Brenda E. Cachero: Kaypian National High School

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Prepared By:

Brenda E. Cachero
Kaypian National High School
The learner…

demonstrates understanding of the


musical characteristics of
representative music from the
lowlands of Luzon
The learner…

performs music of the lowlands with


appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression
and style
Music of Luzon ( Lowlands)
Geographical and Cultural Background
1.Vocal Music

SECULAR MUSIC
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1. identifies the musical characteristics of
representative music selections from the
lowlands of Luzon after listening;
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2. analyzes the musical elements of some
Lowland secular music selections and;
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3. sings secular music from the lowlands of
Luzon
In this lesson, you will
learn the colonially
influenced secular music
in Luzon.
Divide the class into five
groups. Each group will
present the history,
composers and sample
music of the ff. topics:
Group 1: Harana
2: Kumintang
3: Pandanggo
4. Polka
5. Balitaw
6. Kundiman
It refers to any
music that is not
religious in nature.
 (Spanish ‘jarana’) A serenade traditionally
sung by a young man to a young woman
outside the young woman’s house as a
profession of his love to her usually
accompanied by a guitar.
 Some Filipino harana songs are “Ang
tangi Kong Pag-ibig, Oílaw, and Dungawin
mo Hirang
 originally a war song, this song in triple time can
be of any topic: love, resentment, or a social
commentary.
 It can also be a dance or a combination of song
and dance in this style.
 It is the oldest and most popular song among
Christian Filipinos.
Ex. Mutya ng Pasig
 Originally a war song, then later became a
plaintive song.
 It is a nocturnal song sung to the
accompaniment of the violin, or guitar.
 It is originated in Balayan, Batangas, so
that Batangas is known as the province of
Kumintang
 A courtship dance originating from the fandango
of Spain, it is a fast-paced dance in triple time.
 A dance form that can be found in the different
Islands of Luzon such as Batanes, Tarlac and parts
of the visayas sometimes gongs are also used.
 A variation of the Spanish word Fandanggo and it
became popular in the 19th century
 A form of entertainment in the Tagalog Region
called Pandangguhan is performed during social
celebrations.
 Originated from a Bohemian dance that
became popular in Europe and America
in the early 19th century
 It was performed in elegant evening
gatherings at the height of its popularity
during the Spanish colonial period
 The tempo is in quick, a lively dance in
duple time.
 A dialogue or courtship song in triple meter,
mostly in 2 and 3 part forms and arranged with
counter melodies

Examples are;
1. Sa libis ng Nayon, Bakya Mo Neneng composed
by Santiago Suarez
2. Arimunding-munding
composed by Severino Reyes
 (kung hindi man) – an art song about the love of
a man for a woman but can also be about patriotic
sentiments, the woman as an object of love and
sacrifice of the man representing the Philippines
whose countrymen are willing to do sacrifices for
freedom.
 In musical context, Kundiman usually starts in a
minor key then goes to the major key and in triple
meter.
 Some famous Filipino Kundiman composers are;
Francisco Santiago, Nicanor Abelardo, Bonifacio
Abdon, Francisco Buencamino, and Angel Pena.
Among the famous Kundiman performers in the early 1900’s are;
1.Atang de la Rama
2.Jovita Fuentes
3.Conching Rosal
4.Ruben Tagalog
Some examples of kundiman are;
1.Pilipinas Kong Mahal by Francisco Santigao
2.Nasaan Ka Irog and Huling Awit by Nicanor Abelardo
3.Joycelyn nang Baliwag, by an unknown composers inspired the
revolutionaries in Bulacan during the 1896 revolution.
4.Sa sariling Bayan by V. Tolentino
5.Iyo Kailan pa man by Angel Pena
Thank you
for
Listening!!!!

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