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 MODULE WEEK 1: FOLKSONGS OF THE LUZON
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Let’s Learn
This module was designed and written to help you understand the Music of
Luzon-Lowlands particularly theirfolksongs. Each folksongswas given emphasis in
able to understand the meaning of the songs and how it affects people’s daily lives.
Through this module you will discover how the people in Cordillera express their
feelings towards each other and even their environment, beliefs and history.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Describes the musical characteristics of representative music selections from
the lowlands of Luzon after listening.

Let’s Try
A. Identify the following musical symbols. Write the answer on the space provided.

1. 6.

2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

B. Matching Type: Match Column A with column B. Write the letter of the correct
answer.
A B
____1. It is the horizontal succession of notes written a. timbre
or performed in a recognizable shape. b. dynamics
____2. Element of music that refers to loudness and c. pitch
softness of sound d. harmony

____3. The quality of musical sound or voice is called ___. e. tempo

____4. It is the highness or lowness of tone
____5. The speed at which music is played, often indicated
on written compositions by a descriptive or metronome mark

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 Let’s Recall
Are you familiar in the Philippine map? Do you still remember the provinces in the
part of Luzon?

Locate the following

provinces in the map of
Luzon.
1. Pangasinan
2. Ilocos Norte
3. Ilocos Sur
4. Tarlac
5. Pampanga
6. Isabela
7. Benguet
8. Batangas
9. Cagayan
10. Bicol

Let’s Explore
ACTIVITY 1: K-W-L Chart
Instruction: Write what you currently know about the folksong of the Luzon
(lowlands) under column 1 and what you want to know about the folksong of the Luzon
(lowlands) under column 2.
Folksong of the Luzon (Lowlands)
What I Know What I want to Know What I’ve learned

Let’s Elaborate

Folksongs of the Luzon (LOWLANDS)

Folksongs are songs written by folk and are sung to accompany daily activities such
as farming, fishing and putting the baby to sleep. It is traditionally passed on orally and most
Philippine folksongs have Spanish and other Western influences.
The people created melodic chants and indigenous instruments based on the
materials available where they live.
The folksongs of Luzon lowlands are performed in their native language such as
Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano and others.
Music concepts are based on nature or people’s work, tradition, culture, usually it is
short and simple and begins in one key and ends in the same key, composers and lyricist
are usually unknown and time signature is either in duple meter 2, triple meter 3 or
quadruple 4 meter. 4 4
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Below are some examples of Luzon lowland folksongs and their meanings

• PAMULINAWEN: which means "Hardened Heart”, is the most popular Ilocano love
song which equates the heart of a girl, likened to a hardened flint, because she does
not heed the pleadings of a lover. The song Pamulinawen is regarded as the
“national anthem” of the Ilocano nation arising from its unique and insightful.
• MANAG BIDAY:is a traditional Ilocano folksong in Northern Luzon particularly in the
province of Ilocos. This song implies the courtship of a young maiden named
ManangBiday. Serenading a love interest is a custom of the Filipinos. Until today, it is
still practiced by the Ilocano. It is also a courtship dance.
• BANNATIRAN: The title refers to the bannatiran bird that is supposedly native to the
Ilocos region on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
• ATIN CU PUNG SINGSING: traditional Filipino folk song from Central Luzon,
Kapampangan folksong sung by adults and children. The woman in the song was
looking for a missing ring given by her mother and offers her love as a prize for the
man who could find it.
• MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO: a famous Filipino folk song narrating the daily lives of
Filipino farmers, true to its title planting rice is never a joke
• BAHAY KUBO: traditional Tagalog Filipino folk song credited to have been written by
1997 National Artist for Music Felipe Padilla de Leon that has been passed down
through generations. The song is about a Bahay Kubo, a house made of bamboo with
a roof of nipa leaves, surrounded by different kind of vegetables, which was usually
sang by Filipino school children. It is well known by Filipinos of all ages.
• LERON LERON SINTA: is about a man named “Leron” and her sweetheart “Neneng”.
The song revolves around the adventures of the two sweethearts as they pick fruits
from trees (papaya and tamarind trees) one day. It is also a classic work song that is
believed to have originated in the provinces and was traditionally sang during the
papaya harvest season. It has a call and response verse pattern and is typically sung
in duet by a man and a woman, with some minor alteration in the lyrics. It is also a
favorite performance piece by choral groups. With the combination of an upbeat feel
and witty lyrics, Leron Leron Sinta has become a timeless Philippine folk song loved
by millions of Filipinos from the heydays of the “kundiman” era to the generations to
come.
• PARU-PARONG BUKID: is a humorous song comparing a butterfly to a Filipina
dressed in her glamorous formal dress with tall butterfly sleeves, as she moves down
the aisle of the church, swaying her hips as everyone looks on.
• SITSIRITSIT: also known as Sitsiritsit Alibangbang, is a Filipino folk song. This
humorous song describes a flirtatious woman threatening a storeowner that the ants
are going to get him if he is not going to extend credit, as well as unusual situations of
exchanging a child for a doll or bagoong.
• SANTA CLARA: is a song asking St. Claire to bless her request and promise to dance
pandango when reaching the Obando Town. Usually a fertility song asking for a child.
• SARUNG BANGGI: means “one evening” A folk song from the St. Domingo, Albay.
For Bicolanos, this is not only a song but also a festival that showcases a variety of
cultural and religious activities that is held evey 18th to 25th day of May and performed
at night, A tribute to it's composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio Sr.

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 Let’s Dig In
ACTIVITY 1: Fill me in
Instruction: Fill each blank with the correct lyrics of the Luzon folksongs.
Write your answer on the blank provided.

