THE

PHILIPPINES:
7,100 Islands,
One Common Voice
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students are
expected to:
Gain basic knowledge of the musical style,
developments, qualities and trends of Filipino music,

Listen and analyze the music selections given using

specific guide questions,

Create a different artwork in relation to the music

selections listened to, either individual or as a group.
 Mutya ng Pasig
By: Nicanor Abelardo

Kung gabing ang buwan Sa kanyang pagsiklot

Sa langit ay nakadungaw; Sa maputing bula
Tila ginigising ng habagat Kasabay ang awit
Sa kanyang pagtulog sa tubig; Kasabay ang tula:
Ang isang larawang puti at busilak Dati akong paraluman
Nalugay ang buhok na animo'y agos; Sa kaharian ng pag-ibig
Ito ang Mutya ng Pasig Ang pag-ibig ng mamatay
Ito ang Mutya ng Pasig Naglaho rin ang kaharian

Ang lakas ko ay nalipat

Sa puso’t dibdib ng lahat;
Kung nais ninyong ako'y mabuhay
Pag-ibig ko'y inyong ibigay
What do you think the message of the song?

Is the message still relevant to our society?

If yes, how? If no, why not?
What is the mood portrayed by the song? who do you think is being referred to as the
mutya ng Pasig based on the song? please describe.

Do you think that an awareness of songs like this can help instil sense of national pride
in our identity? How can these songs be revived or promoted for today’s listeners?
Musical Idioms of the Philippines
Indigenous Music of Northern Philippines

NEGRITOS &
PEOPLE FROM CORDILLERA
 Negritos
Music is primarily used as a part of the Negritos’
Ceremonies and rituals such as marriage rituals, healing sick,
burial rites and memorials for the dead
Singing is usually accompanied by dancing and by musical
instruments;
Bansi- type of flute Kudyapi - two stringed guitar like

Kimbal- conical drum

 Coldillera
Gangsa (flat gongs) is primarily used on their occasions such as life-
cycle celebrations, peace pacts and weddings.
Gongs played in two ways by hand (topayya) with sticks (palook)

other musical instruments;

tongatong balingbing
 Coldillera
kaleleng kulibao
 Native Music of Southern Philippines
Music traditions both from
indigenous peoples and from muslim- influenced
culture
 Gongs and Ensembles
The agung is a set of two wide-rimmed, vertically
suspended gongs used by the Maguindanao, Maranao,
Sama-Bajau and Tausug people of the Philippines as a
supportive instrument in kulintang ensembles.
 Gongs and Ensembles

Gabbang Kagul
 Native Vocal Genres
KUNDIMAN & KUMINTANG
 The KUNDIMAN
Kundiman is a genre of traditional Filipino love songs.
The lyrics of the kundiman are written in Tagalog. The
melody is characterized by a smooth, flowing and gentle
rhythm with dramatic intervals. Kundiman was the
traditional means of serenade in the Philippines.

The kundiman emerged as an art song at the end of the

19th century and by the early 20th century, its musical
structure was formalised by Filipino composers such as
Francisco Santiago and Nicanor Abelardo; they sought
poetry for their lyrics, blending verse and music in equal
parts.
 The KUNDIMAN
There are possible theories of the origin of kundiman:

- a contraction of the phrase “kung hindi man”

- a derivation from the verse “hele, hele ng kundiman”
- the red cloth worn by men and mae dancers in thhe
countryside.

Examples of kundiman
“Pakiusap”, “Madaling-araw”, and “anak ng dalita”
by Francisco Santiago
other kundiman writers are:
Nicanor Abelardo, Santiago Suarez, Antonio Molina,
Lucrecia Kasilag, Felipe De Leon, and Bonifacio Abdon.
 The KUMINTANG
The kumintang is the name given to several distinct styles,
techniques and forms in music and dance originating in the
areas used by early Spanish cartographers
kumintang was originally “a war song that inflamed
combatants to action” (Manuel Walls y Merino 1892)

Origin to the Batangas province developed into song-dance

form. at triple time it is a love dance performed to a sad
song. accompanied usually by a guitar or a double bass.

Mutya ng Pasig - example of kumintang

 Performing Groups
CHORAL
BANDS
MUSIKONG BUMBONG
ORCHESTRAS
RONDALLA
 CHORAL GROUPS
The Philippines has a very strong choral musical tradition.
Here are some prominent choirs which have established
both national and international reputation
 CHORAL GROUPS

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES CONCERT CHORUS

LOBOC CHILDREN’S CHOIR (BOHOL)

 BANDS
Bands which are composed of woodwinds, brass instruments
and other percussion instruments such as drums

also have a significant following especially in these

provinces: Rizal, Bulacan, Batangas, Bataan, Cavite,
Laguna, La Union, and Pambanga. These range from
Military Marching bands, civilian bands and town bands
 MUSIKONG BUMBONG

Is a type of ensemble (Usually in band configuration?

that has instruments made of bamboo. These ensembles
are very few and quite unique in the sound they produce.
 ORCHESTRAS
is a large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music,
which combines instruments from different families.

Philippine Philharmonic Orchest

Manila Symphonic Orchestra
Metro Manila Community Orchestra
University of the Philippines Symphony Orchestra
ABS-CBN Orchestra
UST Symphonic Orchestra
Manila Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra of the Filipino Youth
 RONDALLA
The term rondalla refers to the native string ensemble of
the Philippines, also called Filipino “the stringed band” and
it consists of plectrum instruments such as the bandurria,
laud, octavina, mandola, guitarra, and bajo de uñas
(supplanted today by the regular double bass).

rondalla has figured prominently in the Philippine

community life, providing accompaniment to folk dancing,
singing, and entertaining with solo pieces at various
functions
AVENUES FOR MUSICAL
EXPOSURE
 NAMCYA

The National Music Competitions for Young Artists

Foundation or NAMCYA was founded in the Philippines in
1973. It was created by virtue of President Ferdinand
Marcos' Presidential Proclamation No. 1173, which
declares the period between November 26 and December
12 every year as National Week for Young Artists.
 CONCERT AT THE PARK
Regular series of music performances which has been on-
going for quite some time. these are open to public
(Luneta Open Air auditorium)

PACO PARK PRESENTS

like concert at the park this regular series of outdoor
music performances are held at a different venue. Historic
Paco Park, (cemetery from spanish colonial times) a large
circular courtyard where the concerts held.
 BAMBOO ORGAN FESTIVAL
The annual International Bamboo Organ Festival, a music
festival of classical music, was started to celebrate the
music of the reborn instrument and its unique sound.

MUSIC SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND

CONSERVATORIES
Higher places of learning usually have concert halls
wherein the general public may attend to witnss live
performances, symposia, workshops, master classes, music
festivals, and other music-related events.
 APPLICATION
Listen to :
“Telebong by Agusto Espino
Create a new art depicting the selection listened to
Drawing/ Painting
Comic Strip
Short Narrative
Poem
interpretative dance
Model/clay
photograph
Rap

BY GROUP:
Short Role Play
Music for advertisment
Pantomime
 MEMBERS

KENN ESTORQUE
JEWEL RUTH GUIPO
JOHN LUMAWIG
JACKIE LUMAWIG