Music Week 1-Las-Quarter 3
Music Week 1-Las-Quarter 3
Music Week 1-Las-Quarter 3
MUSIC OF MINDANAO
2. LULLABY- a chant- style or chant formula used for rocking a baby to sleep
a. Ya-ya- song of the Yakans to put the baby to sleep
b. Bayok- maranao term for lullaby
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
1. Kulintang Ensemble- Gongbased ensemble used by the Maguindanao and Maranao of Western Mindanao,
Tausug,Yakans, and the SamaBajao of the Sulu Archipelago
Kulintangan/Kwintangangongs in a row Tahunggo, Agung, Salmagi,Blowon Semagisuspended gong ensembles
in various names according to each tribe
a. Kulintang- is an important social property. This instrument of the ensemble is a highly valued priceless
heirloom that can command a high price as dowries.
b. Agung- a large, deep rimmed gong, vertically suspended, hanged in wooden frames.
2. Bamboo Ensemble- bamboo instruments were made for the purpose of entertainment and personal expression of
their spiritual faith.
a. Gabbang- a native xylophone in an instrument bamboo keyboard on top, constructed out of wood.
b. Seronggagandi- a guitar-like made of bamboo, cut before one nod and after next. Two cords are slit loose side
by side from the outer skin fibers of the bamboo itself and these are given tension by means of bridges.
3. Solo Instrument
a. Kudyapi- is a string instrument made of wood which resembles an elongated guitar usually having 2 string.
b. Suling- is made mainly of “tamiang” bamboo, a long, thin walled bamboo tube with a mouthpiece circled
with a thin band made of rattan near a small hole.
ACTIVITY #1:
Direction: Listen to the song WOW MINDANAO (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtHmPhuRWA). Try to focus
on the musical element as you listen to the song. Answer the following question below. 10 pts.
Direction: Complete the information needed in the given box. The first one is done for you.
ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION
Activity #3
A. Directions: Choose the correct answer on the words written on the box. Write the LETTER only.
A. Seronggandi C. Kulintang Ensemble E. Ya-ya G.Kudyapi I. Chants
B. Bamboo Ensemble D. Sail F.Kulintang H. Bayok J. Dikker