MUSIC 7
Overview
Philippine music describes the traditional and culture impacts of the ancient civilizations in Asia to our country. Filipinos’ musical culture
gathered great vocal and instrumental music from colonizers like the Spaniards and the Americans. Many forms, with different characteristics and
functions.
Lesson 1
Sacred Music of Luzon
For over three centuries, Spanish music influenced the liturgical and devotional of the Philippines, particularly in the lowlands of Luzon. The
effects of these influences affected the different religious practices of the Filipino people. The locals maintain cultural traditions through the Hispanic
influenced music that varies according to places or towns.
VOCAL FORMS
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Mass
Catholic faith was preached to the natives through the introduction of the liturgical mass in Latin text. The music that went with it was in the Western
style. The parts of the Liturgical Mass are the following:
1.
Kyrie – Panginoon, Maawa ka
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Gloria – Papuri
3.
Alleluia – Aleluya
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Credo – Sumasampalataya 5.
Santus – Santo
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Pater Noster – Ama Namin
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Agnus Dei – Kordero ng Diyos
Pastores
Pastores is a Christmas song performed in Honor of the child Jesus in a manger who was visited by shepherds.
Moro-moro
Moro-moro portrays the battle between the Christians and Muslims, and also the adaptations of legends about princesses and knight-errant. The
triumphant entry or exit of the vanquished were supplemented by Spanish music. The entrance and exit pf the performers on stage were
accompanied by a traditional march. It was one of the most theatrical plays during the Spanish period.
Pabasang Pasyon
Pasyon is a verse narrative on the life and sufferings of Jesus Christ. It is written in the quintilla verse in almost all major Philippine languages. It
has a stanza of five line with each line containing eight syllables. It is performed in homes, chapels, and even in outdoor improvised outhouses
created for purpose.
Senakulo
Senakulo came from the Spanish cenaculo – a Lenten play that describes events from the Old and New Testaments related to the life, suffering,
and death of Christ. It is the Philippine version of the Passion drama.
Salubong
Salubong on Easter Sunday is held early morning in the plaza before the dawn mass. The flow of the presentation is about the reenactment of the
meaning between the Virgin Mary and her newly risen Son. There are angels accompanying the celebrations by singing “Alleluia!” while the church
bells are being played to proclaim the end of the Lenten season.
Flores De Mayo
Flores de Mayo is celebrated in honor of the Virgin Mary. The people offer flowers to Virgin Mary once they arrive at the church after the procession.
It is held in the Philippines during the month of May.
Santacruzan
Santacruzan is a devotion honoring St. Helena (known as Reyna Elena) and Emperor Constantine finding the True Cross in Jerusalem. It happens
during the last day of the Flores de Mayo when a procession of beautiful ladies of the town is celebrated.
Tiples
Tiples young chorus boy sopranos who are trained and sustained by important parishes such as the Las Pinas and Sto. Domingo churches.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
The Bamboo Organ of Las Pinas
The bamboo organ is an important of Philippine history and culture. It is the pride of the town of Las Pinas. The bamboo organ is located at
the St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Pinas City.
Lesson 2
Secular Music of Luzon
Philippine secular music served as a good vehicle not only for entertainment, but also for other significant social functions and purposes. It is
done either individually or in small and/or big groups. It had been an effective catalyst for colonial integration and was also an effective means for an
almost spontaneous fusion of the indigenous and the Western styles of Musical consciousness.
VOCAL FORMS
Kinds/ Types
Folk Songs
Harana
Polka
Kumintang
Kundiman
Meaning & Example/s (online available)
is one of the vocal traditional music of the Filipino people. It expresses the people’s everyday activities,
customs and beliefs. It is also known as “the voice of the people”.
Example: Si Pilemon- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADODgK8VixE
It is the Filipino word for serenade. This type of secular music refers to a young man trying to convince
a woman by singing or in other word is Courtship. It is usually accompanied by a guitar, violin or flute.
Example: Oh Ilaw- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiOGLiPBfik
It is a type of dance written in duple meter. It is also the National Dance of Czech Republic.
Example : Sitsirit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYMqORoOACs
It is a war song that became famous for the Batanguenos. It serves as the inspirations of the Filipinos
whose continuing fight for freedom. Among the revolutionaries of Bulacan, Jocelynang Baliwag serves
as the “Kundiman of Himagsikan”
Example: Jocelynang Baliwag- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxchtw6g88
It is a traditional Filipino song that expresses the lofty sentiment of love and even heroism, in a
passionate but melancholic mood. Kundiman is a contraction word of “Kung Hindi Man” which means
though I am not.
Fracisco Santiago- known as the Father of Kundiman Art Song
Example: Bayan Ko- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9L7fEnGhU
San Pablo Diocesan Catholic Schools System
Liceo de San Antonio
San Antonio Kalayaan, Laguna
Name: ________________________________________________
Grade and Section: ______________________________________
Date: ___________
MUSIC 7 / Mr. J.A. Bien
ACTIVITY SHEET:
A. Compare and find the difference between SACRED MUSIC and SECULAR MUSIC of Luzon. Use the Venn Diagram below.
SIMILARITIES
SECULAR MUSIC
SACRED MUSIC
B. Identify the following. Draw a heart
__________ 1. Paru-parong Bukid
__________ 2. Kyrie
__________ 3. Papuri sa Diyos
__________ 4. Leron-Leron Sinta
__________ 5. Bahay Kubo
if the word is pertaining to Sacred Music and happy face
if it is Secular Music.
__________ 6. Sanctus
__________ 7. Ama Namin
__________ 8. Bituing Marikit
__________ 9. O Ilaw
__________ 10. Sumasampalatay Ako
C. Great Interpreter!
Read and analyze the following lines from the songs of Sacred and Secular Music. On the spaces or lines provided below, explain
the song briefly. What does the song want to elaborate?
A.Pasyon : “Ang Pagpapalumagak ni Hesukristo sa Templong Herusalem
Wala rin at di makita
Itong Anak ni Maria
Sapagkat’ di pa talaga,
Ay may ibang gagawin pa
Misteryong Walang kapara.
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B. Kundiman: “Bayan Ko”
At sa kanyang yumi at ganda
Dayuhan ay nahalina
Bayan ko binihag ka
Nasadlak sa dusa.
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