PAMULINAWEN MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO

-Ilocano Song

Tagalog Folksong
Pamulinawen Magtanim ay di biro maghapong6. ___________
1._______ imdengam man
Di man langmakaupo,
Toy umas-asug
Agrayoitasadiam. Di man langmakatayo
Panunotem man
Dika 2.__________ Brasoko’ynamamanhid
Toy agayat, agruknoyitaemmam. Baywangko’y7.______________
Binti ko’ynamimitigsapagkababads a tubig
Issemmodiakkalipatan
Ta nasudiunay a nagan,
Ta 3._____ sadintiayan, Sa umagangpaggising ang lahatiisispin
Dissosadino man, Kung saan may 8. _____may masarapnapagkain.

{Aw-awagak a di agsarday
Ta naganmongakasam-itan} Brasoko’ynamamanhid,
Baywangko’ynangangawit
No 4.____________, pusoktimabang-aran Binti ko’ynamimitigsapagkababadsatubig
Adungasabsabong, adunga 5._________
Tiadda'tditoy, Nena, ngamabuybuyak, 9._______________ halinamgakaliyag
Ngemawanmanlaengtisabalingaliwliwak Tayo’ymagsipagunat-unat
No di la daytasudim ken imnas.
Magpanibagotayo ng 10. ________
Para saaraw ng bukas.
No umulogakngamapanmagmagna
Daytaraniagmo, Nenengngagapukenka. Para saaraw ng bukas!

ACTIVITY 2:MY LUZON FOLKSONG

Instruction: Select one Luzon Folksong (lowland) and draw your own understanding or
interpretation.

ACTIVITY 3: MY COMPOSITION
Instruction: Create a poem of 8 lines. It maybe about love, honor, peace , efforts or bravery.
Composed a melody to your poem.

Let’s Remember

1. What is folksong? explain

2. What are the characteristics of Luzon folksongs?
3. How does folksongs of Luzon lowland affects people’s lives?

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 Let’s Apply
PERFORMANCE RUBRICS:

PROFICIENT APPROACHING DEVELOPING BASIC

PROFICIENT

Focused and Focused and Focused tone Unfocused tone,

clear tone clear tone in the but inconsistent erratic rhythm,
throughout the normal ranges in the extreme unstable pitch,
piece Isolated errors ranges inconsistent
Accurate rhythm in rhythm, pitch Some repeated phrasing and
and secure pitch and phrasing errors in rhythm , dynamics.
Consistent and More obvious pitch and Needs work on
sensitive dynamic levels, phrasing nuances with
phrasing with more Discernible reference to style
Well-defined nuances as dynamic levels and context.
dynamic levels, indicated in the Follows the
with creative score or as nuances
nuances as suggested by the indicated in the
indicated in the teacher with music score or
music score or reference to as suggested by
as suggested by style and the teacher with
the teacher with content. reference to
reference to style and
style and context.
content.

Let’s Evaluate
Direction: Write the title of folksong and the place of origin by completing the table below.
DEFINITION FOLKSONG PROVINCE
1. It means "Hardened Heart”, the most
popular Iove song which equates the
heart of a girl, likened to a hardened
flint, because she does not heed the
pleadings of a lover.
2. It is a humorous song comparing a
butterfly to a Filipina dressed in her
glamorous formal dress with tall
butterfly sleeves
3. A famous Filipino folk song narrating
the daily lives of Filipino farmers
4. A song asking St. Claire to bless her
request and promise to dance
pandango
5. It means “one evening” A folk song
from the St. Domingo, This is not only
a song but also a festival that
showcases a variety of cultural and
religious activities

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 MODULE WEEK 2: LITURGY AND DEVOTIONAL
2 MUSIC

Let’s Learn
This module was designed and written to help you understand the Music of Luzon-
Lowlands particularly the liturgy and devotional music. Each folksong was given emphasis in
able to understand the meaning of the songs and how it affects people’s daily lives. Through
this module you will discover how the people in Cordillera express their feelings towards each
other and even their environment, beliefs and history.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Analyzes the musical elements of some Lowland vocal and instrumental music selection.

Let’s Try
PRE-ASSESSMENT:
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. It is a Philippine narrative of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

a. Salubong b. Pasyon c. Flores de Mayo

2. A religious ritual that re-enacts the meeting of the risen Christ with his mother on the
dawn of Easter Sunday
a. Salubong b. Pasyon c. Flores de Mayo

3. A catholic festival held on the month of May

a. Santa Cruzan b. Pasyon c. Flores de Mayo

4. A religious historical event that dramatizes of finding the Holy Cross by the Queen
Helena and her son, Constantine the great.
a. Santa Cruzan b. Pasyon c. Flores de Mayo

5. The other term for pasyon that is recited during Holy Week
a. Pakanta b. Padasal c. Pabasa

B. TRUE OR FALSE: Answer the following statement TRUE if correct and FALSE if not.

____1. The whole text of Pasyon is chanted

____2. During salubong church bells are rung to signify the end of Virgin Mary’s
mourning for Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
____3. Pabasa is held at the church or chapel wherein children offer flowers to the
image of the Virgin Mary.
____4. Flores de Mayo means Flowers of May
____5. Sagalas and escorts parade the streets of the community, with the brass band
accompanies the procession with the music Alay.

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 Let’s Recall
MATCHING TYPE: Match the following liturgy and devotional music used in the event based on the
picture.

