MUSIC 7 7

The Vocal Music

of Luzon Lowlands

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A module developed by DepEd-Davao City

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Writer:

Ruzzel M. Ramirez
Teacher II, Sta. Ana NHS, D. Suazo St., Davao City

Evaluators:

Cedrick John T. Sardido

Teacher I, Mintal Comprehensive NHS

Celieto Mae V. Yara

Teacher I, F. Bangoy NHS

Illustrator:

Ruzzel M. Ramirez
Teacher II
Sta. Ana National High School, D. Suazo St., Davao City

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 MUSIC OF LUZON
(Lowlands)

Information about this ADM learner’s material

I. Objectives: The Learner demonstrates understanding of

Ia. Content Standards the musical characteristics of representative

music from the lowlands of Luzon .

Ib. Performance Standards The Learner performs music of the lowlands

with appropriate pitch, rhythm, expression

and style.

. Ic. Learning Competencies/ 1. Identifies the musical characteristics of

Objectives representative music selections from the

lowlands of Luzon after listening. MU7LU-

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II. Content / Topic Vocal Music of Luzon Lowlands

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 Hi! Good day! How are you today? I know you are

eager to learn for our new lesson to be discussed this morning

with that, I welcome you to module 1 on Music discussing on

the Vocal Music of Luzon

lowlands. I am expecting that you’re excited to learn as

much as I am excited to share everything that you need. I

believe that this day will be remarkable and full of learning

discussion that would help us in making ourselves become

more appreciative of the vocal music of Luzon lowlands as we

explore some selected songs form the area.

This module will guide you to learn the basic things

about different characteristics of the vocal music of Luzon

lowlands and its function, and how the people of Luzon

lowlands share their beliefs, tradition and history. Along with

this, you will also discover important information which is

necessary in the proceeding lessons. I hope that you will find

joy and ease in learning the lesson because we believe that

“music speaks the language of our soul”.

So have fun and enjoy while we learn together. Good luck!

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 Before we start, I would like to know how far
you know about the Vocal Music of Luzon
Lowlands. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the
following:

1. identify the different vocal music style of Luzon

lowlands;
2. discuss the characteristics of Folk song,
Devotional/Liturgical and Secular Music of Luzon
lowlands;
3. explain and understand the content of some
selected vocal music style from the lowlands of
Luzon;

Are you ready?

Now, let us start learning about this module.
See you and good luck!

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 Introduction

Lesson 1: Vocal Music of Luzon Lowlands

The Lowlands of Luzon consist of several ethnolinguistic group. The lowland folks

are mostly fishermen, farmers, artisans, vendors, traders and commoners. These people

have deeper expression of faith, they express their devotion through prayers and masses;

celebrations of festivals and thanksgiving to honor their patron saints and for good

harvests. The people of Luzon lowlands make use of music during time of celebrations

and merry making, and also to express their feelings to one another, their beliefs and to

tell history.

Throughout this lesson, through the various music and vocal style used, one would

understand how the people of the lowlands of Luzon relate their language as they observe

the people, the environment, and their experiences through their music. As you listen to

their vocal music, some may find it not so elaborate and sophisticated instead full of words

with deeper sense of meaning to express love, appreciation, boredom, encouragement,

and even humorous to entertain and speak of their work-related sentiments featured in

some of the downloaded links of the selected songs from the lowlands of Luzon.

People who are not so fond of music will greatly be impressed and entertain at the

same time as you get along with the tune and the beat of the selected songs of the vocal

music style of the lowlands of Luzon. You will learn to appreciate the sound of our

forefathers’ music that speaks of their soul.

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 Let’s get started. Please do your best to
accomplish the succeeding activities. It will only take you
couple of minutes.

PRE-ASSESSMENT

YOU BELONG.

Classify the songs according to the area where the vocal music styles of Luzon

belong to.

Paru-parong Bukid Santa Clara Alay

Dungawin Mo Hirang Regina Coeli Pamulinawen

Mutya ng Pasig Lero Leron Sinta Nasaan Ka Irog

Dios Te salve

Luzon Highlands Luzon Lowlands

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 Are you done? How was it? Good job!

