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1 Q2 Mapeh Music
1 Q2 Mapeh Music
MUSIC
Quarter 2- Module 1
Afro-Latin American and
Popular Music
About the Module
This module is designed and written to help you discover and appreciate the Afro-Latin
American and Popular Music.
What I Know
Let us see how much you know about the Afro-Latin American and Popular Music.
Read the statements below carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
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7. What Latin American dance form became a popular courtship dance with European
and African instrumentation and characteristics?
A. Rumba B. Tango C. Cumbia D. Chacha
8. Who was the King of Ragtime?
A. Scott Joplin B. Erik Satie C. Claude Debussy D. Jelly Roll Morton
9. Who was the Brazilian composer known as the foremost figure in bossa nova?
A. Bob Marley C. Carlos Jobim
B. Antonio Dadap D.Vincius de Moraes
10. Who was the best-known proponent of reggae music?
A. Bob Marley B. Peter Tosh C. Jimmy Cliff D. Dennis Brown
11. What term is used to denote the most popular and enduring songs from a particular
genre or style?
A. R & B B. Jazz C. Rock D. Standards
12. Who is the first proponent of standard music who was also known as the Chairman
of the Board?
A. Paul Anka B. Bing Crosby C. Frank Sinatra D. Nat King Cole
13. Which of the songs below was popularized by singer-songwriter Nat King Cole?
A. Unforgettable B. Annie’s Song C. Love Me Do D. Night Fever
14. What band was known as the most commercially successful band in the history of
popular music?
A. ABBA C. Bee Gees
B. The Beatles D. Earth, Wind & Fire
15. What is a succession of two distinct phrases usually written in different parts of
the music, where the second phrase is heard as a direct commentary on or in
response to the first?
A. Soul C. Maracatu
B. Spirituals D. Call and response
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Lesson
1 Music of Africa
What’s In
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http://gg.gg/ms63
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What’s New/What Is It
African music is a collective result of the cultural and musical diversity of more than
50 ethnic divisions of the continent. The organization of this vast continent is a colonial
legacy from European rule of the different nations up to the end of the 19 th century.
Thus, enabling it to incorporate its music with language, environment political
developments, immigration, and cultural diversity.
In most part of the continent is passed down orally (or aurally) and is not written.
African traditional music is used primarily in ceremonial rites, such as birth, death,
marriage, succession, worship, and spirit invocations. Others are work related or social
in nature, while many traditional societies view their music as entertainment.
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A. Characteristics of Traditional African Music
● Polyrhythms, ostinato
● the use of percussion, background shimmer
● close connection with the music and language
● participatory nature of the arts,
● close connection with the performing arts
● responsorial form
d. Jit- is a hard and fast percussive Zimbabwean dance music played on drums
with guitar accompaniment, influenced by mbira-based guitar styles.
e. Jive- is a popular form of South African music featuring a lively and uninhibited
variation of the jitterbug, a form of a swing dance
f. Juju- is a popular music style from Nigeria that relies on the traditional Yoruba
rhythms, where the instruments are more Western in origin.
g. Kwassa kwassa- is a dance style that begun in Zaire in the late 1980s, moving
the hips back and forth while the arms follow the hip movements
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C. Latin American Music Influenced by African Music
Bob Marley
a. Reggae is a Jamaican musical style that was strongly
influenced by the island’s traditional mento music, as
well as by calypso, African music, American Jazz, and
rhythm and blues.
b. Salsa music is Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Columbian dance music. It comprises
various musical genres including the Cuban son montuno, guaracha, chachacha,
mambo and bolero.
c. Samba is a Brazilian musical genre and dance style. It has a lively and
rhythmical beat.
e. Were is Muslim music often performed as a wake-up call for early breakfast and
prayers during Ramadan celebrations. Relying on pre-arranged music, it fuses
the African and European styles.
Listen to a few examples of these genres on Youtube through the links below:
1. Reggae: http://gg.gg/ms68h
2. Salsa: http://gg.gg/ms68q
3. Samba: http://gg.gg/ms691
4. Soca: http://gg.gg/ms69e
c. Soul was a popular music genre of the 1950s and 1960s, with combined
elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz.
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James Brown was known as the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown
while Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson were also called
as “soul forefathers”.