A B
1. a. Dios te Salve

2. b. Alay

3. c. Regina Coeli

4. d. Pasyon

Let’s Explore
ACTIVITY 1: FILM VIEWING ACTIVITY
Instruction: Watch the following video excerpts and describe the elements of music used
in each song.
• PASYON –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyfyEWzLHL8
• Regina Coeli (Salubong) – https://www/youtube.com/watch?v=yzMa0qzwagA
• Alay (Flores de Mayo) – https://youtube.com/wath?v=uKTSB3qupg
• Dios te Salve (Santacruzan) – https://youtube.com/watch?v=ITONEcrx6Q

SONGS MELODY PITCH TIMBRE TEXTURE RHYTHM

Pasyon

Regina Coeli

Alay
Dios te Salve

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 Let’s Elaborate

Liturgy and Devotional Music is a religious music of the lowlands of Luzon reveals
the impact of Spanish colonization to the Philippines. Introduction of Christianity came
the different Western forms of music that are used for religious rites.
Examples of Liturgy and Devotion Music
• PASYONis a Philippine narrative of the Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus
Christ. A form of song with a dramatic theme, the whole text is chanted. Also, a book
with stanzas of five lines of eight syllables andknown as Pabasa and is recited during
Holy Week (Semana Santa)
• SALUBONGis a religious ritual that re-enacts the meaning of the Risen Christ with His
mother on the dawn of Easter Sunday. Performed under a prepared arch where the
veiled image of Virgin May has been placed, a child dressed as an angel is lowered by
ropes from a high platform to lift the mourning veil of the grieving Mother while other
children dressed in angel costumes sing the “Regina Coeli Laetare” meaning “Queen
of Heaven”. Church bells are rung to signify the end of Virgin Mary’s mounting for
Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
• FLORES DE MAYO known as “Flowers of May” is a Catholic festival held on the month
of May. Performed as a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary or “Alay” (offering). It is
held in the church or chapel wherein children after flowers to the image of Virgin Mary
while singing “Alay”.
• SANTA CRUZAN is a religious-historical event that dramatizes of finding the Holy
Cross by the Queen Helena and her son, Constantine the Great. Held throughout the
Philippines during the month of May. Sagalas and escorts parade the streets of the
community, the musiko (brass band) accompanies the procession with the music “Dios
Te Salve Maria”.

Let’s Dig In
ACTIVITY 2: THE MASS
Instruction: The terms below are in Latin language and refer to parts of the Catholic
Mass. Can you find out the Filipino and English translations for these?

The Mass
LATIN FILIPINO ENGLISH
1. Kyrie eleison 1. 1.
2. Gloria in excelsis Deo? 2. 2.
3. Credo in unum Deum? 3. 3.
4. Sanctus Dominus Deo Sabaoth? 4. 4.
5. Agnus dei quitolis peccata mundi? 5. 5.

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ACTIVITY 3: GUESS WHO?
Instruction: From the readings find out who is the Palestrina of the Philippines, Philippines
premier composer of liturgical music. Paste a picture and give a short description.

ACTIVITY 4: THE LAS PIÑAS BAMBOO ORGAN

Instruction: Make a poster of the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ. Tell something about it? Be
creative and be sure it is informative.

Let’s Remember

1. Explain the liturgy and devotional music.

2. What is the difference between devotion and worship?
3. How can pasyon affect one’s faith?

Let’s Apply
ACTIVITY: NEWSCASTING
GROUP ACTIVITY:
Instruction: Make a news report on the following topic
a. Pasyon c. Flores de Mayo
b. Salubong d. Santa Cruzan
RUBRICS FOR NEWSCASTING

PROFICIENCY APPROCHING DEVELOPING BASIC

PROFICIENCY
Everybody Everybody Majority of the Only few
speaks speaks with members speak members speak
impressively clear voice and clearly with clearly with
with clear voice establishes eye some eye minimal eye
and constant contact with the contact with the contact with the
eye contact with audience audience. audience.
the audience. Important facts Some important Some important
Members were of the chosen information of facts of the
able to discuss topic are well the chosen topic chosen topic are
all important discussed by the are discussed. discussed.
facts about the members.
chosen topic.

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 Let’s Evaluate
Direction: Identify the correct answer.
_________________1. What is the music used in Santa Cruzan
_________________2. It is known as pabasa and recited during Holy Week
_________________3. It is performed under the prepared arch where the veiled image of the
Virgin Mary has been placed.
_________________4. The song used in Flores de Mayo as a devotion to the blessed Virgin
Mary
_________________5. It is a religious music of the lowlands of Luzon reveals the impact of
Spanish colonization to the Philippines.

MODULE
WEEK 3-4: SECULAR MUSIC
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Let’s Learn
This module is an overview on the Spanish-influences secular music of the lowlands
of Luzon. Through the lesson, one will discover how Spanish-influenced dance music and art
songs express their feelings towards each other and the environment, their history and their
religious beliefs through voice and musical instruments. A group musical theater performance
of the vocal forms with an accompaniment on found objects and instruments of the rondalla
will culminate the educational experience
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define the meaning of Secular Music

2. Identifies the colonially-influenced secular music in Luzon
Recognize song of secular music

Let’s Try
Direction: Read each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer. ( for those
who have online access click the link https://bit.ly/2QGzUTm to answer in google form)
1. It is a serenade traditionally sung by a man to express affection to a woman
b. Kumintang b. Polka c. Balitaw d. Harana
2. Written in triple meter with themes of love and courtship.
a. Kumintang b. Polka c. Balitaw d. Harana
a. It was performed in elegant evening gatherings at the height of it's popularity
during the Spanish colonial period.
b. Kumintang b. Polka c. Balitaw d. Harana
3. A dialog or courtship song in triple meter, mostly in 2 and 3 part forms and arranged
with counter melodies.
a. Kumintang b. Polka c. Balitaw d. Harana

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 4. It is a courtship dance but it can also refer to a type of song to entertain the farmers
in the rice field.
a. Kundiman b. Kumintang c. Harana d. Pandangg

Let’s Recall
WORD HUNT
Look on the different types of Secular Music. Highlight it and writethe definition of each word
in your notebook.
H A R A N A D A F G J Q
E R O G N A D N A P P C
A G H K E Y U K L L O V HARANA
F N A M I D N U K F L B PANDANGGO
POLKA.
C B A L I T A W O X K N KUNDIMAN
Q W S D F T H K L W A V KUMINTANG
V V F G H J K L E V S M BALITAW

H B N G H J K S S H D H
K U M I N T A N G K L F

Let’s Explore

ACTIVITY 1: THE CONCEPT MAP

Instruction: Using a concept map write words associated with Secular Music inside
the circles and tell something about it.

