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MUSIC
Quarter 4- Module 1
20th and 21st Century
Multimedia Forms
MUSIC– Grade 10
Quarter 4 – Module 1: 20th and 21st Century Multimedia Forms
Revised Copy 2021

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About the Module
This module is designed and written to help you discover and appreciate the 20th and 21st
Century Multimedia Forms.
Module 1 will help you explore the following topics:
Lesson 1: Opera in the Philippines
Lesson 2: Ballet in the Philippines

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Identify the famous Opera plays in the Philippines;

2. describe the characteristics of 20th and 21st century opera, musical play, ballet,
and other multi-media forms; and
3. create own musical play synopsis.

What I Know

Directions: See for yourself how much you know about the Multimedia Forms of the 20th
and 21st century. Read the statements below carefully. Write only the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is an art and music form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic
work combining text and a musical score.
A. Musical play C. Stage Paly
B. Opera D. Theater
2. A multimedia form that has been a part of the Western classical music tradition.
A. Musical play C. Stage Paly
B. Opera D. Theater
3. It is said to be the first Filipino Opera.
A. Sandugong Panaginip C. Sandugong Puso
B. Sandugong Diwa D. Sandugong Isip
4. He is the writer of the first Filipino opera.
A. Josefino Paterno C. Pedro Paterno
B. Nicanor Paterno D. Francisco Paterno
5. He is known as the first “Filipino Opera Conductor.”
A. Bonifacio Abdon C. Antonio Abdon
B. Rico Adbon D. Manuel Abdon
6. He is the first Filipino opera impresario.
A. Dr. Ramon Santos C. Dr. Ramon Javier
B. Dr. Ramon Molina D. Dr. Ramon Santiago
7. He was known for his interpretation of operatic works as well as other classical
compositions.

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 A. Orchestra Molina C. Orchestra Santiago
B. Orchestra Soledad D. Orchestra Feliciano
8. He is the composer of the opera based on Jose Rizal’s two novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo.
A. Felipe Ramos C. Felipe de Leon
B. Felipe Baes D. Felipe Molina
9. La Loba Negra is a Filipino three-act opera which also means that____ .
A. Black She-Wolf C. Black Ball
B. Black Sheep D. Black balloon
10. It is a performance in which a story is told without words by using body movements and
facial expressions.
A. Stage play C. Ballet
B. Opera D. Pantomime
11. He is the composer of the songs used in the opera La Loba Negra.
A. Constancio De Guzman C. Francisco Feliciano
B. Constancio Andres D. Constancio Feliciano
12. He is the director of the famous opera “La Loba Negra”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. Lamberto Javellana
B. Lucio Gomez D. Lamberto Avellana
13. It is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’ folktales entitled, Mga Kuwento ni Lola
Basyang.
A. Lola Basyang C. Lola’s Kwento
B. Lola’s Story D. Lola Basy
14. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang featured the following stories except?
A. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Hari C. Ang Principe ng mga Ibon
B. Ang mahiwagang Biyulin D. Ang Bangko ni Lola
15. It is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and
drama.
A. Ramayana C. Rama Sita
B. Rama Hari D. Rama

Lesson

1 Opera in the Philippines

Week 1-2

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. discuss the emergence of Philippine Opera and its characteristics;

2. identify the different operatic plays in the Philippines; and
3. create synopsis of own musical play story.

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 What’s In
In the previous module, you have learned the life and works of the different 20th century
composers, their different musical their compositions. You also learned their contributions
to the Philippine music.

Here, in this module, you will discover the emergence of Filipino opera, the characteristics
of Filipino operatic plays and how they realized their inner talent and passion for opera.

What’s New/What Is It

The picture shows a famous content that Filipino culture

is valuable, our performing art has become rich, colorful,
and vibrant⁠—the performances we see today are mere
products of the cultures that have influenced the country
through the years. Let us look at how the history of
Philippine opera and operatic plays has evolved.

