SOUTHEAST ASIAN MUSIC

Activity 1- Southeast Asian Musical Ensembles

PINPEAT GAMELAN HSAING WAING PIPHAT

How did the musicians By striking By striking By striking By striking
play their instrument?
How many instrument 9-10 9 or more 7 9-10
players were needed to
form the ensemble?
Are their instruments Metal Metal Metal Wood and metal
made of wood or metal?

Activity 2- Javanese and Balinese Gamelan

JAVANESE BALINESE
Where do they play the ensemble? Used for court music Used for sacred music
How did the musicians play their Percussion dominated Percussion dominated
instrument?
How many instrument players were 9 or more 9 or more
needed to form the ensemble?
Are their instruments made of wood Metal Metal
or metal?

Activity 3- Spell-out

S- Slendro is five equidistant tones in an octave

O- Oneat are xylophones in Cambodia
U- Usage of instruments in ceremonial gatherings
T- Texture of their music is thin
H- Homophonic texture is used also in some

E- Extremely rich in culture

A-Agung and kulintang are played in funerals and weddings in Malaysia
S- Saung Gauk is Myanmar’s harp
T- Traditional music was performed

A-Accompaniments are used (orchestra)

S- Skorthom are two big drums like Japanese (membranophone)
I-Irama is the term for tempo in Indonesia
A-Aerophone
Activity 4- Sing it!
1. The voice quality of the singers is nasal.
2. The music was performed in duet. The female and the male sang alternately.
3. Yes, the video interpreted the meaning of the song.

Reflection:
1. I learned that music of Southeast Asia involves musical traditions because of their culture and
beliefs.
2. I enjoyed singing Southeast Asia song because it reflects the rich culture of each country.
3. I want to learn more on their music.

ANALYSIS OF MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Activity 1- Watch and Compare

Burung Kakak Tua Bahay Kubo

Meter 3 3
4 4
Tempo Not so fast Fast
Scale Seven tone scale Seven tone scale

Activity 2- Take Note

Chan Mali Chan Loi Loi Khratong Burung Kakak Tua

Tempo Fast Medium fast Fast
Meter 2 4 3
4 4 4
Range Narrow Narrow Narrow
Scale Seven tone scale Seven tone scale Seven tone scale
Melodic Direction More on steps More on skip and leap More on skip and leap

Activity 3- Ru Con

1. Diatonic scale
2. I felt so lonely because of the tempo of the song.
3. Ru Con was familiar with the tempo of sa Ugoy ng Duyan.

Reflection:

1. I learned that the music from Southeast Asia through its musical element.
2. I enjoyed most on songs and instrumental.
3. I want to learn more on their musical instrument.
 WAYS OF PRODUCING SOUNDS ON A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

Activity 2:

Name of Instrument Country Origin Classification

1. Seung A. Thailand Chordophone
2. Khim B. Thailand Chordophone
3. Ranat Ek C. Thailand Idiophone
4. Thon Rammana D. Thailand Idiophone
5. Gendang Gongs E. Malaysia Idiophone
6. Kompang F. Malaysia Idiophone
7. Gamelan Gongs G. Indonesia Idiophone
8. Anklung H. Indonesia Idiophone
9. Gendang I. Malaysia Idiophone
10. Serunai J. Indonesia Aerphone

Reflection:

I learned that each country has its own ways of producing sounds which make it unique.

IMPROVISATION OF SIMPLE ACCOMPANIMENT TO SELECTED SOUTHEAST ASIAN MUSIC

Activity 1:

MEDIUM CLASSIFICATION MODE OF PRODUCING SOUND

1. Bamboo Tube Idiophone/ Aero Blowing/ Tapping/ Striking
2. Flattened Tin Bottles Caps Idiophone Shaking
3. Milk Can Membranophone Tapping
4. Nylon Strings Chordophone-Striking Striking
( attached to an object to form
like a guitar)
5. Metal tubes Chordophone Tapping

Reflection: I have learned that each country’s musical instruments and even some songs are somewhat
like each other due to their history of trading and migration.
 PERFORMS MUSIC FROM SOUTHEAST ASIA WITH OWN ACCOMPANIMENT

Activity 1:

1. Pinpeat is one of the largest musical ensembles found in Southeast Asia. The musicians play
their musical instruments using soft padded mallets, sticks, beater, and blowing. Gamelan music
ensemble is one of the great musical traditions of the world. The tradition is strongest in Bali
and Java. The musicians use their percussive instruments during rituals. Both are considered a
percussion instrument. Technically speaking, it is played by two soft mallet drumsticks. They
have the same rudiments, melodic in nature but their notations would differ depending on the
repertoire they use.

2. The orchestra Pinpeat consists of approximately nine or ten instruments. In Gamelan ensemble
there are forty instrumental players with eight musical instruments.

3. Pinpeat musical instruments are made of wood and metal. Gamelan ensemble are made of
metal and wood.

Reflection:

1. I learned that the countries of Southeast Asia have similarities in terms of instrumental
accompaniment.
2. I enjoy the activity on performance with the use of improvised musical instruments and
incorporate body movements.
3. I find interesting in their musical instruments.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN MUSIC

Guide Questions:

1. I find the activity enjoyable.

2. Folk dances are important because they preserve the Philippine culture and pass it on to the
next generation. They are a uniting force to the Philippine people.
3. It express our own cultures, traditions and traits.
4. Music helps me to expand my mind and increase my confidence. Music serves a greater purpose
in our lives than simply providing amusement
5. Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of
connection to something bigger than ourselves, and it typically involves a search for meaning in
life.
Reflection:

1. I learned that the music of these countries has individual distinction but overall is similar
one way to the other.
2. I enjoyed most on singing.
3. I want to learn more on their music.