SECULAR MUSIC

Let’s Elaborate

Secular Music is non-religious music. Secular means being separate from religion. In
the Middle Ages, it included love songs, political satire, dances, and dramatic works. Drums,
harps, recorders, and bagpipes were the instruments used in secular music because they
were easy for the traveling musicians to carry about.

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 Secular Music in Luzon is a good vehicle not only for entertainment but also for another
significant social functions and purposes either individually, small or big groups. In vocal forms
are folksongs, harana, kumintang, polka, kundiman, balitaw and pandango.

Types of Secular Music:

Harana is a form of courtship in the Philippines. It is a
serenade usually sung by a man to express affection to a
woman. It is sang with emotion and usually accompanied by
a guitar. Some popular Filipino harana songs are “Ang tangi
kong Pag-ibig”. “o Ilaw” and “DungawinmoHirang”. It is in
duple or quadruple meter in danza menor or habanera tempo.

Link below are examples of Harana

O’ ilawhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzEl2VTzAU
DungawinmoHiranghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQVOliu2G8

Kumintangis the name given to several disctict styles, techniques and forms in music.
It was originated in Balayan, Batangas. Written in triple meter with themes of love and
courtship. In early 19th century, travelers’ accounts often mention the kumintang as a Tagalog
“chant national”, describing them as dance-songs performed by a pair of men and women,
concerning love and courtship. All accounts mention glass of coconut wine passed from hand
to hand by the dancers as they sing. Meanwhile, in the early 20th century, Francisca Reyes-
Aquino described the Kumintang as the circular hand and wrist movement popularly known
as “kunday”. It also refers to a guitar-plucking style which was dubbed as the most melodic
and beautiful sounding guitar styles amongst the old kinanluran style of pandangguhan
dances.In 1926, when Pasig became the venue of carnival performances, Nicanor Abelardo
was inspired to composed the ‘Mutya ng Pasig” in kumintang tempo, the mutya expresses her
feelings under the light of the moon, she is mourning the loss of her love, which symbolizes
the country’s loss of freedom.
Link: Mutya ng Pasig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxPVxAhHEKs

Pandanggo is a dance form that can be found in the different island of Luzon such as
Batanes, Ilocos and Tarlac and parts of Visayas. A variation of the Spanish word fandango. It
became popular in the 19th century among the elite of Manila. A form of entertainment in the
Tagalog region called Pandangguhan is a formed during social celebrations. It is a courtship
dance but it can also refer to a type of song to entertain the farmers in the rice field, the singers
of this folksong are called pandanggeros and pandanggeras.
Link for sample music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_21XZuy3E

Polka is originated from a Bohemian dance that became popular in Europe and
America in the early 19th Century. It was performed in elegant evening gatherings at the height
of it's popularity during the Spanish colonial period. The tempo is in quick duple meter while
the melody is supported by the chords/harmonies of tonic (I), dominant (V) and sub-dominant
(IV). Some Philippine folksongs that are in polka rhythm like Pamulinawen (Stone-hearted),
Magtanim ay di Biro (Planting Rice is Never Fun”) and Leron-leronSinta (Leron the Beloved).
Link: Pamulinawenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hCrbe3sbc
Magtanim ay d birohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8TgQ0aagls
LeronleronSintahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEpBKZJcyYI

Balitaw is a type of folksong originating in the Visayas islands of the Philippines. It is a

form of dialogue or debate in song or a courtship song in triple meter, mostly in 2 and 3 part
forms and arranged with counter melodies. In which a man and woman compete at improvising
romantic verses. It was accompanied by a three-string coconut-shell guitar, but later a harp

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became more popular for accompaniment. Some examples are LibissaNayon and
BakyamoNeneng and Arimunding-mundingcomposed by Santiago Suarez.
Link: BakyamoNenenghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGnbY8VgL2o
Sa LibissaNayonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjTCw-z3Wnk
Arimunding-mundinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4dStpKzsPc

Kundiman came from the words “kung hindi man” the kundiman conveys a selfless
and spiritual attitude, intense love, longing, caring, devotion and oneness not only with the
romantic partner but also with a parent, child, a spiritual figure or the motherland. In music
context, kundiman usually starts in a minor key then goes to the major key and in triple meter.
Some famous Filipino kundiman composers are Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo,
Bonifacio Abdon, Francisco Buencamino and Angel Peña.