The opera is an art and music form in which singers and

musicians perform a dramatic work combining text (called
alibretto) and a musical score, usually in an elaborat
theatrical setting. It incorporates many of the elements o
spoken theater, such as acting, scenery, costumes, and
https://cutt.ly/djaWe6I sometimes includes dance. It is accompanied by an orchestra
or smaller musical ensemble. The dialogue is entirely sun
and not spoken.
Opera is part of the Western classical music form and tradition. It started in Italy at the end
of the 16th century and soon spread through the rest of Europe. While English, French, and
Italian operas were being presented, it was the Italian opera that captured the creative
imagination of composers, librettists, and singers alike.

As the locals were being exposed to Western art and music, they were also realizing their inner
talents and passion for the opera. The themes were ripe for voicing their own sentiments
about love of country and longing for independence from colonial rule.

Local Theaters and Early Philippine Opera

The first Filipino opera is said to be to Sandugong Panaginip by Pedro

Paterno, a poet, novelist, musician, and government official. This was
first presented at the Zorilla Theater on August 2, 1902. It was later
translated by the Englishman M.W. Loving with the title The Dreamed
Alliance.

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 Bonifacio Abdon as the first Filipino opera conductor, Dr. Ramon Javier as
the first Filipino opera impresario who promoted local talents to
participate in foreign productions. The Orchestra Molina was
known for their interpretation of operatic works as well as
other classical compositions.

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NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO

Operas based on Rizal’s two novels Noli Me Tangere and El

Filibusterismo were composed by National Artist Felipe Padilla de
Leon. These were presented at the CCP Main Theater in 1970 and
1975, respectively. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were later
restaged also at CCP as musical plays with new music
composed by Ryan Cayabyab and new creative team.

Noli Me Tangere premiered in 1957 at the FEU

Auditorium. The cast included Juanita Javier Torres as
Maria Clara, Don David as Ibarra, Fides Cuyugan Asensio as
Sisa, Milo Cristobal as Padre Damaso, and Morli Daram

as the director. There were several other productions that followed the premiere
production.
El Filibusterismo is a sequel to the earlier Noli Me Tangere. It was written
four years later. It tells of the continuing struggle of the Filipinos to achieve freedom and
emancipation from Spanish colonial rule. It was in three acts and written in Tagalog.

LA LOBA NEGRA

La Loba Negra (The Black She-Wolf) is a three-act Filipino opera.

Acts I and II are based on history. Act III is based on a legend
attributed to Fr. Jose Burgos. He was one of the three martyred
priests, Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora who were executed in
Bagumbayan (now Luneta) in 1872. The music was composed by
National Artist Francisco Feliciano, with libretto by soprano Fides
Cuyugan Asensio. The premiere was held in 1984 with Lamberto
Avellana as director.

The story of La Loba Negra takes place during the 17th century of Spanish rule in the
Philippines. It revolves around the tragic assassination of Spanish Governor-General
Bustamante. His administration was greatly admired for his planned reforms in the
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colonial administration. It also focused on the bitter reaction and planned vendetta
(revenge) by his wife Doña Luisa (La Loba Negra) on the religious perpetrators. As
massive corruption and friar abuse were prevalent, the entry of Governor-General
Bustamante to institute reforms did not sit well with the powerfully abusive priests,
which led to his untimely death.

Watch to a few examples of these Opera pieces on You tube through the links below:

1. “La Loba Negra” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDAo-e0w9zI

2. “El Filibusterismo : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8SiJiNYm6Q
3. Noli Me Tangere : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkCY_pRmXJs

What I Have Learned

Think About This!

Directions: Using the concept map below, write down the things you learned about the three
famous Philippine operatic plays. Follow the given format on a separate sheet of paper.

Philippine
Opera

LA LOBA NEGRA EL
FILIBUSTERISMO

NOLI ME TANGERE

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 What I Can Do
Directions: After learning the emergence of Philippine Opera, theater and its
characteristics, create your own operatic play story synopsis (summary).
Criteria:
Originality 30 pts.
Creativity 30 pts.
Idea/data 40 pts.
100 pts.

