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For the facilitator:

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and evaluated by the

Development and Quality Assurance Teams of SDO TAPAT to assist you in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

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manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
OVER VIEW OF THE MODULE: MUSIC OF MINDANAO

This module was designed and written to help you understand the music of the Mindanao
 Listens to songs from Mindanao
 Explains the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine music from
Mindanao in relation to history and culture of the area.
 Evaluates music and music performances applying knowledge of musical elements
and style

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

 Identify the music of the Mindanao
 Recognize the different instruments from Mindanao
 Characteristics, Vocal and Instrumental form of music

The culture of Mindanao is as varied and colorful as the geography and the peoples who live
in Mindanao. Before learning the music, let us find out what you already know by naming the
pictures and describing each of them. You may also write what you want to know. Do this in
your notebook

1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________

The lesson is an introduction to traditional vocal music from Mindanao through selected
vocal repertoire. In addition to listening to the vocal examples, the study of the music is
approached with the use of musical mapping and the identification of socio-cultural
influences on the music. An application of the lesson involves singing familiar folk songs
from Mindanao with appropriate expression, tone, and style that is reflective of the function
of the music.

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 Map of Mindanao

Music of Mindanao
Mindanao is the second largest Island in the Philippine Archipelago, their CULTURE
comprises of mostly Moro and Muslim(ISLAM) and compose of Etnhic group like Tausug,
Banguingi and Maranao. Lumad is the indigenous tribe.
Islamic Culture Traditions are abserved among the Maguindanao, Maranao, Yakan,
Samal, and Tausug. While Non-Islamic Culture traditions practiced by Manobo, Bagobo,
Subanon, Bilaan, Tiruray and the T’boli.
Characteristics of Islamic Music
1. Melisma singing 4. Fluid Singing 7. Nasal Enunciation
2. Song Phrases 5. Tremolo
3. Narrow Singing 6. Strained Voice

Activity:Musical Mapping
After listening / and watching with the 2 vocal music of Mindanao (Darangen epic, &
try to map out what you hear in the music with lines / graphic notation. You may focus on a
particular musical element as you listen (vocal tone, melodic line, rhythm of the song, thick
or thin texture of the music). Write your map on the boxes below. You may add additional
boxes per song. Do this in your notebook.

Please Note: Your answers must be written in your notebook, and have it scanned or
caputured. Then submit it to our group chat/google classroom.
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The vocal music of Mindanao strongly reflects the natural and spiritual life of the cultural
communities in the area: Lumad, Christian, and Muslim Filipinos. Its various forms reveal the
creativity of Filipinos as they vividly express their emotions respond to events and reveal
their world view.

Activity
Reflect on the following questions as you listen to some examples of vocal music from
Mindanao: Use separate sheet if necessary.

a. Darangen epic UNESCO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VzzhNkbjgg&t=40s
b. Francisco F. Feliciano singing Pokpok Alimpako
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZsUUTPZf64

1. What is the function of the music? What do you think is the message of the music?
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2. How were the varied musical elements (timbre, dynamics, rhythm, pitch, form) used
in bringing about the message of the music?
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Direction:Complete the Table below.

Samal T’boli Subanon Bilaan Yakan Tausug
Maranao Maguindanao Manobo Tiruray Bagobo

Islamic tribe Non-Islamic tribe

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5
6. 6.
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Fill in the boxes with things that you know and want to learn about Mindanao.

Historical Facts Music Form Performance Styles

The lesson is an introduction to selected gong and bamboo music from Mindanao. The study
of the music is based on the aspects of instrumentation and performance techniques

Activity: Film Viewing

Go online and watch the video Mindanao Kulintang

Ensembles (MKE).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Zgb8_8RAs

Gong ensembles have varied functions but are

mostly used for celebrations and rituals. The gong
ensembles in Mindanao are mainly divided into two
types:

1) Kulintangan, Kwintangan - Gongs in a row

2) Tahunggo, Agung, Salmagi, Blowon Semagi -

Suspended gong ensembles in various names
according to each tribe

Bamboo Music

According to Philippine legends, the first man and woman were borne out of bamboo.
Bamboo is not only abundant in our country, it is also considered among early Filipinos as a
spiritual connection from our physical world to the spiritual world (Santos, 2008). Many
bamboo instruments were made for this purpose while some bamboo instruments were also
used for entertainment and personal expression. Different manners of playing bamboo
instruments include:
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 1. Gabbang

2. Agung a Tamlang (Slit

Drum)

3. Tumpong (flute)

4. Sludoy (Bamboo zither)

A. Blowing B. Shaking or Hitting C. Plucking

(Aerophones) (Idiophones) (Chordophones)

Activity
Answer the following questions: use a separate sheet if needed.

1. What was the function of the music?

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2. How do you play the bamboo instruments?

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3. When are instruments made of bamboo used in the culture of Mindanao?

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The bamboo instruments of Mindanao show how music and the environment interact in the
Filipino way of life. While variations of bamboo instruments exist per ethnic group, these are
all unified by the spiritual and personal functions of the music. The creativity of Filipinos is
shown in how bamboo is used and adapted to suit the Filipino’s musical life.

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Activity
Draw the bamboo instrument inside the box.

1. Tumpong (Flute) 2. Sludoy (Bamboo Zither)

Activity

Write True if the statement is correct and write False if the statement is wrong. Write your on
answer on space provided before the number.

____________1. Aerophone any of a class of musical instruments in which a vibrating mass

of air produces the initial sound.

____________2. Chordophone any of a class of musical instrument in which stretch,

vibrating string produces the initial sound.

____________3. Idiophone any of a class musical instrument in which stretched membrane

vibrates to produce sound.

____________4. Membranophone any musical instrument that creates sound primarily by

the vibration of the instrument itself, without the use of air flow strings or membranes.

____________5. Kulintang is a modern term for an ancient instrumental form of music

composed on a row of small horizontally laid gongs that functions melodically accompanied
by larger suspended gongs.

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K to 12 Curriculum Guide in Music and Art

Music and Arts Teacher’s Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VzzhNkbjgg&t=40s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZsUUTPZf64

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dNjtA5fwTI

https://www.gov.ph/documents/20147/233614/MUSIC-AND-ART-K-TO-12-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Zgb8_8RAs

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 Development Team of the Module
Writer: MARLIE B. MAXIMO
Editors:
Content Evaluator: RYAN GLESERIO P. PALAMOS
Language Evaluator:MARLIE B. MAXIMO
Reviewers:
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: LEO U. PANTI
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI GERONA, EPS – MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS LRMS/ALS

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