Among the famous kundiman performers in the early 1900’s are;

• Atang de la Rama
• Jovita Fuentes
• ConchingRosal
• Ruben Tagalog
Some Examples of kundiman are;
Pilipinaskong Mahal by Francisco Santiago, Nasaan ka Irog and HulingAwit by Nicanor
Abelardo, JocelynangBaliwag by an unknown composer inspired the revolutionaries in
Bulacan during the 1896 revolution, Sa sariling Bayan by V. Tolentino and Iyo Kailan pa
man by Angel Peña.
Link: Nasaan ka Iroghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHtQU6b2JU
Sa sariling Bayan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSOLZ0nUHzA

Let’s Dig In
ACTIVITY 2: HEAR IT!
Instruction: Listen on the different songs, identify the type of secular music and describe the
element of music that is being used. You may use the link below for reference.
a. O’ Ilawhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTzEl2VTzAU
b. Mutya ng Pasighttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxPVxAhHEKs
c. Pandangguhanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM_21XZuy3E
d. Pamulinawenhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hCrbe3sbc
e. BakyamoNenenghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGnbY8VgL2o
f. Nasaan ka Iroghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHtQU6b2JU

Songs Secular Music Pitch Meter Tempo

1. O’ Ilaw
2. Mutya ng Pasig

3. Pandangguhan

4. Pamulinawen

5. BakyamoNeneng
6. Nasaan ka Irog

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ACTIVITY 3: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE RONDALLA?
Instruction: Fill in the chart with the necessary information.
Description
Name of Function in the
Instrument Number of
Instrument Size ensemble
strings

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ACTIVITY 4: DESCRIBE ME
Instruction: Think of a word that describe the Secular Music with letters spelling out the
SECULAR.
S _______________________
E _______________________
C _______________________
U _______________________
L _______________________
A _______________________
R _______________________

ACTIVITY 5: VIDEO PRESENTATION

Instruction: Choose one of the secular music and create a video presentation.
a. Harana c. Kundiman
b. Kumintang d. Pandanggo
RUBRICS FOR VIDEO PRESENTATION
PROFICIENCY APPROACHING DEVELOPING BASIC
PROFICIENCY

The video The important The video The content in

presentation information of presentation the video
clearly shows all the chosen topic shows some presentation and
the important is clearly shown inappropriate the topic
information of in the video information of discussed is
the chosen presentation the chosen confusing and
topic. The information topic. not focused in
Presented facts is clear, The information the chosen topic.
are appropriate appropriate and is not very clear. The continuity of
and accurate correct Some lapses the idea is
The superior The continuity of were seen in the vague.
continuity of the the idea is continuity of the
idea is evidently somehow shown idea.
shown.

Let’s Remember

1. What is Secular Music?

2. How does harana differ from kumintang?
3. Give 3 examples of song in each type of secular music

Let’s Apply
ACTIVITY : COLLAGE MAKING
Instruction: Choose one type of secular music and interpret a song through collage using photos,
newspaper clippings or magazines.

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 Let’s Evaluate
Instruction: TRUE OR FALSE. Answer the following statement TRUE if correct and
FALSE if not.( for those who have online access click the linkhttps://bit.ly/32zoLJy to
answer in google form)
________1. Rondalla came from the Spanish word ronda means to serenade
________2. The song O’ ilaw is an example of kundiman
________3. Juan Silos Jr, is known as the father of rondalla
________4. Balitaw is a dialog or courtship song usually written in duple meter.
________5. Harana is a serenade usually sung by a man to express affection to a woman.

Let’s Extend
As a student, What can you do to promote secular music in your generation?

MODULE
WEEK 5: BRASS BANDS
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Let’s Learn
This module was designed and written to help you understand the instrumental music
of the lowlands of Luzon.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define brass band
2. Identify the musical elements under woodwinds, brass winds and percussion
3. Listen to different sound of brass band instruments
4. Describe the sound produced by each instrument and how it is played
(note: ONLY for learners who have INTERNET access)

Let’s Try
Direction: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter that best correspond to the
correct answer and write you answer on the space provided before each number.
Note: If you have internet at home , access this link https://bit.ly/322gyyt and fill it out with an
appropriate answer.

_______ 1. What musical instrument is known as the “large trumpet”?

a. Clarinet b. Flute c. Piccolo d. Trombone
_______ 2. Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument?
a. Bass Drum b. Cymbals c. Flute d. Snare Drum
_______ 3. What instrument produced sound by striking round thin plates of
various alloys?

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 a. Clarinet b. Cymbals c. Euphonium d. French Horn
_______ 4. Which of the musical instrument category is not part of a brass band?
a. Brasswinds b.Percussion c. Strings d. Woodwinds
_______ 5. What musical instrument belongs to woodwind category?
a. Euphonium b.French Hornc. Piccolo d. Snare Drum

Let’s Recall
Loop-a-Word
Direction:Find and encircle the different kinds of secular music that are hidden on the grid.
The words may be hidden in different direction.
Q W E R T Y U I O P V
B P A N D A N G G O B
A F D H K N F G T G A
L G F A L M Q W Y K A
I L R R J K R T L I S
T M E A U L Y O P E D
A A E N H O P R T Y F
W N T A M P E W Q E G
M K U M I N T A N G H
G O N R N E Y P O L J
N A M I D N U K C X K
K P L K A E R T M A N

List the words that you were able to find and write a short description of each.
1) _____________________ -
2) _____________________ -
3) _____________________ -
4) _____________________ -
5) _____________________ -
6) _____________________ -

Let’s Explore
Activity 1
Look at the picture on the upper right side of this
page. Read the questions indicated below and put your
answer on the space provided after each question.
1. Have you ever watched a live performance of a
marching band? ________
2. If yes, can you share with us how was your experience?

___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
3. List down at least three (3) musical instruments in a marching band?
____________________ _______________________ __________________

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 Let’s Elaborate

Brass Band

• is an ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments in the Philippines.