Listen to a few examples of these genres on Youtube through the links below:
1. Maracatu: http://gg.gg/ms6f6
2. Blues: http://gg.gg/ms6fg
3. Soul: http://gg.gg/ms6fs
4. Call and response: http://gg.gg/ms6fw
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e. Aerophones: Sound is produced by vibrating air.
Let Us Think!
Write your learning in this lesson by completing the sentences below. Use another sheet
of paper for this activity.
1. African music is used as _____________________________________________________.
2. It is composed of different kinds of genres and music because ________________.
3. Even though I am a Filipino, I am studying African music to __________________.
What I Can Do
Choose one of the African instruments that you have learned from this lesson. Create
your own version of the instrument by using any available materials found at home.
Take a picture of your finished product and write a 1-2 sentence description about it
under. Use the criteria below as your guide.
Creativity 40 pts.
Description 40 pts.
Similarity to the Instrument 20 pts.
100 pts.
Lesson
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What’s In
In the previous lesson, we have learned how important music is to the lives of
the African people. We have seen how they create their music, sing and dance to it as
they express their feelings in different occasions.
What’s New/What is it
The music of Latin America is the product of three major influences: Indigenous,
Spanish-Portuguese, and African.
We use the term Afro-Latin to describe the types of music from Latin
American countries that were influenced by the black slave population that came from
Africa and was forced to establish itself mostly in major port cities.
a. Bachata originates from bolero and son (and later, from the mid-1980s,
merengue). The original term used to name the genre was amargue ("bitterness",
"bitter music" or "blues music).
c. Cha cha cha is a dance of Cuban origin. It is danced to the music introduced
by Cuban composer and violinist Enrique Jorrin in the early 1950s.
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d. Conga is a novelty line dance that was derived from the Cuban carnival dance
and became popular in the US in the 1930s and 1950s. The dancers form a long
line, which would usually turn into a circle.
https://bit.ly/3farSiu
f. Tango is a dance that has influences from African, Native American and
European culture. Dances from the candombe ceremonies of former African
slave peoples helped shape the modern-day tango.
https://bit.ly/3BWnrBI
h. Son Cubano is a genre of music and dance that originated in the highlands of
eastern Cuba during the late 19th century. It is a syncretic genre that blends
elements of Spanish and African origin.
i. Zouk is a partner dance which began in Brazil during the early 1990s.
Brazilian Zouk evolved from the partner dance known as the Lambada. ... The
most characteristic feature of Brazilian Zouk is the Tom Jobim
follower's upper body movements which are led out
of axis by intricate leading and following
techniques.
Watch and listen to these musical forms on Youtube through the links below:
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What I Have Learned
What do you like most and least about African music? Write them in the table
below and on a separate sheet of paper.
What I like most about Afro-Latin What I like least about Afro-Latin
American Music American Music
What I Can Do
Describe a Song
Choose one song from the links given in this lesson. Write a paragraph (3-5
sentences) to describe the song. Do this on a separate sheet of paper with this format.
Lesson
3 Jazz Music
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What’s In
In the previous lesson, we learned how Latin American music was influenced by
the black slave population from Africa. This time we will discuss another interesting
genre that they consider as an outlet for their deepest feelings.
What’s New/What Is It
Jazz forms
Big Band refers to a jazz group of ten or more musicians, usually featuring at least
three trumpets, two or more trombones, four or more saxophones, and a “rhythm
section” of accompanists playing some combination of piano, guitar, bass and drums.
Among the great Big Bands were the Glenn Miller Orchestra who played In the Mood
among many others. Listen to Big Band in this link http://gg.gg/ms8kn .
Bebop, as the revolutionary new style and sound eventually came to be known (the
origin of the word “bebop” partly stems from a nonsensical word used in improvised
scat singing) grew as both an offshoot of and reaction to big band swing music, which
was dominated by propulsive dance rhythms. Listen to Bebop at http://gg.gg/ms8lv .
Jazz Rock is a music genre that developed in the late 1960s when musicians combined
jazz harmony and improvisation with rock music, funk, and rhythm and blues. The
term "jazz rock" is sometimes used as a synonym for "jazz fusion" and for music
performed by late 1960s and 1970s-era rock bands that added jazz elements to their
music. It is also a mix of funk and R&B (rhythm & blues).