Lesson

2 Ballet in the Philippines

Week 3-4

In this lesson, you are expected to:

1. discuss the characteristics of Ballet in the Philippines;

2. identify the different Philippine ballet folktales; and
3. create concept map about basic concepts and information of ballet in the
Philippines.

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you have known the emergence of Filipino opera, the characteristics
of Filipino operatic plays and how they realized their inner talent and passion for opera. You
have watched some examples of Philippine operatic plays and learned how they incorporate
their love for country as they express their feelings and moods and showcase their talents
and the rich culture of the Philippines.

In this lesson, you will discuss the characteristics of Ballet in the Philippines and identify
the different ballet folktales that is being staged and how it showcases the talents and culture
of the Filipinos.

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 What’s New/What Is It

The medium of dance and ballet to interpret novels,

folktales, and stories provides visual excitement as the
characters come alive not in spoken dialogue but in body
movements. Much of the communication is relayed in
pantomime. Ballet is a performance in which a story is told
Nutcracke without words by using body movements and f a c i a l
expressions.

Philippine prima Together, the dance or ballet production makes for a

ballerina complete drama by itself without a single word being spoken.
Filipino ballets vividly present folktales based on local fables for example, Lola Basyang as well
as epics from neighboring regions, such as India’s Ramayana. Highly communicative
movements and steps dramatize the actions in the respective stories.

TATLONG KUWENTO NI LOLA BASYANG

Lola Basyang is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’

folktales Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. It was meant to
instill and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the
beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature. The
typical storytelling scene shows the grandmother (Lola
Basyang, the pen name of the author) on a rocking chair with
https://tinyurl.com/j7azdv her grandchildren listening to her fascinating tales.

Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang featured the following stories:

1. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Marya - This is a fantasy story set

to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style. It is about a hero’s
fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched
sisters. The music is by Joey Ayala, with choreography by Lisa
Macuja-Elizalde.

2. Ang Mahiwagang Biyulin - This is a local version of the Pied

Piper tale where the main character mesmerizes his followers
through the music of his violin. The story instills in them the
moral lesson that “good triumphs over evil.” The music is by Ryan
Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Buena, and choreography is by
Tony Fabella.

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 3. Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon - This is a love story where a princess
falls in love with a bird. It was choreographed by Ballet Manila
danseur (a male ballet dancer) Osias Barroso. The music is taken
from selected musical works of National Artists arranged by Mon
Faustino.
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RAMA HARI
Rama Hari, translated as King Rama, is the
Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to
music, dance, and drama. Originally presented on
February 8 to 17, 1980, the creative team consisted of Ryan
Cayabyab (Music), National Artist Alice Reyes
(Choreography), National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera
(Literature), and National Artist Salvador Bernal (Theater
Design), with the CCP Philharmonic Orchestra conducted
by Cayabyab.
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The Ramayana is one of the two great Indian epics that talk about Indian life around 1000
BC and how dharma was practiced. Later, it became a model of behavior for the whole Hindu
population. Dharma is a type of behavior said to be in accordance with the order that makes
life and the universe possible. According to its meaning, it explains the expectations in
fulfilling duties, respecting rights, observing proper conduct, practicing virtues, and
maintaining a rightful way of living.

Watch to a few examples of these Ballet interpretation on You tube through the links below:

1. “Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CYMdx9beoE

2. “Rama Hari : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G03v6veuDk8

What I Have Learned

Think About This!

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the necessary words to make the statement complete.
Choose your answers from the box.

Filipino body movements facial expressions dancers

Performances creative steps colorful costumes word

choreography folktales

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 __________1. ballets vividly present 2. ________ based on local fables. It is a performance in
which a story is told without words by using 3. __________ and 4. _______________. The lack
of spoken words or sung lyrics is more than made up for by the 5. ________________ and arm
gestures of the 6. ___________________. Their facial expressions and body movements add
more meaning to the story being revealed. The 7. __________________ is further enhanced by
8. ________________, elaborate sets, visually suggestive music, and synchronized 9. ________.
Together, the dance or ballet production makes for a complete drama by itself without a
single 10. ________being spoken.