• It is usually played in fiestas, religious, and civic celebrations.
• the list may include folk songs, popular music, and dance music.
• the bands were so remarkable that every town used to have two or more bands.
• they sometimes participate and even compete in many town band competitions.
• Most fiestas are celebrated in provinces of the Philippines to honor their patron saints.
• A town fiesta is made lively by band music.
• A parading brass band is called a marching band. Provinces like Rizal and Laguna and
schools like the Philippine Military Academy are home to prominent brass bands in the
Philippines.
BRASS BAND INSTRUMENT

WOODWIND
Piccolo • Shorter than the flute
• The sounds it produces is thinner
than the flute

Clarinet • Has a single reed mouthpiece

• A straight cyllindrical tube with
ylindrical bore, and a flared bell

• Commonly used in classical music

concert bands, chamber music and
solo repertoire, military bands,
Alto marching bands and jazz bands.
Saxophone

• A medium-sized member of the

saxophone family
• Most common types of
saxophones along with alto
• Pitched in a key B, and written as a
transposing instrument in the
Tenor
treble clef
Saxophone
• Uses a large mouthpiece, reed and
ligature than the alto and soprano
saxophones
• Easily distinguished by the bend I
nits’ neck or its crook near the
mouthpiece
• An aerophone (wind instruemnt)
that produces its sounds from slow
Flute
of air process an opening
• Sound it produces is thin in timbre

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 BRASSWIND
• Sound is produced when the
player’s vibrating lips
(embouchure) cause the air
column inside the instrument to
Trombone vibrate
• The name means “large trumpet”
• Pitch Is produced by sliding the
valve

• has the higest register in the brass

family
• played by blowing air through
almost-closed lips, producing a
Trumpet “bussing” sound that starts a
standing wave vibration in the air
column inside the instrument
• a valve instruments
• current models are piston valve
tone color, wide range, variety of
character and agility
• it is a non-transposing instrument
Euphonium
• known for its distinctive tone color,
wide range, variety of character
and agility.

• known as the bass, is a type of tuba

designed to be easier than the
concert tuba to play while standing
or marching
• widely employed in marching
Sousaphone
bands and various other musical
genres
• the bell is above the tubist’s head
and projecting forward

• commonly known as the horn

• A brass instruemnt made of tubing
wrapped into a coi with the flared
bell
French Horn • Quality of the sound may also be
controlled through the adjustment
of the lip tension in the
mouthpiece and the operation of
valves by the left hand

PERCUSSIONS

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 • Consist of thin, normally round
plates of various alloys
• Used in many ensembles ranging
from the orchestra, percussion
ensembles, jazz bands, heavy
metal bands, and marching
• The heavier the cymbals the louder
Cymbals the volume
• Thin cymbals have a fuller sound,
higher pitch and faster response

• Known as a side drum is a ever

present percussion known for its
cylyndrical shape and powerful,
staccato sound
Snare Drum
• Oftern used in orchestras, concert
bands, marching bands
• Played with drum sticks or brush

• Produces a note of low definite

Bass Drum and indefinite pitch
• Known as percussion instrument
and vary in sizes

LUPANG HINIRANG” was

• Originally entitled“Marcha Nacional Filipina”
• Composed by Julian Felipe in March time tempo and initially performed by the San
Francisco de Malabon band at the Proclamation of Philippine Independence on June
12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite
• Considered as an “incidental music” which means a background music set into anevent
/occasion in a dramatic mood
• Year after, Jose Palma wrote the lyrics adapted from Spanish poem “Filipinas” and
entitled it “Himno Nacional Filipino”. The English version was entitled “Land of the
Morning”.

Let’s Dig In
Activity 2
For learners who have possible internet access, watch this video link on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGm6yT--62g&list=RDwGm6yT--
62g&start_radio=1&t=1Once done, answer the question below:

1. What can you say about the video that you watched?
_______________________________________________________________________
(note: ONLY for learners who have INTERNET access)

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 Let’s Remember

1. What is a brass band?

2. What are the characteristics of a brass band?
3. What are the different categories of musical instruments in a brass band?
4. Based on what you have learned, how many versions does our national anthem
have?
5. Who wrote the lyrics of our national anthem?

Let’s Apply
As a Grade 7 learner, how can you promote the instrumental music of folks from the
lowlands of Luzon?

Let’s Evaluate
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read the statements carefully. Choose the best answer and write the letter on the
space provided before each number.

Note: If you have internet at home, access this link https://bit.ly/35ai1oEand fill it out with an
appropriate answer.

______ 1. What do we call an ensemble of woodwind, brass and percussion instruments in

the Philippines?
A. Alternative Band C. Marching Band
B. Brass Band D. Rock Band
_______ 2. Which of the following does not belong to the group?
A. Clarinet C. Flute
B. Cymbals D, Piccolo
_______ 3. What category of instrument instruments does trombone, trumpet, sousaphone,
euphonium and French horn belong to?
A. Brasswinds C. String
B. Percussion D, Woodwinds
________4. Which of the statements below is correct about brass band?
A. Usually play in fiestas, religious and civic celebrations.
B. List of brass x may include folk songs, popular music and dance music.
C. Town fiesta is made livelier by band music.
D. All the above
________ 5. How many categories of musical instrument does a brass band have?
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5

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 MODULE
WEEK 6: PHILIPPINE ENSEMBLE
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Let’s Learn
This module was designed and written to help you understand the instrumental
music of the lowlands of Luzon.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify the different Philippine ensemble
2. Recognize the different instruments composed of each band
3. Differentiate the classification of musical instruments
4. Watch and observe the performance of each band
(note: ONLY for learners who have INTERNET access)