Don’t worry about your answers. As long as you were

able to give information that is relevant to the topic, then

consider it correct. Anyway, we will process your answers for

better understanding on the activity we have.

B. Analysis

Hi! How’s work?

Now, let us think deeper. Go back to your previous

answer before answering the questions below.

Guide Questions:

1. Which of the songs are you more familiar with? How did you learn about it?

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2. With the song you are familiar with, where do you think it belongs to? To what

particular place?

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 For sure you have now background knowledge on the

topic you have done earlier. Now I want you to focus on some

points to ponder and expound beyond.

The Vocal Music Style of Luzon Lowlands

1. Folk Song – are songs written to accompany daily activities which were also

passed down orally to each generation. These are melodic chants mostly performed in

their native languages, like Ilocano, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Tagalog, and others.

Its mode can be sentimental, playful, and humorous; either in duple meter, triple, or

quadruple meter. The lyrics are quite short and simple and based on nature or people’s

work, tradition and culture though lyricists and composers are usually unknown.

Ex.: a. Magtanim Ay Di Biro

 This song speaks about the experiences of the lowlands farmers.

b. Pamulinawen

 This song speaks about giving love a good point of view of respect that one

should be more serious and full of thoughts.

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 2. Liturgical & Devotional Songs- are songs that refer to the religious music of

the lowlands that reveals the impact of the Spanish colonization. These songs are used

for religious rites and celebrations adapted from the culture and traditions, like:

Senakulo, Salubong, Santacruzan, Pasyon, or in some fiesta celebrations.

Ex.: a. Regina Coeli

 The song is recited after the Angelus prayer or during the feast of Mary

the Virgin Mother of Christ.

b. Ave Maria

 The song about the proclamation of the Virgin Mother as the Queen of

Heaven.c

3. Secular Songs – are songs that do not have religious nature, like:

a. Harana – is sung by a man to express his affection to a woman; usually

accompanied by a guitar in duple or quadruple meter in a habanera dance

pace.

Ex.: a. Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig

 The song illustrates the love of a young man to young woman who he

sees as his soulmate.

b. Dungawin Mo Hirang

 This song describes the feeling of a man to a certain woman.

b. Kumintang – is a song with themes of love and courtship in triple meter;

 it originated from Balayan, Batangas.

 Ex.: Mutya ng Pasig – this song personifies the Pasig River to a lady

who is quite delicate and enduring of all the changes life is giving as she

nourishes her own attributes.

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c. Pandanggo – is a courtship dance also refers to a type of song to entertain the

farmers in the rice field. It became popular in the 19 th century among the elite of

Manila as it is performed during social celebrations.

d. Polka – an entertainment song performed during night gatherings among

commoners. Its tempo is in quick duple meter and people usually dance to its

melody. Some of our Philippine folk songs are in polka rhythm.

Ex.: Leron leron Sinta, Pamulinawen

 These songs are also samples of local folk songs; upbeat and are

usually engaged in the merry making celebrations in an occasion.

e. Balitaw – is dialogue or courtship song in triple meter, mostly in 2 and 3 part

forms and arranged with counter melodies.

Ex.: Bakya Mo Neneng, Aringmunding-munding

 These songs are quite a piece of two interacting parties (a man and a

woman) with each has to say to the other, delivering words of

appreciation or sarcasm towards each other. It is usually to entertain a

group of people in a celebration.

f. Kundiman – is an art song that conveys a selfless attitude, intense love, longing,

caring, devotion and oneness with a romantic partner, with a parent to a child, or

to a motherland. Its melody, lyrics and expressive singing usually starts with a

minor key then goes to major key and in triple meter.

Ex.: Pilipinas Kong Mahal, Nasaan Ka Irog

 These songs express the love of a person to his country and fellowmen

while the latter, speaks of ones longing to his loved one and who has

been engulf with tormenting sadness.

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 This time challenge yourself to take higher task.

Good luck!

LISTEN AND DELIVER

Using the downloaded links for the listening activities, you will be tasked to

fill out the graphic organizer below (if internet connection is available). You may

also refer to the following music pieces for this activity. As you go through this

activity, follow the guide questions for your easy reference:

A. (song title) B. (song title) C. (song title)

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Guide Questions:

1. What is the vocal music style of the song?

2. What does the song speak about?

3. What do you think is the tempo of the song?

4. Where do you think the song is usually sung?

A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hCrbe3sbc

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B. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foc5JUlPbXU&pbjreload=101

C. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQVOliu2G8

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 Learning is so fun. Isn’t it? How was the activity?

