MARFRANCISCO, PINAMALAYAN,

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ORIENTAL MINDORO

Junior High School 043-284-7504

Abada College Basic Education Department

ABADA COLLEGE

Music 10 3rd Quarter

Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of characteristic features of
contemporary music.
Performance Standard
The learner sings contemporary songs.
Time Frame: January 10-14, 2022

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Introduction
Welcome to another topic in Music 10, “Contemporary Philippine Music,” where
you will be able to describe, distinguish, and appreciate modern Philippine music brought
to us by composers like Antonio Molina, Alfredo Buenaventura, Lucrecia Kasilag, Ramon
Santos, and Ryan Cayabyab.
In this module, you will also explore the different traditional Philippine music as
well as the musical instruments used to accompany the vocal and instrumental music of
the different regions and time periods in the Philippine musical history. At the end of the
module, you will be able to find new meaning to Contemporary Philippine Music. Read
on, explore, and find new perspectives with Music 10.

Most Essential Learning Competencies

At the end of the quarter, the learner is expected to:
• narrate the life of selected contemporary Filipino composer/s;
• analyze the musical characteristics of traditional and contemporary Philippine music;
• improvise simple vocal/instrumental accompaniments to selected contemporary
Philippine music;
• performs selections of contemporary Philippine music; and
• evaluates music and music performances using guided rubrics.

Essential Question
➢ How does the examples of traditional and contemporary Philippine music describe
the historical and cultural landscape of their time?

Lesson Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
1. describe features of traditional and contemporary music;
2. distinguish the styles of each contemporary Philippine composer;
3. listen perceptively to excerpts of major contemporary works;
4. sing selections of contemporary music with appropriate pitch, rhythm, style, and
expression; and
5. value the emotions and ideas being captured by traditional and contemporary
Philippine music.

Activity 1. Word Web

Directions: Try writing as many words as you can that can be used to describe Philippine
Music. Copy the word web below on a separate answer sheet. An example is given.

Philippine
Music Romantic

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Lesson Discussion
Traditional Filipino Music
Like other traditional music in other countries, Filipino traditional music reflects the
way of life, beliefs, and traditions of the rural folks. This type of music usually glorifies the
beauty of nature and man’s strong connection with his environment.

Characteristics of Traditional Filipino Music

1. Ethnic
a. The Muslim’s kulintang is an ensemble composed of a set of eight gongs of
graduated sizes arranged in a row. The kulintang includes gandingan (a set of
suspended gongs), agong (a tubular gong), and a babendil (a small gong).
b. The gangsa ensemble is played according to the traditions of the different
tribes (Kalinga, Ifugao, Bontoc) of the Cordillera. It is a smooth-surfaced gong
with a narrow rim.
2. Hispanic
a. Rondalla ensemble came from Spain but became more popular in the
Philippines during the 19th century. This ensemble consists of the banduria,
laud, octavina, guitar, and bajo de uñas.
b. Sarsuwela is a combination of melodrama. Songs and dances. Same with
rondalla, sarsuwela was also introduced by the Spaniards. The rondalla serves
as the accompaniment of the sarsuwela.
3. Filipino
a. Kundiman is an art song about the love of a man for a woman. It is usually
written in ¾ time signature and usually in minor key and then shifts to the
major key.
b. Balitao is a Visayan folk song where a man and a woman engage in a debate
by means of a song.
c. Bamboo music or Musikong Bumbong is a band that uses improvised
instruments made of bamboo. The bamboo band includes piccolo, tuba,
clarinets, flutes, and saxophones made of bamboo.

Traditional Filipino Musical Instruments

Instrument Description Picture

Two-stringed lute
Kudlung
made of wood

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 Two-stringed boat-
Kudyapi
shipped lute

Decorated bamboo
Seronggagandi tube; closed by a
node at both ends

Tube made of
bamboo with five
Saludoy
strings cut from the
tube.

Brass instrument
horizontally held by
Afiw the tongue in front
of the opened
mouth

Balingbing Bamboo buzzer

Contemporary Music
Contemporary music, also known as “Modern music” or “New Music,” pertains to
compositions that have adopted elements of 20th-century Western music as well as the
latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry and in the musical world.