What I Can Do
Directions: After learning the concepts and characteristics of ballet in the Philippines,
write down the necessary information and the things you learned using the concept map
provided.

Ballet in the Philippines

Ballet folktales
and sort
description

Characteristics of
Ballet in the
Philippines

I learned that __________________

____________________________
________________________

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 Assessment

Directions: See for yourself how much you know about the Multimedia Forms of the 20th
and 21st century. Read the statements below carefully. Write only the letter of the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. He is the composers of the songs used in the opera La Loba Negra.

A. Constancio De Guzman C. Francisco Feliciano
B. Constancio Andres D. Constancio Feliciano
2. He is the director of the famous opera “La Loba Negra”.
A. Lucio San Juan C. Lamberto Javellana
B. Lucio Gomez D. Lamberto Avellana
3. Is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’ folktales Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang.
A. Lola Basyang C. Lola’s Kwento
B. Lola’s Story D. Lola Basy
4. Tatlong Kuwento ni Lola Basyang featured the following stories except?
A. Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Hari C. Ang Principe ng mga Ibon
B. Ang mahiwagang Biyulin D. Ang Bangko ni Lola
5. Is the Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to music, dance, and
drama.
A. Ramayana C. Rama Sita
B. Rama Hari D. Rama
6. He is the first Filipino opera impresario.
A. Dr. Ramon Santos C. Dr. Ramon Javier
B. Dr. Ramon Molina D. Dr. Ramon Santiago
7. Was known for their interpretation of operatic works as well as other classical
compositions.
A. Orchestra Molina C. Orchestra Santiago
B. Orchestra Soledad D. Orchestra Feliciano
8. He is the composer of the opera based on Jose Rizal’s two novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo.
A. Felipe Ramos C. Felipe de Leon
B. Felipe Baes D. Felipe Molina
9. La Loba Negra is a Filipino three-act opera which also means that____ .
A. Black She-Wolf C. Black Ball
B. Black Sheep D. Black balloon
10. It is a performance in which a story is told without words by using body movements and
facial expressions.
A. Stage play C. Ballet
B. Opera D. Pantomime
11. Is an art and music form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work
combining text and a musical score.
A. Musical play C. Stage Paly
B. Opera D. Theater
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12. A multimedia form that has been a part of the Western classical music tradition.
A. Musical play C. Stage Paly
B. Opera D. Theater
13. It is said to be the first Filipino Opera.
A. Sandugong Panaginip C. Sandugong Puso
B. Sandugong Diwa D. Sandugong Isip
14. He is the writer of the first Filipino opera.
A. Josefino Paterno C. Pedro Paterno
B. Nicanor Paterno D. Francisco Paterno
15. He is known as the first “Filipino Opera Conductor.”
A. Bonifacio Abdon C. Antonio Abdon
B. Rico Adbon D. Manuel Abdon

References
Books

Raul M. Sunico, PhD, et.al. 2015. Horizons: Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos:
Grade 10 Learner's Material pp. Tawid Publications.

Online References

OPM and pop Music Pics and Videos Retrieved

Retrieved from:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philippine-based_music_groups
• https://www.google.com/search?q=ryan+cayabyab&tbm=isch&ved=
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_the_Philippineshttps://www.8list.ph/icon
s-pinoy-rock-concert/
• https://makinig.wordpress.com/2009/11/30/philippine-rock-
music/#:~:text=Rock%20is%20one%20of%20the,offbeat%2C%20and%20youth%20
oriented%20lyrics.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinoy_hip_hop
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinoy_pop#:~:text=In%20the%20early%201970s%2
C%20Pinoy,hip%20hop%20but%20transcending%20class.
• https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/572883/filipinos-
and-all-that-jazz
• https://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/377%20/Pinoy-Jazz--The-Story-of-Jazz-
in-
thePhilippines#:~:text=Synopsis%3A%20Based%20on%20Richie%20Quirino's,in%2
01898%2C%20when%20Filipinos%20were

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