Let’s Try
PRETEST
Multiple Choice: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter that correspond to the
correct answer. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each
number.
Note: If you have internet at home , access this link https://bit.ly/33549cm and fill it out
with an appropriate answer.
________ 1. What Philippine Ensemble is currently known as “Musikawayan”?
a. Las Pińas Bamboo Organ
b. Musikong Bumbong
c. Pangkat Kawayan
_______ 2. What musical instrument is played by rubbing a rattan stick on its ridges?
a. Bumbong
b. Kalagong
c. Kalatok
d. Kiskis
_______ 3. Which among the musical classification sound primarily by causing a body air
blown inside?
a. Aerophones
b. Chordophone
c. Electrophones
d. Membranophones
_______ 4. What musical instrument refers to a bamboorattle tubes attached to a bamboo
frame and is played by shaking?
a. Angklung
b. Bumbong
c. Talunggating
d. Tutali
_______ 5. Which among the musical classification produce sound by way of a vibrating
stretched membrane tapped by hands or sticks?
a. Aerophones
b. Chordophone
c. Electrophones
d. Membranophones

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 Let’s Recall

TRUE or FALSE. Read the statements carefully if the statement is correct write TRUE on the
space provided before eth number and FALSE, if the statement is incorrect.

__________ 1. Brass band is an ensemble of woodwind, brass and string

Instruments in the Philippines.
__________ 2. The musical instrument called clarinet is part of percussion family.
__________ 3. Marcha Nacional Filipina”was the original title of Lupang Hinirang.
__________ 4. Brasswinds instruments includes French horn, trumpet and
trombone
__________ 5. English version of Lupang Hinirang was entitled Land of the Morning.
__________ 6. Town fiesta is made livelier by band music.
__________ 7. Brass band usually plays in fiestas, religious and civic celebrations.
__________8. A parading brass band is called a marching band.

Let’s Explore
Before we go to the next topic, I have here a quote about music. Read it and write down
your idea about the said quote. “Music is a piece of art that goes into the ears and straight to
the heart”
Write your answers below:
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Let’s Elaborate

The Philippines is rich with traditions and cultures. Today, we will discuss the different
Philippine ensemble as part of our lesson in Instrumental music.
LAS PIŃAS BAMBOO ORGAN
As the Philippine National Treasure, the Bamboo Organ can
be found in St. Joseph’s Church, Las Pińas City.It is made
of 902 bamboo pipes completed in 1824 under the
supervision of Fr. Diego Cera.Every February, the city
celebrates the International Bamboo Organ Festival. A
number of established foreign and local artist participate in
the cultural event. It aims to pursue and develop the rich
cultural tradition of Las Pińas City.

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MUSIKONG BUMBONG
Musikong Bumbong was a Filipino marching band that use
bamboo woodwind instruments. The shapes and the sizes
are similar to brass band instruments but have different
sounds.D’Original Malabon Musikong Bumbong started as
a plain Banda de Bocca (meaning bibig or mouth) in Barrio
Tonsuya , Malabon in 1896.Felix Ramos was both the
founder and inventor of the bamboo instruments. The first
members of the band were all Katipuneros.The band was
renamed several times but is currently known as
Musikawayan under the leadership of P/Lt. Col. Gilbert M.
Ramos.

PANGKAT KAWAYAN
Popularly known as the“Singing Bamboos of the
Philippines”, is an orchestra that plays music using
nontraditional bamboo instruments, founded in 1966.The
group’s musical instrument, numbering more than a
hundred are made of six kinds of the versatile bamboo
in various sizes, shapes, and designs.One of the best
features of this bamboo band is promoting and playing
our native Philippine folksongs to other countries.

THE PANGKAT KAWAYAN INSTRUMENTS

Kalagong
• is a wind instrument that produces a hollow gong like
sound
• plays by tapping the top wholes of the bamboos by two
flat and flexible surface tappers
• serves as bass of the group

Pan Pipes
• is a small pieces of bamboo in graduated small tubes
that has been put together by a string.
• The sound and styling of the wind instruments found in
the Norther Philippines
• Each pipe represents a note and is blown to produce
the sound.

Tutali (bamboo flute)

• Is made of baga (one of the smallest bamboo varieties)
• A bamboo opening encircled by a banana leafing to a
pentatonic scale played on four holes, one found below
and three on top of the bamboo tube.

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 Kiskis

• is a bamboo piece with ridges and serves as a

percussion instrument
• KIskisis a Filipino word which means “to starch”
• Is played by rubbing a rattan stick on its ridges

Angklung

• is a bamboo-rattle tubes attached to a bamboo frame

• tubes are carved to have a resonant pitch when struck,
each angklung represents a note and are tuned to
octaves.
• Plays the counterpoints to the melody
• is played by shaking the lower part with one hand while
the upper end holding the other hand steady.

Bumbong (bamboo tube)

• is made of hollow pieces of bamboo that has been put

together and serve as the orchestra’s wind section.
• Is divided into bass (lower) and horn (higher) sections
• Each bumbong represents one note; to produce the
sound it has to be blown through a mouthpiece.

Kalatok (bamboo knocker)

• is a percussion instrument made of pieces of bamboos

that are strung together with pieces of bamboo with
varying tones when struck by a rubber mallet.

Talunggating (bamboo marimba)

• is made from bamboo. It follows the musical scale and

style of the typical xylophone.
• plays the melody
• mallets made of rattan and rubber are used to play the
instrument.

ANGKLUNG Ensemble

The Signal Village National High

School Angklung Ensemble

o a small group of musicians who plays angklung bamboo instruments

o made of bamboo-rattle tubes attached to a bamboo frame
o manner of playing the angklung is by rapidly shaking the bottom part of the
frame while the other hand steadily holds the upper part of the instrument

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 o Angklung shaker plays only one or two pitches
o commonly accompanied by double bass, guitars and percussion instruments
o Angklung has more than two and a half octaves, or around 30 pitches
o can also be part of the other ensemble like the pangkat kawayan.

