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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Musika Natin Ito: Contemporary
Philippine Music
Music – Grade 10
Quarter 3 – Module 1: Musika Natin Ito: Contemporary Philippine Music
First Edition, 2020

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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Musika Natin Ito: Contemporary
Philippine Music
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use
this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
allowing them to manage their own learning at home. Furthermore, you are
expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities
in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be reminded
of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
3. Read the instructions carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are done.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module,
do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will
experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant
competencies. You can do it!

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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you have learned
about Contemporary Philippine Music. This module will help you
appreciate the beauty as well as the significance of Contemporary
Philippine Music. Furthermore, this module emphasizes the competency:
MELCS: Narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s
(MU10CMIIIc-g-3).

Specifically, it seeks to achieve the following learning objectives:

a. describes Contemporary Philippine Music; and

b. narrates the life of selected contemporary Filipino
composers.

Are you ready? Now, let us start learning about this module.

Let Us Try
You complete me!

Directions: Below are some of the well-known composers worldwide. Classify

them according to the group they belong.

Levi Celerio Mike Velarde Michael Jackson

Lady Gaga Ryan Cayabyab John Cage

Restituto “Restie” Umali Billy Joel Frédéric Chopin

Santiago Suarez

FILIPINO COMPOSERS FOREIGN COMPOSERS

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 Let Us Study
Philippines is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that experienced
colonization from great imperial rulers. The Filipinos way of life, beliefs and
values, and even skills were inherited from them. One of the skills we inherit
for instance, from western people is the compositional techniques which
were patterned by some Filipino composers and even practiced in 20th
century. Hence, these became the strongest foundations of Philippine Music.

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC

According to National Artist Ramon Santos, PhD, “contemporary

music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and
elements from 20th-century art music in the west, as well as the latest
trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.”
This contemporary music is defined as music that is currently being
written, recorded, and performed by Filipino Composers. This music is
known as popular music (Pop Music) that was popularized during the 60’s
to 70’s mostly in ballad forms. Filipino composers were able to adopt the
latest trends and musical styles by western country but still, they were able
to maintain the authenticity of their music. They did not choose to be fully
influenced by the Western; they make use of their creativity and expertise in
composing. They composed their songs by the emergence of a new kind of
sound that delivered soulful Filipino lyrics in the medium of Western rock.
They always make sure to be appealing and with a modern approach.

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 Famous Filipino Contemporary Composers
and their Compositions

RYAN CAYABYAB
Image Source:
https://themusicschoolofryancayabyab.com/

Birth name: Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab

Also known: Mr. C

Birth date: May 4,1954

Birth place: Quezon City, Philippines

 Genres: Classical, Manila sound jazz, religious, Adult

Contemporary
 He is a Filipino musician, arranger, singer, composer, and
conductor.
 He graduated from the University of the Philippines College of
Music with a bachelor’s degree in music composition and went on
to teach music theory and composition there for almost two
decades.
 In the music industry, he transitioned from styles of traditional
music to contemporary music, bridging the gap between
traditional to 21st century, that’s why he is known as a “Transition
Composer.”
 He was a 2004's Gawad CCP para sa Sining in Music.
 He was recently awarded as the National Artist for Music (2018).
 Composer of the famous compositions Kay Ganda ng Ating
Musika, Kumukutikutitap, Araw Gabi and etc.

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Lucio San Pedro is known as a “romantic nationalist”. His chords have rich
expressive tonality, as represented in his well-loved Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, a
lullaby melody sung by his mother.

Francisco Santiago is known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs

to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.” His famous composition was
Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Pakiusap

Nicanor Abelardo developed a style that combined European romanticism

with chromaticism. He is also one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”
together with Francisco Santiago and Antonio Molina. His famous
composition was Magbalik Ka Hirang

Antonio Molina is known as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist Music,”

Hi famous composition was Hatinggabi

Alfredo Buenaventura is among the few composers in the Philippines who

composed five full-length operas. He has his own set of ideas about music
and composition. His famous composition was Rizal the Great Malayan
Antagonist

Lucrecia Kasilag is particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino

instruments into orchestral productions. She was awarded National Artist
for Music in 1989. His famous composition was Toccata for Percussion and
Winds

Levi Celerio made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the
only person to make music with a leaf. He received numerous awards for his
musical achievements in film. His major compositions were Dahil sa Iyo and
Ang Pipit.

Restie Umali was a composer, teacher, and musical arranger. He arranged

the Philippine national anthem. He wrote a total of more or less 120 movie
theme songs. His major compositions were Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit,
Saan Ka Man Naroroon

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 Let Us Practice
KILALA MO NGA BA AKO?
Write four (4) correct words/phrases in the box below that best
describe the famous composer Ryan Cayabyab using a graphic organizer.
Choose your answers from the choices below.