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What I Have Learned
Read each statement carefully and answer briefly. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper and label it with your name, year & section, date, What I Have Learned:
Activity 4 Q2: Module1-Lesson 3.
What I Can Do
Research on various information of the different popular Jazz music artists in history.
Choose one artist and make a short profile about him/her. Follow the example below
and do this on a separate sheet of paper.
Born: (name)
(birthdate)
(address)
Occupation:
Years active:
Relatives
Awards:
Music Career
Genres:
Instruments:
Labels:
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Lesson
4 Popular Music
What’s In
What’s New/What Is It
A. Folk Music
This refers to melodies and songs of the common people that are handed down
from one generation to the next. In the 1960s and 1970s, folk music took on a
new character. Example musicians are Bob Dylan, John Denver, James Taylor
and the duo of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel.
Bob Dylan John Denver Paul Simon and Art James Taylor
C. Ballads
The ballad originated as an expressive folk song in narrative verse
with text dealing typically with love. The word derived both from
the medieval French “chanson balladee” and “ballade” which
refers to dancing song. Used by poets and composers since the
18th century, it became a slow popular love song in the 19 th
century. Today, the term ballad refers to a love song in a slightly
pop or rock style. http://gg.gg/moui1
Listen to Don McLean in his song “And I Love You So” at http://gg.gg/moug8 .
Frank Sinatra Nat King Cole
D. Standards
In music, the term “standard” is used to
denote the most popular and enduring songs
from a particular genre or style. Its style is
mostly in a slow or moderate tempo with a
relaxed mood. Among the foremost
proponents of this style are Frank Sinatra and
Nat King Cole. http://gg.gg/mot1 http://gg.gg/mot1
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F. Disco Music ABBA
Bee Gees
The 1970s saw the rise of another form of pop
music known as “disco”. This music pertained
to rock music that was more danceable, thus
leading to the establishment of venues for
public dancing also called discos. Superstars of http://gg.gg/mo
disco music genre include Bee Gees; ABBA; w6s
Donna Summer (“The Queen of Disco”), and http://gg.gg/mo
Gloria Gaynor. wbe
Listen to The Bee Gees, ABBA, and Donna Summer through the following links:
o Bee Gees: “Night Fever” - http://gg.gg/mowyf
o Abba: “Dancing Queen” - http://gg.gg/mowzt
o Donna Summer: “Hot Stuff” - http://gg.gg/mowwl
G. Pop Music
Pop is a genre of popular music that originated in its modern form during the
mid-1950s in the United States and the United Kingdom. The terms popular
music and pop music are often used interchangeably, although the former
describes all music that is popular and includes many different styles.
Pop stars in more recent years include solo artists Celine Dion, Madonna,
Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Beyonce and many more. Perhaps the most
popular solo performer of all time is Michael Jackson who was a former member
of his family band “The Jackson 5”.
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What I Have Learned
Did you enjoy listening to various genres of pop music? You may listen to more
songs on the internet, television, or the radio to discover more on popular music. At
this part, complete the sentences by adding your learnings from this lesson.
1. Popular music is ______________________________________________________.
2. The genres of popular music that I like are _____________________________.
3. I want to try making _______________music because ____________________.
What I Can Do
My Favorite Song
Ask one family member about their favorite pop song. Record a video of them
singing the song for 2-3 minutes. They may imitate the original singer’s signature
moves while performing. Make a short introduction about the video. Submit the
recorded video to your teacher through email or messenger.
For printed modular learning students, you may just write the lyrics of your
family member’s favorite song and write a 3-sentence explanation why this is his/her
favorite song.
Musicality 50 %
Expression 20%
Personality 20%
Over-all Impact 10%
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Assessment
Let us see how much you remembered our lesson for Module 1. Read the items below
carefully. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What music comprises various musical genres including the Cuban son motuno,
guaracha, chachacha, mambo and bolero?
A. Soul B. Jive C. Salsa D. Afrobeat
2. What is the fusion of West African with Black American music?
A. Soul B. Jive C. Salsa D. Afrobeat
3. What is also known as “soul of calypso”?
A. Soca B. Reggae C. Samba D. Apala
4. What Latin American dance form became a popular courtship dance with European
and African instrumentation and characteristics?