HORNBӦSTEL-SACHS CLASSIFICATION OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Idiophones produce sound by the vibration of its body
caused by the way they are played such as being struck,
scraped, rubbed, shaken, or plucked.

Aerophones produce sound primarily by causing a body of

air to vibrate because of the air blown inside.

Chordophones produce sound through its vibrating string or

strings that is either plucked, strummed, or used with a bow.

Membranophones produce sound by way of a vibrating

stretched membrane tapped by hands or sticks.

Electrophonesproduce sound which are generated by

electricity.

Let’s Remember

1. What is Musikong Bumbong?

2. What is Pangkat Kawayan?
3. Where can we find the well-known bamboo organ?
4. Can you enumerate Philippine Ensembles that you learned?
5. What are the instruments composed of Pangkat Kawayan?

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 Let’s Apply

As a grade 7 learner, why do you think music plays a big role in the lives of
Filipino? Write your answer below.
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

Let’s Evaluate

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 MODULE
WEEK 7: PERFORMANCE TASK
6

Let’s Recall
PRETEST
Multiple Choice: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter that correspond to the
correct answer and write your letter on the space provided before each number.
Note: If you have internet at home, access this link https://bit.ly/2QXuxiKand
fill it out with an appropriate answer.

_______ 1. Which of the musical instrument category is not part of a brass band?
b. Brasswinds b.Percussion c. Strings d. Woodwinds

_______ 2. Which of the following is NOT a percussion instrument?

a. Bass Drum b. Cymbals c. Flute d. Snare Drum

_______ 3. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

C. Clarinet C. Flute
D. Cymbals D, Piccolo

_______ 4. What musical instrument refers to a bamboo rattle tubes attached to a

bamboo frame and is played by shaking?
a. Angklung c. Talunggating
b. Bumbong d. Tutali

________ 5. What Philippine Ensemble is currently known as “Musikawayan”?

a. Las Pińas Bamboo Organ
b. Musikong Bumbong
c. Pangkat Kawayan

Let’s Explore
You have reached the last part of Quarter 1, and to end this quarter I will be providing you
with 2 sets of performance task. But first, what is a performance task? 10
Are you ready? Let us start …

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 Let’s Dig In

PERFORMANCE TASK 1
Direction:Create improvised musical instruments out of recyclable materials that will look
and sound like the musical instruments discussed in this quarter. Please see the instruction
below for the output for task number 1.
Note: If you have internet at home, access this link https://bit.ly/2F6RVYLand upload the
assigned task.

Procedure:
1. Prepare all the recyclable materials that you need to create your chosen instrument.
2. Take a photo of the recyclable materials before you start with the activity. (One photo
will do, make sure that all materials are included)
3. As you start creating the improvised instrument, make sure that you took a photo
before, during (while activity is in process) and after (finished product).
4. Make a collage of the pictures that you have using any application on the mobile phone
and save it.

Let’s Try

Procedure:
1. Prepare all the recyclable materials that you need to create your chosen instrument.
2. Write a journal showing your journey of creating an improvised musical instrument.
3. The journal should contain the following information, to be written on a paragraph form:
➢ Reason for choosing the said instrument for the activity
➢ Process of preparing the materials
➢ Sequence of creating an improvised material
(Before, During, and After)
➢ Challenges encounter while doing the activity
➢ Presentation of your output
4. Journal can be written on any available paper (Oslo, Bond or colored paper). Make
your journal simple yet meaningful. Content is important.
(Note: ONLY for learners who chose Distance Learning _Modular _Printed)

Let’s Remember

Performance task is a learning activity or assessment that is given to learners to assess

level of understanding of topics that was discussed and has got the biggest percentage in
grading system of MAPEH.

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 Let’s Apply
PERFORMANCE TASK 2
Direction: Once you are done with your improvised instrument, invite any family
member/relative to join you for your final performance task. A group should have a maximum
of 3 members including you. Choose among the music genres in this unit that your group
would like to perform. Limit your performance into 4 minutes only.

Note: If you have internet at home, access this link https://bit.ly/3h67uNv and upload the
assigned task.

Procedure:
1. Record the performance and save it on your phone.
2. The copy of the said performance will be submitted to you MAPEH teacher.
3. Final instruction on how to send or submit will be provided by you teacher upon
distributing this module.

Let’s Evaluate

1. Why is performance task important?

2. Aside from it being part of your grading system, what do you think are the other reasons
why there should be a performance task?
3. Do you think that performance task be a great assessment tool for MAPEH

Let’s Extend
1. Create a poster with the theme, “Solidarity Through Music”. Use an Oslo paper, use
any coloring material (crayon, colored pencil, oil pastel, etc.).
2. Write a short summary at the back of the Oslo paper of the poster
3. that you have created.
(Note: ONLY for learners who chose Distance Learning _Modular _Printed

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 Let’s Evaluate
Rubrics for the Improvised Musical Instrument (Performance Task 1)

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Rubrics for Singing Performance (Performance Task 2)

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 Development Team

WRITERS
ELARINE F. LISTA
GISELLE F. BANICO

EDITORS & EVALUATORS

MARLIE B. MAXIMO
GISELLE F. BANICO
RYAN GLESERIO P. PALAMOS
JERICHO V. CASTRO
AIZA BEATRICE-GUTIERREZ

LAYOUT ARTIST & ILLUSTRATORS

AMAPOLA ESPOS
MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER
LAURO B. MANDANE

MANAGEMENT TEAM
DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
SHOJI GERONA, EPS – MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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