Ryan Cayabyab

Choices:

2004's Gawad CCP awarded as the National Artist for Music (2018)

pianist known as a “Best Contemporary Composer” conductor

known as a “Transition Composer” actor

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 Let Us Practice More
Comparison!

Directions:
 Listen to one of the famous composition of Ryan Cayabyab entitled
“Kumukutikutitap”. Please click this link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdDSIO_quKU

 Write or draw your interpretation of what contemporary music is all

about. You may use a short bond paper and coloring materials.

Let Us Remember
Contemporary Philippine Music
 Filipino Contemporary music composers composed their songs with
the emergence of a new kind of sound that delivered soulful Filipino
lyrics in the medium of Western rock.
 Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab also known as Mr. C, is a very
famous persona in the field of music. He is a Filipino musician,
arranger, singer, composer, and conductor.
 Ryan Cayabyab is known as a “Transition Composer.”

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 Let Us Assess
I. Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Write the letter of the
best answer on a separate sheet of paper.”

1. Ryan Cayabyab tends to love and explore his music in different genres,
except:
a. Religious c. Classical
b. Impressionism d. Jazz

2. Ryan Cayabyab is recognized as a multi-talented persona in the musical

industry, he was known of the following field except for:
a. musician c. actor
b. arranger d. conductor

3. How did colonization affect the music of the Philippines?

a. The Spaniards taught the Filipinos how to compose soulful music.
b. The Filipino composers went to western countries and learned their
musical style.
c. The Filipino composers were able emergence of a new kind of sound
that delivered soulful Filipino lyrics in the medium of Western rock.
d. All of the above.

II. For items 4-5, Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is
correct and FALSE if the statement is incorrect. If it is false, underline the
word/words that make/s it incorrect.
__________ 4. The famous compositions of Ryan Cayabyab are the following:
Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Ang Pipit, Araw Gabi.

__________5. Ryan Cayabyab transitioned from styles of traditional music to

contemporary music, bridging the gap between traditional to 21st century,
that is why he is known as a “Transition Composer.”

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III. Instruction: Fill in the blanks all the missing word/words needed.

6. Francisco Santiago is known as the “_____________________” and belongs

to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.”

7. Lucio San Pedro is known as a “________________.”. His chords have a rich

expressive tonality, as represented in his well-loved Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, a
lullaby sung by his mother.

8. Levi Celerio made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the
________________. He received numerous awards for his musical
achievements in film.

9. Restie Umali is a composer, teacher, and musical arranger. He arranged

the_________________. He wrote a total of more or less 120 movie theme
songs.

10. Antonio Molina is known as the “Father of Philippine _______________,”

Let Us Enhance

Let’s Sum Up.

How well did you learn about Philippine Contemporary Music?

Complete the following statement based on what you have learned from our
lesson and activities.
I have learned that _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.
I became aware of ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________.

I appreciated the _______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________.
Now, I can _____________________________________________________________.

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 Let Us Reflect

Today you have learned and explored Contemporary Philippine Music.

You may have heard this type of music before but now you appreciate it
more after knowing its cultural and historical background. It is like
appreciating and giving importance to our own Contemporary Philippine
Music. Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a
great job!

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Let’s Try This:
FILIPINO COMPOSERS
Levi Celerio
Restituto “Restie” Umali
Santiago Suarez
Mike Velarde
Ryan Cayabyab
FOREIGN COMPOSERS
Lady Gaga
Michael Jackson
Frédéric Chopin
Billy Joel
Let Us Practice:
(In any order)
2004's Gawad CCP
awarded as the National Artist for Music (2018)
conductor
known as a “Transition Composer”
Let’s Test Ourselves:
I.
1.B
2.C
3.C
II.
4. FALSE, Ang Pipit
5. TRUE
III.
6. ”the “Father of the Kundiman”
7. “romantic nationalist.
8. being the only person to make music with a leaf.
9. He arranged the Philippine national anthem.
10. Philippine Impressionist Music
Answer Key
 References

Samson, H. (1976). Contemporary Filipino Composers. Quezon City: Manlapaz

Publishing Company.

Santos, Ramon P. (ed.) Tunugan ’97: Proceedings of the 18th Conference and
Festival of the Asian Composers League. Manila: ACL Philippines, 1997
https://ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca 3/subcommissions/subcommission-on-the-arts-
sca/music/contemporary-music/

Sunico, R. M. (2015). Horizons grade 10 learner’s materials, music and arts

appreciation for young Filipinos. Quezon City: Tawid Publications

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