Did you enjoy it? I hope you learn something about the

activity you’ve done because it will just not give you

information to become more appreciative to our own

culture but also molding you to become better person.

1. Folk Song – are songs written to accompany daily activities which were also passed

down orally to each generation. These are melodic chants mostly performed in their native

languages. The lyrics are quite short and simple and based on nature or people’s work,

tradition and culture though lyricists and composers are usually unknown.

2. Liturgical & Devotional Songs- are songs that refer to the religious music of the

lowlands that reveals the impact of the Spanish colonization. These songs are used for

religious rites and celebrations adapted from the culture and traditions,

3. Secular Songs – are songs that do not have religious nature, like:

a. Harana

b. Kumintang

c. Pandanggo

d. Polka

e. Balitaw

f. Kundiman

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A. Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of your answer and write it on the space

provided.

_____ 1. Which vocal style is used for expressing faith and devotion to Christ and

saints?

a. Devotional song c. Kundiman

b. Folk song d. Pandanggo

_____ 2. Among these Secular genre, which format is a dialogue or courtship song in

triple meter, mostly in 2 and 3 part forms and arranged with counter melodies?

a. Kumintang c. Balitaw

b. Kundiman d. Banda

______ 3. What sacred song that is used in the re-enactment of the life, sufferings of

Jesus Christ on stage during Lenten season?

a. Mass song c. Salubong

b. Pasyon d. Senakulo

______ 4. If Polka is a dance music of secular of the secular genre, its time signature

must be in what meter?

a. Duple meter c. Triple meter

b. Tonic meter d. Quadruple mater

______ 5. “ Mutya ng Pasig” is an example of what secular genre?

a. Balitaw c. Kumintang

b. Kundiman d. Polka

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 Congratulations! You have accomplished

lesson 1 and you did a great job!

I hope you will continue it throughout the

whole module.

Answer Key:

YOU BELONG.

Luzon Highlands Luzon Lowlands

All of the songs belong to

the lowlands of Luzon.

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LISTEN AND DELIVER
A. Pamulinawen
it is a Folk Song
it speaks about giving love
a good point of view of
respect that one should be
more serious and giving.
it is in duple meter since
the time signature is two
four
it is sang during a short
gathering where men
usually talks about having
someone as an inspiration
where also women around
listening.
LET’S TEST OURSELVES
A. Multiple choice.
1. a. Devotional song
2. c. Balitaw
3. d. Senakulo
4. a. Duple meter
5. b. Kundiman
B. Dios Te Salve
this is a
devotional/Liturgical Song
it speaks about the
adoration of The Virgin
Mary as the virgin vessel of
our Almighty.
its in quadruple meter;
solemn in nature.
in chapel or in a church or
during the feat of the Virgin
Mary
C. Dungawin Mo Hirang
this one is a Harana its a
secular music
it speaks about a young
man expressing his
intension to a young
woman he wishes to
court and be his lover.
it is in duple meter harana
mode
perhaps at the premises of
the woman where the man
is outside trying to reach
his lover through a window
where the woman may
watch him singing
together with his guitar
while expressig his
intensions/feelings.
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References:

 Department of Education – Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR) (2017),

Music and Arts – Grade 7 Teacher’s Guide, First Edition Published by

DepEd..

 Santos, R.P. (2007). Traditional forms of Music. Retrieved from

https://scholar.googlr.com/sholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=vocal+music+

of+luzon+lowlands&oq=#d=gs_qabs&u=%23p%3DY8aA9TsLC8UJ

 Wissmann, C. (2002). Worsship practice in the Churches of Christ: Central Luzon,

Philippines. University of St. Andrews (United Kingdom). Retrieved from

http://search.proquest.com/openview/a536f2023d107cc98013f87126d2fb5

6/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=2026366&diss=y

Link References:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hCrbe3sbc

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foc5JUlPbXU&pbjreload=101

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avQVOliu2G8

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