A.

Instructions: Read the statements carefully, then write TRUE if the statement is correct and
FALSE, if it is not correct. Write your answer on the space provided.

_____________1. Folksongs are short and simple.

_____________2. Nature or people’s work, tradition, and culture are the

concepts of folksongs.

_____________3. These songs begin in one key and end on another key.

_____________4. It is originally passed down orally to family and to the other members of the
community.

_____________5. Dreams are the main element why folksongs are created.
B. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer to complete the statements below.

Songs that are written by the folks and sung while doing daily activities are 6. __________.

The time signature of these songs can either be in 7. __________, 8. __________, or

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.. The music that I have studied is a reflection of our Philippine culture.
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II. Below is the musical sheet of Leron Leron Sinta and Nasaan Ka Irog. Use this as your guide in
answering the questions

Instructions: Answer the following questions with YES or NO. Support your answer with the choices
found in the box. Write your answer on the space provided

 Learned through rote singing.

 Sung in his/her own dialect.
 Composers and lyricists are usually unknown
 Either in 2 , 3 ,4 time signatures.
4 4 4
 Short and simple.
  Begins in one key and ends in the same key.

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9. Is the time signature ?
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Answer:_______, because folk songs are _______________________.

10. Are the composer and lyricist known?

Answer:_______, because ___________________________________.

11. Does the song use the dialect of the place of origin?

Answer:_______, because folk songs are _______________________.

12. Is the composition long and complex?

Answer:_______, because folk songs are________________________.

13. Is the key (D major) the same from beginning to end?

Answer:______, because folk songs ____________________________.

Largo
14, What is the tempo of the piece?

A. Adagio C. Largo
B. Andante D. Moderato
15. What dynamic sign can be found in the first measure?

A. C.

B. D.

16. What is the meaning of Crescendo or ?

A. Chill C. Gradually louder

B. Gradually softer D. Neutral

17. What time signatures are present in the musical score?

A. 2 3 B. 2 4 C. 3 4 D. 4 2

2 4 2 4 4 4 4 4
18. What is the musical form of Nasaan Ka, Irog?

A. Devotional Music C. Pop Music

 B. Instrumental Music D. Vocal Music
19. Which of the following best describes vocal music?

A. Vocal music is boring.

B. Vocal music is music that should be used in joining singing contests.
C. Vocal music is an expression of human artistry that sometimes is taken for granted.
D. Vocal music is written to be sung by the human voice, either with instrumental
accompaniment or a capella.
20. All can be inferred from folksongs of Lowland Luzon, EXCEPT

A. The artist’s environment dramatically influences music.

B. Folksongs of Lowland Luzon reflect our Philippine culture.
C. Folksongs of Lowland Luzon are products of technological advancement in music
production.
D. Studying the folksongs of Lowland Luzon also means studying History, Sociology, etc. thus,
ethnomusicology is interdisciplinary.
21. Tenor is an example of what musical element?

A. Harmony C. Timbre
B. Tempo D. Time Signature
22. What are the voice-parts in the musical score?

A. Alto, Tenor C. Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto

B. Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass D. Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone, Bass
23. What does decrescendo or means?

A. Chill C. Gradually louder

B. Gradually softer D. Neutral

III. Explanation: Write your answer on the space provided

24-30. How important is the Folk Sung to the Filipino people to their daily activities?