MAPEH-10

Learning Area: Music 10

Quarter 2, Module 2

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Title: Afro-Latin American and Popular Music

Background Information for Learners:

The term Afro-Latin to describe types of music from Latin American
countries that were influenced by the black slave population that came from
Africa and was forced to establish itself mostly in major port cities. The music
of Latin America is the product of three major influences – Indigenous,
Spanish-Portuguese, and African. Popular music literally means “music of the
populace,” similar to traditional folk music of the past. As it developed in the
20th century, pop music (as it has come to be called) generally consisted of
music for entertainment of large numbers of people, whether on radio or in live
performances. From the standard songs and ballads of the legendary Cole
Porter, George Gershwin, and Frank Sinatra to the rock and roll craze of Elvis
Presley and the Beatles and the present day idols in the alternative music and
disco modes, popular music is now shared by the entire world.

MUSIC OF AFRICA MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA POPULAR MUSIC

Traditional Music Native American/Indian Musi
Largely functional in nature, Distinctive music elements
used in ceremonial rites. pertaining to melody, harmony,
rhythm, form and dynamics.
Examples:
Afrobeat, Apala, Examples:
Axe, Jit, Popular American and
Jive, Juju, Canadian Tunes:
Kwassa kwassa Amazing Grace, Dixie,
Jambalaya, Sugar Time
Ballads
Originated as expressive
folksong in narrative verse with
text dealing typically about love.
Examples:
Blues, Pop Standard
Jazz Ballads Pop

Blues Euro-Latin American Standards

Notes of blues create an
expressive and soulful sound.
Example:
Early Morning by Eric Clapton
A House is Not a Home by
Dionne Warwick
Soul
Combines elements of African-
American gospel music, rhythm
and blues and often jazz.
Examples:
Ain’t No Mountain High
Enough by Marwin Gaye &
Tammi Terrell
Becha by Golly Wow by
Stylistics
Spiritual
Texts are mainly religious,
sometimes taken from psalms of
Biblical passages.
Examples:
Alternating dual meters such as
6/8 and 4/4 known as sesquialter
Examples:
from Leonard Bernstein’s
Broadway hit West Side Story:
I Wanna Be in America
Mixed American Music
Combinations of musical
elements including the melodic
patterns, harmonic
combinations, rhythmic
complexities, and wide range of
colors and dynamics and various
structural formats.
Popular Latin American Musi
Produced a number of musical
genres and forms and influenced
By European folk music,
African traditional music and
native sources.
Denote the most popular and
enduring songs from a particular
genre or style.
Examples:
O1 Blue Eyes by Frank Sinatra
Fly Me to the Moon by Nat
King Cole
Rock ‘N Roll
Combined Afro-American forms
such as the blues, jump blues,
jazz and gospel music with the
Western swing and country
music.
Examples:
Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis
Presley
Ticket to Ride by the Beatles
Disco
Pertain to rock music that was
more danceable, leading to
establishment of venues for
public dancing.
 Rock My Soul and When the
Saints Go Marching In by
Louis Armstrong
Call and Response
Succession of two distinct
musical phrases.
Examples:
Mannish Boy by Muddy
Waters
Goes the Bell by Chuck
Berry
Examples:
Examples: Dancing Queen by Abba
Samba, Son, Salsa Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
Jazz Pop Music
A therapeutic outlet for human Originated in its modern form
feelings: during the mid1950’s in the
United States and United
Examples: Kingdom.
Ragtime, Bigand, Bebop,
Jazz Rock Examples:
Thriller by Michael Jackson
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Hip Hop and Rap
Stylized, highly rhythmic type
of music that usually includes
portions of rhythmically chanted
words called rap.

Examples:
Not Afraid by Eminem
Stronger by Kayne West
Alternative Music
Known for its unconventional
practices such as distorted guitar
sounds, oppressive lyrics and
defiant attitudes.

Examples:
You Belong with Me and
Shake it Off by Taylor Swift

Learning Competency:

 Performs selections of Afro-Latin American and popular music in appropriate pitch,

rhythm, style, and expression. (MU10AP-IIa-h-6)

Directions/ Instructions:

 The learners are required to create own Choreography to Express the Music This will be done
at home and can be participated with a member of the family.
Conceptualize a choreography to show some dance steps set to the following
music:
a. African - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC5PL0XImjw
b. Latin American - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EASya9I_Cfo
c. Popular (Pop) Music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJwxcYTa_VQ

Exercises / Activities:

5 Item: True or False

Instruction: Read each question carefully and answer. True if you think
the statement is
correct and answer False if you believe it is wrong.
1. The term spiritual is normally associated with a deeply religious person.
2. Soul is a musical form that evokes extreme joy to deep sadness.
3. Popular music literally means “Music of Populace”.
4. Folk music refers to melodies and songs of the common people that are handed from one
generation to the next.
5. Michael Jackson was given a name as a “King of Pop”.

Guide Questions:
 1. Among the types of African music, what evolved into dance forms that remain popular
today?

Rubric for scoring:

Choreography - (60%)
Presentation impact and showmanship – (20%)
Ideas and concept (20%)

Reflection:

1. How did the different forms of popular music reflect life in 21 st century?

References for learners:

 Music and Arts Grade 10 Learner’s Materials
pages 38 – 56
 youtube.com

Answer Key:
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

Prepared by:

MARC T. MONTEFALCON
Mapeh Teacher-I
Punta National High School