Media Assisted Instructions

MAPEH 8 (Music)
1st Quarter, Week 1 (Day 1-2)

Name Date
Address Section
Cellphone No. School _______________NHS

LEARNING COMPETENCY: explain how the music of a Southeast Asian country relates to its
geography and culture;

Information
LESSON: SOUTTHEAST ASIAN MUSIC

Music has shaped cultures and societies all over the world, and it has been handed down
from generation to generation. It has the ability to change one's mood, perceptions, and inspire
change. While everyone has a personal connection to music, its impact on the culture around us
may not be immediately apparent.

INDONESIA3
- Because of its vast territory and millions of people from various tribes, Indonesia is a very diverse
country.
-Indonesia's traditional music is also diverse because each region has its own culture and art.
- Indonesian traditional music develops in every region and is passed down through generations. It
is still present in the community. Since their ancestor lived, this music has also been born, grown,
and developed in the region.
- Indonesian traditional music has the essential specifications:
has simple lyrics and melodies that demonstrate an element of community togetherness; the song
lyrics are usually written in the local language and are accompanied by traditional music
instruments from the area.

How does it relate to geography and culture?

Because Indonesian music is still simple and rich in religious and cultural elements. Thus,
traditional music is a symbol of wealth in Indonesia, serving as a medium for religious rituals,
entertainment, self-expression, and communication.

MALAYSIA
-Malaysian music can be classified as classical, folk, syncretic (or acculturated music), popular, or
contemporary art music. Nobat, Mak Yong, Mak Inang, Dikir barat, Ulek mayang, and Menora are
examples of vocal, dance, and theatrical music that emerged during the pre-colonial period.

How does it relate to geography and culture?

Malay music expresses joy, life, and dynamic movement. Because Malaysia is a Muslim
country with a common musical background, understanding Malaysian music will help us
understand the music of other Muslim countries.

SINAGPORE
- Singaporean folk music includes ethnic music traditions from the Chinese, Malay, and Tamil
communities.
- The most popular type of Singaporean music is Peranakan folk music. It combines English lyrics
with traditional Ma- lay music. Singaporean musicians are now incorporating Peranakan culture
into contemporary songs.
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How does it relate to geography and culture?
Singapore's music culture is diverse, ranging from rock and pop to folk and classical. Its
various communities each have their own distinct musical traditions: the Chinese are the most
numerous ethnic group in Singapore, followed by Malays, Indians, and a smaller number of other
ethnic groups, including Eurasians. The musical diversity in the country is accounted for by the
various people with their traditional forms of music, the various modern musical styles, and the
fusion of different forms.

Example (Modelling)

Now, I will teach you on how to explain the music of Southeast Asian countries relate to its
geography and culture.

The first step is to identify the characteristics of the country's music, followed by how it relates to
its geography and culture.

 Characteristics of the country's music

It has simple lyrics and melodies that demonstrate an element of community
togetherness; the song lyrics are usually written in the local language and are
accompanied by traditional music instruments from the area.

 How it relates to its geography and culture

Because Indonesian music is still simple and rich in religious and cultural elements.
Thus, traditional music is a symbol of wealth in Indonesia, serving as a medium for
religious rituals, entertainment, self-expression, and communication.

That is how you will explain how Southeast Asian countries' music relates to their
geography and culture.

ACTIVITY 1 (Collaborative Learning)

Directions: Explain how the music of Malaysia relates to its geography and culture. Write your
answer on the other sheet of paper.

 Characteristics of the country's music

 How it relates to its geography and culture

Activity 2 (Independent Learning)

Directions: Explain how the music of Malaysia relates to its geography and culture. Write
your answer on the other sheet of paper.

 Characteristics of the country's music

 How it relates to its geography and culture

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Answer Key:

ACTIVITY 1 (Collaborative Learning)

MALAYSIA

 Characteristics of the country's music

Malaysian music can be classified as classical, folk, syncretic (or acculturated music), popular, or
contemporary art music. Nobat, Mak Yong, Mak Inang, Dikir barat, Ulek mayang, and Menora are
examples of vocal, dance, and theatrical music that emerged during the pre-colonial period.

 How does it relate to geography and culture?

Malay music expresses joy, life, and dynamic movement. Because Malaysia is a Muslim
country with a common musical background, understanding Malaysian music will help us
understand the music of other Muslim countries.

ACTIVITY 2 (Independent Learning)

SINAGPORE

 Characteristics of the country's music

- The most popular type of Singaporean music is Peranakan folk music. It combines English lyrics
with traditional Ma- lay music. Singaporean musicians are now incorporating Peranakan culture
into contemporary songs.

 How does it relate to geography and culture?

Singapore's music culture is diverse, ranging from rock and pop to folk and classical. Its
various communities each have their own distinct musical traditions: the Chinese are the most
numerous ethnic group in Singapore, followed by Malays, Indians, and a smaller number of other
ethnic groups, including Eurasians. The musical diversity in the country is accounted for by the
various people with their traditional forms of music, the various modern musical styles, and the
fusion of different forms.

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Media Assisted Instructions
MAPEH 8 (Music)
1st Quarter, Week 1 (Day 3-4)

Name Date
Address Section
Cellphone No. School _______________NHS

LEARNING COMPETENCY: Listens perceptively to music of Southeast Asia; MU8SE-Ia-h-2

Information

A. Instrumental Music
1. Cambodian musical ensemble (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOA-6p8sIcA)
Background: Since ancient times, it has performed the
ceremonial music of Cambodia's royal courts and temples.
The orchestra is made up of about nine or ten instruments,
mostly wind and percussion (including several varieties of
xylophone and drums). It is performed in accordance with
court dances, masked plays, shadow plays, and religious
ceremonies. This ensemble dates back to before the
Angkorian era in Cambodia.
Characteristics: Pinpeat musicians blow their wind instruments like Sralai. Musicians play their
instruments joyfully and seriously in order to create the rich, beautiful, and strong rhythm
sound of Pinpeat music, which will make listeners feel happy and joyful about life.

