MUSIC 8 – First Quarter

M USIC OF SOUT HEAST ASIA

(WEEK 1/Q1)

Brief Introduction:
The Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia where you can see the multi-ethnic and
multi-cultured countries. The culture and music are almost the same to each other. In this
module you will understand through different activities the basic concepts and princ iples of
music by some Asian countries which includes Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia. And also,
how the people express their history and beliefs through vocal and instrumental music.

Learning Competencies
1. Listens perceptively to music of Southeast Asia

Objectives
1 .Identify the different instrumental music of Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia
2. Listen to an example of music from Southeast Asia.

Let’s RECALL

Activ ity 1. “ Le t's Explore It”

Before we start formally with our lesson,let us find out first if you have any ideaabout
the Southeast Asian countries.Where can you find this beautiful place in Southeast Asia?

2._______________________ 3. ____________________

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5. _____________________ 6. _______________________

a. Cambodia b. Indonesia c. Singapore d. Thailand e. Philippines

Before you travel especially abroad, you need to have an idea about their culture. You
need to know what beautiful places to visit, the mode of transportation, the food they are
serving, the types of clothes they wear, their religion, music and so many other things.
Why do you need to know about the country’s culture before travelling? Each country
has its distinct characteristics and knowing about them will help you adapt and cope with their
culture.
One way of learning culture is through their music.

Activ ity 2. “DO I KNOW YOU?”

A. Vocal Music
The songs listed below belong to the different countries in Southeast Asia. Check the
box beside the songs that are familiar to you.

Can you sing any of these songs? No need to worry if you

don’t know all of them. We just want to see if you are
familiar with any Southeast Asian songs.

Leron leron Sinta Rasa Sayang Chan Mali Chan Si

Patokaan

Burung Kakatua

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 Let’s UNDERSTAND

M USIC OF INDONESIA

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

islands. Through interaction with other cultures such as Indian, Arabic, Chinese and European,
a wide range of musical styles has been developed.

The Gamelan Orchestra is the most popular form of music in Indonesia. There are
many types of Gamelan, but only Javanese and Balinese gamelan are the most popular
ensemble. It contains variety of instruments such as metallophones, xylophones, kendang and
gongs, bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings used to accompany dances, songs, and
Wayang Kulit.
The Gamelan orchestras believed it is possessed with natural powers. They consider
their instruments as sacred therefore stepping over the instrument is a sign of disrespect and
their musicians bow before playing the instruments to show respect.

Some listening materials to hear and appreciate:

1 . https ://www.youtube.c om/watc h?v=c 1AiCTJ9t8 g
2 . https ://www.youtube.c om/watc h?v=p3HwqqiVxbE
3 . https ://www.youtube.c om/watc h?v=UEW CCSuHsuQ

M USIC OF CAM BODIA

Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is known for being the sole nation in Southeast Asia
that has never been ruled by a Western power. It is for this reason that the country is also called
“Muang Thai,” which means “Land of the Free.” History and geography indicate that Thai
music is a conglomeration of Asian influences. Its musical principles and elements are
basically derived from Chinese music, while its musical instruments are inspired from the
Indian and Indonesian strings and gong-chimes.

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The Pinpeat is a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually

accompanies ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples. Music is always part of the
court dances, masked plays, shadow plays and religious ceremonies. This group is similar to
the piphat ensemble of Thailand and usually consists of nine or ten instruments.

Let us hear the sample music from Pinpeat Ensemble of Cambodia.

“Pinpeat Orchestra-Wat Bo temple Siem Reap, Cambodia”
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M USIC OF T HAILAND

Formerly known as Siam, Thailand is known for being the sole nation in Southeast
Asia that has never been ruled by a Western power. It is for this reason that the country is also
called “Muang Thai,” which means “Land of the Free.” History and geography indicate that
Thai music is a conglomeration of Asian influences. Its musical principles and elements are
basically derived from Chinese music, while its musical instruments are inspired from the
Indian and Indonesian strings and gong-chimes. The Thais combined and adapted these to
their culture and created their own unique music.

Thailand has three PRIM ARY INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES that are similar to the
other ensembles in Southeast Asia.