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Some of the famous composers of this period are Antonio Jesus Molina, Alfredo Santos
Buenaventura, Lucrecia Roces Kasilag, Dr. Ramon Pagayon Santos, and Ryan Cayabyab.
Composer Notable Works
1. Antonio Jesus Molina (1894-1980) - Hatinggabi
• Concert soloist, composer, - Malikmata
conductor, and music teacher at UP - Ana Maria
Conservatory of Music. - Misa Antoniana
• Best remembered for being the - Ang Batingaw
conductor of the first televised choral - Pandangguhan
concert which featured the Centro - Amihan, Awit ni Maria Clara
Escolar University Chorus. - Larawan nitong Pilipinas
2. Alfredo Santos Buenaventura - Maria Makiling
• Organist of Manila Cathedral - Ang Ating Watawat
• Affiliate, League of Filipino - Prinsesa Urduja
Composers - Gomburza
• Conductor, music teacher, composer - Paskong Baranggay
of the songs used in the 16th - Diego Silang
Centenary of St. Augustine and 400th - Dakilang Lahi
year of the Augustinian Recollect - Rizal, The Great Malayan
Mass.
3. Lucrecia Roces Kasilag (1917-2008) - April Morning
• Faculty member of the UP - Legend of the Sarimanok
Conservatory of Music. - Filiasiana
• Dean of the Philippine Women’s - Dularawan
University College of Music and Fine - Elegy on Mt. Pinatubo
Arts from 1953-1977.
• Founder of the Bayanihan Folk Arts
Center.
4. Dr. Ramon Pagayon Santos - Ding Ding Nga Diwaya
• Musically influenced by the avant- - Nabasag ang Banga
garde music of Varesé and Jose - Ang Hardin ni Ligaya
Maceda - Ang Putting Waling-waling
• Appointed assistant professor in
Composition at the UP Conservatory
of Music in 1972; he later became the
chairman of the Composition and
Conducting Department.
• Conductor, Ateneo De Manila
University Glee Club
• Dean of the UP College of Music in
the late 80’s to early 90’s.
• National Artist for Music in 2015
• University Professor Emeritus of the
Composition and Theory
Department of the UP College of
Music.
5. Ryan Cayabyab - Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika
• Graduate of UP College of Music, - Kumukutikutitap
Major in Composition - Da Coconut Nut

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 • Used to be the Director of the - Araw Gabi
defunct San Miguel Foundation for - Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiing Ka
the Performing Arts - Miss Kita Kung Christmas
• Known as Mr. C in the music
industry, he is a versatile musician,
composer, and arranger.
• Executive director for the Philpop
MusicFest Foundation, Inc., the
society behind the Philippine Popular
Music Festival.
Listen to the following songs using the URL below
1. Misa Antoniana (Antonio Molina) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7UlYcm8Q2U
2. Lakambini (Alfredo Buenaventura) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6A0mzEsrUw
3. Elegy on Mt. Pinatubo (Lucrecia R. Kasilag) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxWlF7LQUlA
4. Pal’ok (Ramon P. Santos) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWnusK9iN10
5. Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka (Ryan Cayabyab) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOI9pLfJfNU
Activity Section
Activity 2: Reflection time
Directions: Reflect on the following questions. Write your answer on the answer sheet
provided. Limit your answer to 3-5 sentences. (5 points each)
1. How did the examples of traditional and contemporary Philippine music describe the
historical and cultural landscape of their time?
2. How should a Filipino artist/musician be able to effectively convey emotions or
ideas?
3. How do you think does Filipino traditional and contemporary music help foreigners
understand us better?
Sing It (20 points)
Directions: Listen to one of the notable works of the composers you have read and studied
earlier. Afterwards, sing the song you have chosen with the right pitch, rhythm, style, and
expression. Send your output to your teacher’s Messenger account.
Pitch: 8 points Rhythm: 7 points Style: 5 points Expression: 5 points
Total: 20 points
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Reference:
21st Century MAPEH in Action Grade 10 (Lacia et al), Rex Bookstore, 2018 Revised
Edition.
Image Sources:
Google Images

Prepared by: Checked by:

Mr. Chenaniah S. Sapul Ms. Jamaicah Mae B. Saez
MAPEH 10 Teacher MAPEH Coordinator

Noted by:
Ms. Catherine L. Venzon
Academic Coordinator

Approved by:
Mrs. Emelyn Marasigan-Narra
BEC Principal

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