2. Javanese Gamelan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2937xfI_kKI)

Background: Javanese gamelan is also used for religious
ceremonies as an accompaniment. It is one of the richest
and most distinctive aspects of Asian musical culture. It
has two distinct tonal systems, pelog and slendro. It was
and still is vital in religious, political, and entertainment
functions.
Characteristics: A fixed melody serves as the foundation
for complicated vocal and instrumental improvisation. The
Javanese gamelan's soft, shockless resonance has been
refined to create a mood of untroubled calm and mystic
serenity. Because it is used for court music, the playing style is solemn.

3. Balinese Gamelan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RKM2xj0qKc)

Background: Balinese gamelan is an essential part of
Balinese culture. The Balinese can compose and play
magnificent tunes to suit the occasion, using a
combination of metallophones, xylophones, drums,
gongs, and sometimes flutes.
Characteristics: Balinese metallophones have ticker metal
keys than Javanese metallophones. The sound produced
by these Balinese metallophones is very bright. The
cymbals produce a fast-rattling sound that is unusual in
Javanese Gamelan music. It has a very bright and brilliant
sound and a sudden change of tempo and dynamics
because it was used for sacred music.
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 B. Vocal Music

1. Burung Kakatua (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAO_wpd2dH4)

Burung Kakak Tua (also known as The Cockatoo) is a charming Indonesian folk song that
compares a beloved old parrot to grandma. The Cockatoo is a parrot-like bird that can be found
throughout the archipelago. Burung Kakak Tua, which translates as Old Sister Bird, is the subject
of Malay nursery rhymes." The Indonesian moral values found in the song lyrics album are
religiosity, communicative, and peace-loving, with religiosity, love affection, and loyalty being the
most frequent.
Message: It is a song about dear old gray-haired grandma, who only has a few teeth left. She's
perched like a cockatoo near the window in the original (kakatua).
Mood/Feeling: Calm and Happy

2. Rasa Sayang (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQnSM7_kssM)

The Maluku Islands folk song "Rasa Sayange" (pronounced [rasa'saja], literally "loving
feeling") is popular in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. "Rasa Sayang" is based on Dondang
Sayang and other Malay folk songs that take their form from the pantun, a traditional ethnic
Malay poetic form.
Message: The message conveyed in the song is a message of love, playfulness and
cheerfulness.
Mood/Feeling: Cheerful and loving mood (the act of feeling love or affection and the feeling of
love itself)

Example (Modelling)

Now, I will listen to Southeast Asian music perceptively, and then I will give the message
and mood or feeling that I felt after listening to the music. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOA-
6p8sIcA)

After listening to the music, I will be going to answer these guide questions;

 What is/are your mood/s or feelings after hearing the music?

 What message can you get from the song?

Instrumental Music of Cambodia

What is/are your mood/s or Example:

feelings after hearing the It makes listeners happy and joyful about life.
music?
 What message can you get Example: Unity should always be present in order to produce rich,
from the song? beautiful, and powerful rhythm sounds.

That is how you will express your feelings after listening to South Asian music. You just
need to answer the following guide questions given.

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 ACTIVITY 1 (Collaborative Learning)

Directions: Watch and listen attentively to Southeast Asian music, then answer the guide
questions.

Instrumental Music of Instrumental Music of Indonesia

Indonesia Burung Kakatua
Javanese Gamelan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
(https://www.youtube.com/ v=iAO_wpd2dH4)
watch?v=2937xfI_kKI)

What is/are
your mood/s or
feelings after
hearing the
music?

 What message
can you get
from the song?


Activity 2 (Independent Learning)

Directions: Watch and listen attentively to Southeast Asian music, then answer the guide
questions.

Balinese Gamelan Rasa Sayang

(https://www.youtube.com/watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
? v=0RKM2xj0qKc) v=MQnSM7_kssM)
What is/are
your mood/s or
feelings after
hearing the
music?

 What message
can you get
from the song?


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 Answer Key:

ACTIVITY 1 (Collaborative Learning)

Instrumental Music of Instrumental Music of Indonesia

Indonesia Burung Kakatua
Javanese Gamelan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
(https://www.youtube.com/ v=iAO_wpd2dH4)
watch?v=2937xfI_kKI)

What is/are The Javanese gamelan's soft, Calm and Happy

your mood/s or shockless resonance has been
feelings after refined to create a mood of
hearing the untroubled calm and mystic
music? serenity. Because it is used for
court music, the playing style is
solemn.

 What message It was and still is vital in religious, It is a song about dear old gray-haired
can you get political, and entertainment grandma, who only has a few teeth left.
from the song? functions. She's perched like a cockatoo near the
 window in the original (kakatua).

Activity 2 (Independent Learning)

Directions: Watch and listen attentively to Southeast Asian music, then answer the guide
questions.

Balinese Gamelan Rasa Sayang

(https://www.youtube.com/watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
? v=0RKM2xj0qKc) v=MQnSM7_kssM)
What is/are It has a very bright and brilliant It is cheerful and loving mood (the act of
your mood/s or sound and a sudden change of feeling love or affection and the feeling of
feelings after tempo and dynamics. It is lively love itself)
hearing the and hopeful.
music?

 What message It reunites people and gives them The message conveyed in the song is a
can you get more time to gather because it is message of love, playfulness and
from the song? essential in religious, political, and cheerfulness.
 entertainment functions.

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