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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Music of Southeast Asia
Music – Grade 8
Quarter 1 – Module 4: Music of Southeast Asia
First Edition, 2020

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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 4:
Music of Southeast Asia
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
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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 Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking
your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn

To know more about the topic, we must also learn about our learning
competency which is Performs on available instruments from Southeast Asia;
MU8SE-Ic-h-7 and Evaluates music and music performances applying
knowledge of musical elements and style; MU8SE-Ic-h-8 for us to achieve our
aim with this lesson.

For you to be guided with the lesson of the Music of Southeast Asia,
here is the objective:
1. sing an Indonesian song and describe its characteristic.

Please prepare and be ready because we are going to start learning

about this module. Let us start!

Let Us Try

Hashtag Write

Materials: Short bond paper with margins and pen

Instruction: Write at least two topics or known issues about the given country.

PLACES/VIEWS

# WHAT’S
THE TREND
IN
INDONESIA?

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Guide Questions:
1. What were your answers in the activity?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

2. Do these trending issues add to the country’s popularity?

____________________________________________________________________
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Let Us Study

The Characteristics of Southeast Asian Music

Indonesia

 Traditional music creatively compromises strong beat and harmony from

the influence of California and Malay classical music.

 Slendro and Pelog are the two basic kinds of musical scale used in vocal
and instrumental music.

 Slendro has five (5) equidistant tones in octave while Peloq has heptatonic
(7 tones) scale with semi tone.

 Gamelan is the traditional Indonesian ensemble made up mainly with

percussions.

 “Karawitan” is the term for every kind of Gamelan music in Java.

 Javanese and Balinese are the most popular forms of Gamelan.

 Indonesian Instruments mostly used are kendang and gongs,

metallophones, suling and boning.

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Some of the Instruments in Indonesia:

GONG

The gongs of the gamelan are usually made

from bronze and are made in a smithy known as a
“besalen”. It is very unique, with a round or conical
pronounced boss and a wide face and a deep rim
sloping back towards the center line.

KENONG
A kind of gong which has the same
length and width. It is generally much
larger and has a higher pitch which stands
out because of its unique timbre. Kenongs
are usually in sets of one for each note,
although sometimes other notes can be
substituted for any missing notes.

KENDANG
A double-sided membrane drum which
is one of the primary gamelan instruments. It
is made from the wood of coconuts or
“cempedak “, jackfruit. An animal skin is
stretched on y-shaped leather or rattan
strings, which can be tightened to change the
pitch of the heads. The thinner the leather the
sharper the sound.

SARON PEKING
It has seven bronze bars positioned on top of a
resonating frame (rancak). It is usually about 20
cm (8 in) high and is played on the floor by a
seated performer. Slendro instruments
commonly have only six keys.

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 Let Us Practice
Stop, Learn, and Listen

Instruction: Listen and learn to the music of Indonesia.

Burung Kakatua
The Cockatoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBWibOg1Dxc

Burung kakatua Giginya tinggal

hinggap di dua
jendela Nenek sudah tua
nenek sudah tua Hinggap di jendela
giginya tinggal Seperti kakatua!
dua.

Tredung, tredung, Tredung, tredung,

tredung tra la la tredung tra la la
Tredung, tredung, Tredung, tredung,
tredung tra la la tredung tra la la
Tredung, tredung, Tredung, tredung,
tredung tra la la tredung tra la la
Tredung, tredung, Tredung, tredung,
tredung tra la la tredung tra la la
burung kakatua. burung kakatua.

Let Us Practice More

Instruction: Sing and record Burung Kakatua. Submit your audio recording
to your teacher.

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 Let Us Remember

1. Southeast Asia is composed of 11 countries namely Cambodia, Indonesia,

Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Timor Leste, Laos, Myanmar,
Brunei and Vietnam. Each of the countries has colorful tradition and
culture which made each one distinct and unique.

2. Music in Southeast Asia is often associated to ceremonies like festivals,

spiritual rites, family gatherings and the state. Each country naturally
created musical styles and characteristics which made them
distinguished.

3. Indonesia has slendro and pelog which they used in vocal and
instrumental forms. Polyphonic stratification is their melody while Irama
is the term for tempo. Gamelan orchestra is their most popular form of
music which has comprises Javanese and Balinese mainly uses
percussions.

4. Percussionon instruments are widely used, and some others added

aerophones and chordophones. Many of its instruments and songs are
somewhat like each other since their history stated trading and migration.

Let Us Assess
Hit The Beat

Sing the music of Indonesia while playing an alternative instrument

that can produce similar sound.
Rubrics

20 points 15 points 10 points 2

Criteria Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Poor
“You’re Superb” “You Did Your Best” “It’s Okay” “Till Next Time”
Instrumental Some parts of the
Instrumental
accompaniment Instrumental
Suitability of accompaniment is There is no
is naturally in accompaniment are
instrumental mostly in tune with instrumental
tune with the in tune with the
accompaniment the singing accompaniment
singing singing
performance.
performance. performance.

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 Let Us Enhance

After performing, evaluate the song by filling the table below.

Features in
Vocal, Pitch Tempo Dynamics
SOUTHEAST
ASIAN SONGS Instrument or (high or low) fast or slow (soft or loud)

both

Burung Kakatua

Indonesian

Children’s Song

Let Us Reflect

Southeast Asia has an interesting tradition and culture which made

each country’s music distinct and unique. It reflects to its timbre, rhythm,
melody, texture, style, form, and musical instruments. Gamelan ensemble
like metallophones, drums, gong and bamboo flute are the instruments
mostly used. Furthermore, percussion instruments were popularly played in
different occasions as they showed their creativity in crafting the physical
appearance as well as the use of the instrument.

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Let Us Enhance
Let Us Assess Let Us Practice More Let Us Practice
Output will be based on Output will be based on Output will be based on
the given rubric. the given rubric. the given rubric.
Let Us Try
Country #Trending
People/Fashion/
Places/Views Food/Delicacies
Music and Dance
• Joey Alexander - a
child prodigy and a • Street foods like
Bali - most popular jazz pianist “Satay” or meat
Indonesia tourist destination skewers
with beautiful • Gamelan - one of
scenery and world- the most famous • Fried rice “nasi
class arts and unique goring” - national
orchestra in the dish
Asia.
Note: Additional trending topics are also correct for as long as it will contribute to the country’s
popularity.
Answer Key
 References

Kern, Michael (2017). What Makes Southeast Asia Different from

Other Destinations. retrieved from
https://www.ansovatravel.com/blog/what-makes-southeast-asia-
different-from-other-destinations/ on May 15,2020

Luna, Carlo Justino J. (2016). Southeast Asian Music. Retrieved from

https://www.slideshare.net/iamcarloluna/mapeh-8-music-1st-quarter-
music-of-cambodia

Music: Music and Religion in Southeast Asia. (n.d.).retrieved from

https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-
transcripts-and-maps/music-music-and-religion-southeast-asia

https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?sp=yes&code=JBBWWC&
http://www.emcnotes.com/pdf/RubricsGrade3.pdf
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