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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE LIGAO CITY

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 1 IN MUSIC 8

Quarter 1 Week 1-2
“Transcending Boarders through Southeast Asian Music”
Name of Student: ______________________________________________
Grade/Section: _________________________Date: _______________________

INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
I.II.INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT

In this learning activity sheet, you will find different activities where you can
learn and show your understanding of the basic concepts and principles of Southeast
Asian music. You will also discover how people from the Southeast Asian countries
express their feelings towards each other, towards the environment, and their history
and beliefs through vocal or instrumental music.
VOCABULARY LIST

Slendro – The older of the two musical scales (Lara’s) used in Indonesian Music. It is
a pentatonic scale without half steps which is commonly referred to as the
“Male” tonal System.
Peloq – In Javanese the term is said to be a variant of the word pelag meaning "fine"
or "beautiful". Pelog is a seven-tone scale (Heptatonic Scale)
Irama – an Indonesian term for tempo
Form – the structure of a musical composition; way of a vibrating stretched membrane
Meter – the pattern of beats combined to form musical rhythm
Tempo – the speed or pace of a given piece.
Texture – the effect of the different components of a piece of music such as melody,
harmony rhythm, or the use of different instruments.
Timbre – the quality or color of tone of an instrument or voice

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Tonality - the relationship between the notes and chords of a passage or work that
tends to establish a central note or harmony as its focal point.
FACTS ABOUT THE MUSIC OF INDONESIA
There are two (2) Basic Kinds of Indonesian Music Scale:

SLENDRO – The older of the two musical scales (Lara’s) used in Indonesian
Music.
It is a pentatonic scale without half steps which is commonly referred to as the
“Male”
tonal System.

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slendro

PELOQ – In Javanese the term is said to be a variant of the word pelag

meaning "fine" or "beautiful". Pelog is a seven-tone scale (Heptatonic Scale).

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloq

• Both vocal and instrumental music in Indonesia use slendro and peloq scales.
• Polyphonic stratification kind of melody is a result of hocket/Interlock.
• Interlocking is a common technique used in gong ensembles.
• IRAMA – is an Indonesian term for tempo

L I. LEARNING
II. LEARNING SKILLS
SKILLS

Listens perceptively to music of Southeast Asia (MU8SE-Ia-h-2)

III. ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITY NO. 1 “Flag of Harmony”

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 In this activity, you are going to fill out the concept map below. At the
center, paste images of flags of Cambodia and Indonesia. Cut out pictures about the
music of the two countries such as instruments being used or anything about their
music. Copy the concept map on your notebook. Paste the pictures inside the circles
surrounding the flag.

1. CAMBODIA

2. INDONESIA

ACTIVITY NO. 2 “HOW DO I COMPARE THEE?”

DIRECTION: You are going to watch a clip and cite its differences between vocal and
instrumental music. If you have access to the internet, copy the suggested link below.
If in case you don’t have, ask a copy of the video from your subject teacher. Then,
accomplish the chart after. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYa-N6cKGY
LINKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5zphVxRs

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 Vocal Music Instrumental Music

ACTIVITY NO. 3 “SCRAMBLE WORDS AND MAKE IT RIGHT!”

DIRECTION: Rearrange the letters based on the given hint to form the correct word
Write your answer on a sheet of paper.
1. A C D O I B A M - _____________________

It is also known as Kȃmpṹcheȃ. It was the center of the Khmer or

Kingdom of Angkor, a great empire that dominated Southeast Asia for 600
years. Their musical art is highly influenced by ancient forms as well as Hindu
forms. These features choruses with large orchestras based on struck keys and
gongs. Its people also absorbed and adopted Indian, Chinese, European, and
other cultures to suit their own traditions and tastes.

2. N D O N A I E S - _____________________

It is an archipelago in Southeast Asia comprising approximately 17,500

islands. With over 238 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous
country and is the fourth biggest nation of the world. Through interaction with
other cultures such as Indian, Arabic, Chinese and European, a wide range of
musical styles has been developed.
ACTIVITY NO. 4 “WATCH AND REFLECT”
DIRECTION: Watch the video clip. If you have access to the internet, copy the
suggested link below. If in case you don’t have, ask a copy of the video from your
subject teacher. After done watching, answer the questions below. Write your
answer on your answer sheet.

LINK http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xlv7yeel

***Take note of the important concepts as you watch it. Enjoy!

The picture below is the “pinpeat ensemble”. It consists of five main
musical instruments: Skorthom, Samphor, Oneat, Chhing, and Kongvong. This

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ensemble is composed of percussive instruments, which means that it has a
membrane to be hit to produce a sound. Is it not interesting?

Ponder on these questions:

1. What is the video all about?
2. Do you find the sound interesting? How do you say so?
3. Would you also like to play any of the instruments presented? What is it?

slideshare.net

▪ pinclipart.com
▪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tYa-N6cKGY
▪ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5zphVxRs
▪ http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xlv7yeel
▪ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slendro
▪ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peloq
▪ 1st quarter DLP in Music (MAPEH)
▪ Music of Southeast Asia OHSP LM Music 8 pp. 7-11
▪ Quarter 1 Module SY 2020-2021

Writer: INGRID ANGELI C. SAENZ

LCNTVHS
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Binatagan, Ligao City
(052) 485-2496
ligao.city@deped.gov.ph

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2. Indonesia
1. Cambodia
Answer Key

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