1. Piphat - It is a mid-sized
orchestra that is performed in
outdoor style with hard malle
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highly ornate one traditionally
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versions of the piphat ensemble are

used to accompany specific forms of
traditional Thai drama such as the
large shadow puppet theater (nang
yai) and the khon dance drama.

2. Khrueang Sai – It is an
orchestra that combines some of the
percussion and wind instruments of
the Piphat with and expanded string
section. This group is primarily used
for indoor performances and for the
accompaniment of stickpuppet
theater.

3. Mahori – This ensemble is

traditionally played by women in the
courts of Central Thailand and
Cambodia. A regular-sized
instrument are used today. A vocalist
performing with the Mahori is usually
accompanied by the so sam sai.

Some listening materials to hear and appreciate:

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi5RyepygCo ( Pi phat)
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uG84h4NXQpY (Khr ueang
Sa i )
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyu10iRTHZ4 ( Ma hor i)

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 Let’s APPLY

ACT IVIT Y 3. “ Liste n to M e ”

Using the table below as your guide, listen to the ways on how the music was
performed. Write down your observation on the sheets below.
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m/watch?v=c1AiCTJ9t8g m/watch ?v=Vx5VzphV m/watch ?v=bi5RyepygC

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Background / Function

Tempo

Instruments

Let’s ANALYZE

ACT IVIT Y 4. “I Can Expre ss M yse lf”

Direction: Look at the pictures below. Analyze their performance based on the videos
that you have watched earlier. Answer the questions under each picture on the space
provided. (5 pts. Each)
A. The Gamelan Music of Indonesia

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QUESTIONS:
1. How is Gamelan ensemble being played?

2. Does their music affect your feeling/mood while you are listening to it? Explain.

B. The Pin peat of Cambodia

QUESTIONS:
1. Describe how the Pinpeat musicians played their instruments.

2. Does their music affect your feeling/mood while you are listening to it? Explain.

C. The Piphat of Thailand

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QUESTIONS:
1. Describe how the Piphat musicians play their instruments. _______________________

3. Does their music affect your feeling/mood while you are listening to it? Explain. .

Let’s EVALUATE

Activity 5. “I Can Do It”

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct musical element. Choose your answer
from the box below and write your answer on the space provided.

Gamelan Khrueang Sai Mahori Pinpeat Piphat

1. It is the musical ensemble from Indonesia.

2. It is an ensemble traditionally played by women in Thailand
3. It is primarily used for inddor performances.
4. It is the Cambodian musical ensemble.
5. It is a mid-sized orchestra from Thailand

Let’s CREATE

Activity 6. “M usic in M otion ”

One way to really enhance your listening skills in

the classroom or at home is through the music and
gestures together. Songs allow us to feel the language,
and gestures and movement help us make sense of it.
Now, you do the activity below:

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Procedure:
1. Among the Southeast Asian instrumental music that you have listened, choose one which is
appealing to you.
2. Interpret its musical structure through dance movements or hand gestures.
3. Record your performance using your cellphone or any gadgets available.
4. Submit it through email or messenger.

RUBRIC
Criteria 4 3 2 1 Points

Following All directions You followed You followed None of the

Directions were followed. most some directions
directions. directions. were
followed.
Originality Movements/g Movements/ Movements/g Movements/g
and estures are gestures estures are estures are
Creativity highly original show drawn from common
and highlight unusual media or work copies of
the music in patterns and of others but those seen by
interesting fair variety. modified others or in
ways. slightly. media.

Effort You took time You work You put a You rushed
and work hard hard for small effort on through and
on your most of the your did not work
performance. time. performance. hard

Over-all Excellent Good Satisfactory Needs

Performance improvement

TOTAL

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 Glossary

Gamelan Orchestra - the most popular form of music in Indonesia.

Khrueang Sai - is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind

instruments of the Piphat with and expanded string section.

Mahori – This ensemble is traditionally played by women in the courts of Central

Thailand and Cambodia.

Pinpeat - a Cambodian musical ensemble or an orchestra that usually accompanies

ceremonial music of the royal courts and temples.

Piphat - a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style with hard

mallets or indoor style with padded mallets.

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