, and the Koreas, is
amongst the oldest artistic traditions in the world. East Asian music is also
characterized by linearity, an emphasis on melody, transparency, the focus on
individual instruments, and word orientation, the low use of abstract music.

a.) China
b.) Japan
c.) Korea
d.) Geographical, historical and cultural background
e.) Traditional instruments(idiophones, aerophones, membranophones, and
chordophones
f.) Instrumental pieces (solo andensemble)
g.) Folksongs and ritual music
h.) K-Pop and J-Po
Idiophones Aerphones
 Third Quarter
“Music of South Asia and Middle East”

India
- is the largest country in South Asia
- SARASWATI – The Goddess of music and knowledge in the Indian Tradition.
- The music of India reflects different aspects of Asian culture though its timbre,
rhythm, melody, texture, form, and style.

Israel
- Chordophones are some of the most popular instruments of Israel
- It has five basics type which are bows, harps, lutes, lyres and zithers
 Fourth Quarter
“Traditional Asian Theater Music”
1. Wayang Kulit
- is a traditional form of puppet-shadow play originally found in the cultures of
Java, Bali, and Lombok in Indonesia.
2. Kabuki
- is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its
heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by
performers, and for the elaborate kumadori make-up worn by some of its
performers.
3. Peking Ope
- is the most dominant form of Chinese opera, which combines music, vocal
performance, mime, dance and acrobatics.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_9UvNX920
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1JL4QLBCc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVDUcFOnVKk
 GRADE 9
First Quarter
“HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC”

MUSIC OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD (700-1400)

- Historical and cultural background;
- Gregorian chants, Troubadour music
- Composer – Adam de la Halle.

RENAISSANCE PERIOD (1400-1600)

- Historical and cultural background;
- Mass, madrigal
- Composers - Giovanni da Palestrina and Thomas Morley.
MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD (1685-1750)
- Historical and cultural background;
- Concerto Grosso, Fugue
- Oratorio and chorale
- Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach and George Friedrich Handel

Second Quarter
MUSIC OF THE CLASSICAL PERIOD (1750-1820)
- Historical and cultural background;
- Sonata, sonata allegro form, concerto, symphony;
- Composers: Franz Josef Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig
van Beethoven.
 Third Quarter
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD
(1820-1900)
- Historical and cultural background;
- Program music, Piano music;
- Composers: Frederic Chopin, Peter Illych, Tchaikovsky, Franz Liszt, and
Camille Saint-Saens.

Fourth Quarter
VOCAL MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD
- Art song
- Opera
- Composers: Franz Schubert, Guiseppe Verdi, Giacomo Puccini, and Richard
Wagne
 Grade 10
“Music of the 20th Century

First Quarter

A. Impressionism
- Historical and cultural background
- Composers: Claude Debussy, and Maurice Ravel

B. Expressionism
- Historical and cultural background
- Composer: Schoenberg

C. Others
- Electronic music
- Chance music
Second Quarter
“Afro-Latin and Popular Music”
- Historical and (cultural background of African and Latin American
music.
- Background of Popular music.
- African music
a. Rhythms: Maracatu
b. Vocal forms: blues, soul, spiritual, call and response
- Latin American music
a. Instruments
b. Vocal and Dance form: Cumbia, tango, cha-cha. Rumba,
bossanova, reggae, foxtrot, pasa doble.
- Jazz
a. Instrumental forms: ragtime, big band, bebop, jazz rock
- Popular music
a. Ballad, standard, rock and roll, alternative music, disco
3rd Quarter
“Contemporary Philippine Music”
- The Learner listens perceptively to excerpts of major Contemporary works.

CONTENT

TRADITIONAL COMPOSERS
A. LUCIO SAN PEDRO
B. ANTONINO BUENAVENTURA
C. ANTONIO MOLINA

NEW MUSIC
A. CHINO TOLEDO
B. RAMON SANTOS
C. JOSE MARCEDA
SONG COMPOSER
A. CONSTANCIO DE GUZMAN
B. MIKE VELARDE
C. ERNANI CUENCO

4th Quarter
“20TH and 21ST Century Multimedia Forms ”
CONTENT
OPERA
A. LA LOBA NEGRA
B. NOLI ME TANGERE
C. EL FILIBUSTERISMO
BALLET
A. LOLA BASYANG
B. RAMA HARI

MUSICAL PLAY
A. ANDRES BONIFACIO
B. ATANG
C. FLORANTE AT LAURA
Thank You for listening!