Music 7- Lesson 1

Music of Muslim Mindanao

 PALANGAN- a Tausug vocal music. It can be a narrative and a lyrical song.
 Narrative song- tells a story of an epic legend called “ Kissa”.
 Lyrical song- tells about lugu and paggabang. It consists of the following songs:
a. Langan bata-bata- it is a children song.
b. Baat- an occupational song.
c. Baat calaw- a funeral song.
d. Pangantin- a wedding song.
 LUGU- is a religious chant done by women in Mindanao. It is performed during
rituals.
 Paggunting- a traditional cutting of an infant boy’s hair during baptism.
 Paggabang- a song accompanied by gabbang or bamboo xylophone and violin.
 Vocal Music in Mindanao includes:
1. Sindil- a local version of Balagtasan which is usually done during
weddings.
2. Diker- a song for death.
3. Dekil- a Maguindanaon mournful song.
Lesson 2: Kulintang Ensemble
 Piphat- Thailand
 Gamelan- Indonesia
 Kulintang- Borneo
Instruments:
1. KULINTANG- it is composed of 8 small gongs into a wooden frame.
2. DABAKAN- a goblet shaped drum.
3. AGUNG- a biggest gong in ensemble.
4. Gandingan- a talking gong or drum.
5. Babandir- a time keeper or conductor of music.