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VOCAL OR INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Activity 1: Directions: Answer the following questions.

__________1. It literally means sound of comfort.

__________2. A traditional music of Japan that was influenced by Western culture.

__________3. In the pentatonic scale of China, what is the equivalent of RE?

__________4. In Jo-Ha-Kyu, which one is known as the introduction?

__________5. A Korean term for popular music.

__________6. A very popular percussive folk music of Korea.

__________7. A Korean music for the ruling class.

__________8. A music for ordinary people in Korea.

__________9. a dramatic music presented to audiences by skilled vocal singers and

drummers.

_________10. The vocal form of Korea is composed of 2 groups: Court music and
music.

Activity 2: Directions: Explain how you can personally relate with the traditional music
of Japan, Korea and China.

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Activity 3: Directions: Listen to a pansori performance. After which, write a short

reflection about it. Pansori Link: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kt7YdXsWzg)
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Target Competency: Listen perceptively to music of East Asia (MU8SE-Ila-h-2)
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Activity 1. Directions: The following are descriptions of the elements of music
used by Eastern Asia. Give the element as described.
_______________ 1. Nasal and throaty
_______________ 2. Monophony, homophony and heterophony
_______________ 3. Pentatonic and diatonic scales
_______________ 4. Duple, triple and quadruple
_______________ 5. The equivalent of Do in Chinese pentatonic scale

Activity 2. Directions: MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE. Write TRUE if the statement is

TRUE and change the underlined word if it is false.
__________1. Hogaku was a traditional Japanese music influenced by foreign Western
side.
__________2. Yosen mode is known as soft mode.
__________3. Sakura is a Japanese song means cherry blossom depicting winter.
__________4. Mo Li Hua is a Chinese song means “ the hill.”
__________5. Arirang is a Korean song which means “Jasmine flower.”

Activity 3. Directions: Listen to a Japanese song entitled, “Sakura.” The link is found
below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0

Guide Questions:
1. Describe the tempo of the song.
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2. Describe your feeling while listening to the song.

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Target Competency: Analyses musical elements of selected songs and instrumental pieces
heard and performed (MU8SE-IIc-h-4)
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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF EAST ASIA

Activity 2. Directions: Improvisation. Make a Do It Yourself (DIY) East Asian

instrument: Choose one of your choice and improvise. Use any available recyclable
materials at home. Document your improvisation process (picture or video) explain each
step and mention also the materials you used. You may use the box below for the
explanation. Submit your complete document to your teacher.

Write your narrative here:

Activity 2: Directions: Give the name of the following musical instruments.

1. __________ 2. __________ 3. ________ 4.________ 5.________

6.________ 7. _________ 8.__________ 9.________ 10._________

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Target Competency : Explores Ways of Producing Sounds on a Variety of Sources that
would simulate instruments being studied. (MU8SE-Ic-h-5)
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SONG ACCOMPANIMENT IMPROVISATION

Activity 1. Directions: Listen and study the song Sakura of Japan. As much as
possible, use your Improvised instrument to accompany the song. Use the link below in
learning the song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpFjsMtCb0

Image Source:

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Guide for the Song Performance:

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1. Target Competency : Improvises simple accompaniment to selected East Asian
Music. (MU8SE-Ic-h-6)
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PERFORMANCE TIME

Activity 1. Directions: You can use week 2 day 1 to record your Sakura performance
in week 1 day 4. Sing and accompany the song if possible. Give your best performance.
After performing, answer the questions below:
1. Explain your struggles in the process of learning the song and its
accompaniment.
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2. Explain your most significant learning in undergoing the activity.

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Activity 2. Directions: Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
your answer before each number.

1. Which of the following is a sad song from Korea?

A. Arirang
B. Mo Li Hua
C. Sakura
D. Si Patokaan

____2.Which of the following songs means spring?

A. Arirang
B. Mo Li Hua
C. Sakura
D. Si Patokaan

2. Which of the following musical instruments of Japan is a zither with 13

strings?
A. Koto
B. Odaiko
C. Tsuzumi
D. Tsuridaiko

3. Which of the following musical instruments is a big drum?

A. Koto
B. Odaiko
C. Tsuzumi
D. Tsuridaiko

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Target Competency : Perform music from East Asia with own accompaniment (MU8SE-
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4. A Chinese musical instrument which literally means “cloud gong”.

A.Erhu
B.Pipa
C.Sheng
D.Yunluo

___5. If Yueqin is a moon-shape lute, which one is a Chinese mouth organ with 12-36
bamboo pipes?

A.Erhu
B.Pipa
C.Sheng
D.Yunluo

SHOWCASE OF TALENTS

Activity 1. Directions: SHOWCASE OF TALENTS: Sing one East Asian song that you
have learned in our lesson. You may repeat singing Sakura if you want too or you may
also use the recorded video that you have submitted earlier to your teacher. If you decide
to make another, you may enhance your performance through the help of your family
members. After recording, watch and evaluate your own performance. Put a check mark,
5 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Submit your final output to your teacher including your
self-evaluation.

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2 1
Correct expression and style
Accurate rhythm
Appropriateness of accompaniment and
movements
Correct pitch
Sensitive phrasing

Activity 2. Directions: Answer the following questions briefly:

1. Describe your voice and your overall performance in singing Sakura in
relation to the elements of music discussed.
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Target Competency : Evaluates music and music performance using guided rubrics
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2. Point out 2 significant roles of musical instruments and vocal music together
in a musical performance.
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3. How is East Asian music similar or different to Philippine music?

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Target Competency : Performs music from Southeast Asia with own
accompaniment (MU8SE-Ic-h-7)

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