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Quarter 3 – Module 3a
Contemporary Philippine Music
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MAPEH – Grade 10
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Quarter 3 – Module 3a: Contemporary Philippine Music
Second Edition, 2021
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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners,
can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.
Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-
step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need
to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the
lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your
learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be
In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also
provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can
Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part
of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And
If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the
Thank you.
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What I Need to Know
What I Know
PRE-ASSESSMENT
Read the questions carefully and write the letter of your answer in your Music
notebook.
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6. He is a renowned composer, conductor, and a teacher.
A. Col. Antonio Buenaventura C. Levi Celerio
B. Hilarion Rubio D. Nicanor abelardo
7. He was the soloist of the Manila Symphony and the Filipinas Youth Symphony
Orchestra.
A. Dr. Rodolfo Cornejo C. Levi Celerio
B. Felipe de Leon D. Nicanor abelardo
8 .A composer, conductor, and a teacher, was born in Sta. Maria Bulacan.
A. Alfredo Buenaventura C. Nicanor abelardo
B. Lucio San Pedro D. Rosendo Santos
9. As a UNESCO scholar he was awarded the “ Philippine Composer of the Century”.
A. Alfredo Buenaventura C. Nicanor Abelardo
B. Felipe de Leon D. Rosendo Santos
10. A contemporary composer and conductor who spans both popular and classical
worlds with his pop music, operas, zarzuela and orchestral arrangement.
A. Alfredo Buenaventura C. Rosendo Santos
B. Lucio San Pedro D. Ryan Cayabyab
What’s In
Task 1:
Do you know the song “Pilipinas Kong Mahal”? Who is the composer of the song?
Write at least 4 lines of the song. Do this in your Music notebook.
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What’s New
With Spain and then America having colonized the Philippines from the early
1500s to the late 1800s, it was avoidable that western compositional techniques found
their way into the works of Filipino composers. Yet, even 20th century composers have
managed to retain some traditional elements in their assimilation of Western
techniques.
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What is It
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE MUSIC
20TH CENTURY COMPOSERS
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ANTONIO J. MOLINA (1894-1980)
Antonio J. Molina was born on December 26, 1894 in
Quiapo, Manila. He is the first National Artist for Music. He is
considered one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”
He began his music career as an orchestral soloist at the
Manila Grand Opera House. He went on to serve as Dean of
(Sunico, et.al., 2015) the Centro Escolar University Conservatory of Music from 1948
to 1970. He is best known for his poignantly romantic serenade
for violin and piano Hatinggabi. Other works by Molina include orchestral music Misa
Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman-Kundangan.
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FELIPE P. DE LEON SR. (1912-1992)
Felipe Padilla de Leon was born on May 1, 1912 in
Penaranda, Nueva Ecija. Known as a nationalist composer
who expressed the Philippines cultural identity through his
composition. He wrote piano compositions , hymns, marches,
art song, chamber music, symphonic poems, overtures, band
music, school songs, orchestral works, operas, kundiman, and
zarzuelas. His two operas, Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, are considered his masterpieces. He is a
(Sunico, et.al., 2015)
National Artist for Music.
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cantatas, symphonies, concerti, ballets, overtures, preludes, fugues, and chamber
music.
Among Buenaventura’s works are Maria Makiling(1961), Diego Silang(1966),
and Prinsesa Urduja (1969).
What’s More
Task 2: Name one famous Filipino contemporary composer and discuss his life and
musical contribution. Write your answer in your Music notebook.
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I have learned that ________________ ________________ ______.
What I Can Do
THIS IS AN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY
Research on the internet songs composed by the Filipino composers above.
Choose one song , adapt the melody and write new lyrics to fit this music.
TITLE
COMPOSER
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Assessment
POST TEST
Matching Type: Match the names of composers in column A with the title of their
compositions in column B. Write the letter of the correct answer.
A B
1. FRANCISCO BUENCAMINO A.) Pilipinas kong Mahal
2. FRANCISCO SANTIAGO B.) Harana
3. NICANOR ABELARDO C.) Hatinggabi
4. ANTONIO MOLINA D.) Nasaan ka Irog
5. HILARION RUBIO E.) Florante at Laura
6. RODOLFO CORNEJO F.) Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika
7. FELIPE DE LEON SR. G.) Ibong Adarna
8. LUCIO SAN PEDRO H.) Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
9. ALFREDO BUENAVENTURA I.) Pasko na Naman
10. RYAN CAYABYAB J.) Prinsesa Urduja
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Additional Activities
What musical genre is Ryan Cayabyab most popularly known for? What songs
of his have you heard and like most? Write your answer in your Music notebook.
Answer Key
References
Sunico Raul M., et al. “Horizons Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos
Learners Material”. First Edition, 2015, Tawid Publications,
Department of Education.
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