Pampanga State Agricultural University

College of Education
Bachelor of Physical Education

Written Report
(VISAYAN FOLK SONG)

I. DANDANSOY Dandansoy | Ilonggo Folk Song | robie317

● Dandansoy is Originated from Visayas mainly located in Iloilo at

PanayIsland.
● Hilagainon dialect.
● This traditional Filipino folk song is played in 3/4 time signature.
● Is a popular Ilonggo Folk Song, sung even by non-Ilonggos.
● Dandansoy is one of the folk songs featured in a dance medley used in the
Bacolod MassKara Festival.
● The song has four stanzas of four lines each. Each line has eight (8) and nine
(9) syllables.
● No known writer and no known singer, but has been sung by famous singers
such as Nora Aunor and Pilita Corales.
● It is also considered an ili-ili or panghele for children.

II. ROSAS PANDAN Sa Lungsod Sa Buenavista

● Composed by Ben Zubiri in Buenavista, Bohol during WWII.

● The lyrics are a reflection of the culture in small towns in the Philippines,

where getting married is highly valued, and it is seen as a significant

accomplishment, especially for women.

● Since Sa Lungsod Sa Buenavista has a tempo of 130 beats per a minute,

the tempo markings of this song would be Allegro (fast, quick, and
bright). With Sa Lungsod Sa Buenavista being at 130 BPM, the half-time
would be 65 BPM with a double-time of 260 BPM.

● The time signature for this track is 4/4.

● This song is part of Visayan Greatest Hits, Vol. 5 by Various Artists.