A. Rumba B. Tango C. Cumbia D. Chacha
5. What is a popular form of South African music featuring a lively and uninhibited
variation of the jitterbug, a form of swing dance?
A. Soca B. Jive C. Salsa D. Afrobeat
6. What was the popular music genre that has a combination of African-American
gospel music, rhythm and blues and often jazz?
A. Soul B. Jive C. Salsa D. Afrobeat
7. Who is the “Godfather of Soul Music”?
A. Ray Charles B. James Brown C. Jeff Baxter D. Sam Cooke
8. Who was the Brazilian composer known as the foremost figure in bossa nova?
A. Bob Marley C. Carlos Jobim
B. Antonio Dadap D.Vincius de Moraes
9. What term is used to denote the most popular and enduring songs from a particular
genre or style?
A. R & B B. Jazz C. Rock D. Standards
10. Who was the King of Ragtime?
A. Scott Joplin B. Erik Satie C. Claude Debussy D. Jelly Roll Morton
11. Who was the best-known proponent of reggae music?
A. Bob Marley B. Peter Tosh C. Jimmy Cliff D. Dennis Brown
12. Who is the first proponent of standard music who was also known as the Chairman
of the Board?
A. Paul Anka B. Bing Crosby C. Frank Sinatra D. Nat King Cole
13. Which of the songs below was popularized by singer-songwriter Nat King Cole?
A. Unforgettable B. Annie’s Song C. Love Me Do D. Night Fever
14. What is a succession of two distinct phrases usually written in different parts of
the music, where the second phrase is heard as a direct commentary on or in
response to the first?
A. Soul B. Spirituals C. Maracatu D. Call and response
15. What band was known as the most commercially successful band in the history of
popular music?
A. ABBA B. The Beatles C. Bee Gees D. Earth, Wind & Fire
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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
African Music Pics and Videos Retrieved on September 16, 2020, Retrieved from:
Cape town African Abstract Painting
https://www.africanoverlandtours.com/overland-africa-blog/cape-towns-top-10-art-
galleries/
Afrobeat Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LEuVP-du58
Afrobeat Pic: https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/284571270191972486/
Apala Music Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lswSQuBPaJk
Apala Pic: https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Yoruba_People
Axe Video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUR54P2ETyo
Axe Pic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ax%C3%A9_(music)
Jive Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO4O873MsXk
Jive Pic: https://www.wikidancesport.com/wiki/41/jive
Juju Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7uNBC6VEuA
Juju Pic: https://wlcomesunshine.com/blogs/magazine/la-tendance-Juju-hat-ou-
quand-la-deco-sempare-dune-tradition-tribale-camerounaise
Kwassa Kwassa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arxHc7hU1Tg
Kwassa Kwassa Pic: https://theproofthedance.wordpress.com/contact/
Marabi Video/Pic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EkZAEKbvfM
Reggae Video/Pic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgKX3JMZbNw
Salsa Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4MAFLeWY7c
Salsa Pic: https://theislandjournal.com/2014/03/08/salsa-dancing/
African Samba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQfIYCA57-M
African Music Retrieved on: September 17, 2020, Retrieved from:
Samba Pic: https://www.amazon.com/Feather-Brazil-Carnival-Costume-
Samba/dp/B07V2PDT28
Soca Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuvt8kN5EXI
Soca Dancer: https://www.mixcloud.com/djicenj/soca-calypso-mix-2019/
Were Pic: https://www.auralarchipelago.com/auralarchipelago/obrog
Ray Charles Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Wi_-vdSAE
Ray Charles Pic: https://www.investors.com/news/management/leaders-and-
success/ray-charles-sang-the-blues-all-the-way-to-the-top-of-pop-music/
James Brown Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NNrucQcB8
James Brown Pic: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JamesBrownNY87.jpg
Negro Spirituals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epVJNoU1DEU
Spirituals Pic: https://afram101autumn2015.wordpress.com/2015/11/20/wading-
into-freedom-an-underground-negro-spiritual/
Call & Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmjuKRvdEM8
https://www.twenty20.com/photos/8f9bcc66-277d-40f2-9422-46582cb0a9c2