Lesson 1 Folk Music

Learning Targets
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At the end of the lesson, you are expected to

1. identify the function of a folk song;
2. analyze the characteristics of folk songs;
3. explain how culture and geography affect the musical elements and
characteristics of folk songs; and
4. appreciate folk songs by singing or performing one of them.

Getting ready

Study and sing the following songs.

A. Leron, Leron Sinta
Leron, leron sinta Gumising ka, Neneng,
Buko ng papaya, Tayo’y manampalok,
Dala-dala'y buslo, Dalhin mo ang buslong
Sisidlan ng sinta, Sisidlan ng hinog.
Pagdating sa dulo'y Pagdating sa dulo’y
Nabali ang sanga Lalamba-lambayog,
Kapos kapalaran, Kumapit ka, Neneng,
Humanap ng iba. Baka ka mahulog.

B. Ili-Ili Tulog Anay English Translation

Ili-ili tulog anay, Hush, hush, sleep little one,
Wala diri imong nanay. Your mother is not here.
Kadto tienda bakal papay. She went to buy some bread.
Ili-ili tulog anay. Hush, hush, sleep little one.
Mata ka na tabangan mo Now you’re awake,
Ikarga ang nakompra ko Come and help me
Kay bug-at man sing putos ko. Because they’re heavy.
Tabangan mo ako anay. Help me little one.
Ili-ili tulog anay Hush, hush, sleep little one,
Wala diri imo nanay Your mother is not here.
Kadto tienda bakal papay She went to buy some bread.
li-ili tulog anay. Hush, hush, sleep little one.

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C. Doon Po sa Amin
Doon po sa amin Doon po sa amin
Sa bayan ng San Roque, Bayan ng Malabon,
May nagkatuwaang May isang matanda
Apat na pulubi. Nagsaing ng apoy.
Nagsayaw ang pilay, Palayok ay papel,

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Nakinig ang bingi, Papel pati tungtong.
Nanood ang bulag, Tubig na malamig ang
Umawit ang pipi. iginagatong.

D. Manang Biday
Manang Biday, ilukatmo man No nababa dimo gaw-aten
‘Ta bintana ikalumbabam No nangato dika sukdalen
Ta kitaem ‘toy kinayawan No naregreg, dika piduten
Ay, matayakon no dinak kaasian Ngem labaslabasamto met laeng
Siasinnoka nga aglabaslabas Daytoy paniok no maregregko
Ditoy hardinko pagay-ayamak ti makapidut isumblinanto
Ammom ngarud a balasangak ta nagmarka iti naganko
Sabong ni lirio, di pay nagukrad nabordaan pay ti sinanpuso
Denggem, ading, ta bilinenka Alaem dayta kutsilyo
Ta inkanto ‘diay sadi daya Ta abriem ‘toy barukongko
Agalakanto’t bunga’t mangga Tapno maipapasmo ti guram
Ken lansones pay, adu kita Kaniak ken sentimiento

Tagalog Translation
Manang Biday,
Buksan mo naman
Ang iyong bintanang
dinudungawan
At tunghayan yaring umiibig
Ako’y mamamatay pag
di kinaawaan.
Sino kang padaan-daan
Dito sa harding aking
pinaglalaruan
Alam mo naman na
ako’y dalaga
At ang bulaklak ng liryo’y
di pa namumukadkad.
Pakinggan mo ading
aking pagbibilinan
Ika’y pumunta sa silangan
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At magtinda ng mangga
Pati lansones upang
dumami ang kita
‘Pag mababa, iyong abutin
‘Pag mataas, iyong sungkitin
Kung nalaglag, iyong pulutin
Pagkat iyong dinadaan-daanan
lang naman
Manang Biday, buksan
mo naman.
Ang iyong bintanang
dinudungawan
At tunghayan yaring umiibig
Ako’y mamamatay pag
di kinaawaan
 Itong panyo pag nilaglag ko Kunin mo ang kutsilyo
Makapulot nawa’y isauli mo. At buksan yaring dibdib
Pagkat may burda ng pangalan ko Upang maibuhos ang galit mo
At may kasama pang puso ito Pati iyong sentimyento.

Based on the given examples, write three general characteristics of a folk

song.
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1.

2.

3.

Learn and Share

What is a folk song?
A folk song is a type of music attributed to the people of a certain race,
nationality, or location. Its composer is usually unknown.
Filipino folk songs reflect the life that is common to the Filipinos a long
time ago. Some folk songs are work songs related to their kind of lifestyle,
such as fishing, planting, and harvesting. A folk song is affected by its
location or where it originated in terms of its content or message, beat,
melody, and how it is sung. Examples are “Ang Pipit” by Levi Celerio or
“Bahay Kubo” and “Magtanim Ay Di Biro” by Felipe de Leon.
Here are the types of folk songs based on functions.
The types are as follows:
1. Ballad: It is a narrative song or a song that tells a story.
2. Lullaby: It is a song meant to lull the baby to sleep.
3. Friendship: It is a song of warmth, cheerfulness, goodwill, and com-
panionship.
4. Love and courtship. It is a song that expresses one’s feelings toward
the opposite gender. A man normally convinces a woman how much
he cares for and loves her through songs.
5. Rituals or religious worship: It is a song that expresses the individuals’
awe to the gods they worship. It is also used to express their prayers.

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 Activity 1
Identify the type of each folk song and explain the basis of your answer
on the lines provided.

1. Leron, Leron Sinta

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Basis:

2. Ili-Ili Tulog Anay (Visayas)

Basis:

3. Doon Po sa Amin (Luzon)

Basis:

4. Manang Biday (Ilocos)

Basis:

Activity 2

Answer the following questions.

1. Which among the folk songs do you like singing? Why?

2. How do culture and geography affect the musical elements and charac-
teristics of a folk song?

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 Keep in Mind
 A folk song usually has an unknown composer.
 Philippine folk songs feature the simple and common life of the
Filipinos.
 Folk songs have different types. A folksong can be a ballad, a lullaby,
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or a song about friendship, love and courtship, and rituals or religious

worship.

Evaluation
Find a partner and sing a folk song that both of you like. Write on the lines
below the function and message of the song.

Values Integration
Why is it important to preserve the Filipino folk songs? How can you help
preserve them?