10

MUSIC
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Week 1: 20th And 21st Century
Musical Play Stories and Ideas
MUSIC– Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 1: 20th and 21st Musical Play Stories and Ideas, First Edition, 2021

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the
Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office
wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such
agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties.

Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks,
etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort
has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective
copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over
them.

Published by the Department of Education

Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Suave Revillas

Michael Vincent Lopez
Content Editor/s: Joseph C. Risas & Chesly L. Laurente
Language Editor: Arlene L. Goc-ong
Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Lay-out Editor: Jan Lee N. Damalerio QA
Evaluator:
Moderator:
Management Team: Marilyn S. Andales EdD, CESO V, Division Superintendent
Anelito A. Bongcawil, EdD CESO VI Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Fay C. Luarez, EdD, PhD, TM Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Lorenzo M. Dizon, EdD, CESO VI Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Mary Ann P. Flores – Chief CID
Isaiash T. Wagas – EPS LRMDS
Nenita G. Jaralve – EPS MAPEH

Printed in the Philippines by ________________________

Department of Education – Region VII

Office Address: DepEd Cebu Province, IPHO Bldg., Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

Telefax: (032) 255-6405

Email Address: cebu.province@deped.gov.ph ;depedcebuprovince@yahoo.com

 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand the beauty of the 20th and 21st century Musical play stories and ideas.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations.
The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module consists of one lesson, namely:

● Lesson: 20th and 21st century musical play stories and ideas

MELC: describes how any idea or story in a musical play is presented by watching a
live performance or video excerpt. MU10MM-IIIa-h-1

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the difference between an opera, musical play, and ballet
performances through listening and watching videos;
2. distinguish 20th and 21st Century Musical Play, Opera, and Ballet forms in
tabular form; and
3. display open-mindedness upon dealing with the 20 th and 21st Century musical
play, opera, and ballet forms.

1
 What I Know

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.

_______1. What was the first Filipino Opera?

a. Sandugong Panaginip b. Lakangbini
c. La Loba Negra d. La Boheme
_______2. Who wrote the novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
a. Andres Bonifacio b. Severino Reyes
c. Jose Rizal d. Lope K. Santos
_______3. He composed the opera Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
a. Jose Rizal b. Guillermo Tolentino
c. Felipe Padilla de Leon d.Don David.
_______4. A ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes folktales that was meant to instill
and rekindle the interest of the Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and
heritage of Philippine literature.
a. Lola Basyang b. Ramayana
c. Rama Hari d. Mariang Alimango.
_______5. Why is ballet considered a unique dance among all dances?
a. because dancers do not use verbal communication, it uses mime
to tell a story
b. dancers use their own interpretations instead of structured steps
c. because dancers can shout and express their feeling while dancing
d. none of these

II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the title story of the following musical play, opera, and ballet
performance. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

____________________1. The main character named Crisostomo Ibarra who had

escaped from prison after 13 years due to some
destructive charges. He drowned in the river just to go
aboard in a steamship along with passengers from
different walks of life.
____________________2. Revolves in the life of the main characters Makata, who
portrays the role of Florante in the story, and Musa, who
is referred to as Laura.

2
____________________3. This is a horror-comedy wherein the cowardly hero Huan
tries to overcome his fears in order to win his love.
____________________4. This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a
bird.
____________________5. This is a romantic adventure wherein the heroine Yani is
being mistreated by her envious stepmother and
stepsisters.

20th and 21st Century Musical

Lesson Stories and Ideas
Welcome to a new quarter and new chapter of learning new ideas about
music. Music has always been an essential part of human life. When you feel sad
and lonely, happy or excited, down or uplifted you listen to music. Whatever our
mood is, we always have a song to match our emotions. But music is not just all
about these things it also comes in different forms that would make sceneries,
dramas and other forms of multimedia more engaging and emotionally connecting to
the audience.
In this quarter we will be focusing on a musical play, opera, and ballet. You will
learn how music affects performances and the storyline of each of these plays and
artistic musical form of presentation.

Opera, musical play, and ballet’s emergence in the Philippines started in the
middle of the 19th century (Sunico et. al, 2015) it was brought by foreign colonizers
like Spain and America to the country. This includes Spanish zarzuela which is a
Spanish musical comedy. And the Philippines being a country where people love
music and performance, adapted and created their musical plays, opera, and ballet
performances inspired by its history, romance, and daily lives of its people.

What’s In
Do you know of any musical plays, operas, and ballet performances from the
Philippines and other parts of the globe? Let us check your knowledge about this
topic.

3
I. Directions: Identify the following whether it is an Opera, Musical Play, or Ballet.
Write P if it is a musical play, O if it is an opera piece, and B if it is a ballet. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Florante at Laura
2. Sandugong Panaginip
3. Rama Hari
4. Daragang Magayon
5. Lola Basyang

What’s New
Directions: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

1. It is an art and music form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic
work combining text and musical score.
A. Musical Play C. Opera
B. Libretto D. Ballet
2. It is basically a lighter form than the opera.
A. Musical Play C. Ballet
B. Opera D. Orchestra
3. It is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe
shoes.
A. Musical Play C. Ballet B. Opera D. Libretto
4. It is said to be the first Filipino opera.
A. Lola Basyang C. El Filibusterismo
B. Florante at Laura D. Sandugong Panaginip
5. She played Kim (1991) which both staged in Miss Saigon in the respective
years as a musical actress.
A. Nora Aunor C. Rachelle Ann Go
B. Lea Salonga D. Nelia Manalo

4
 What is It

20th and 21st Century Multimedia Forms

The 20th century became an era that changed the world in an unprecedented
way. Historical events like the world wars, cold wars and it also became an era where
salient inventions became a changing point that gave advancement to the lives of the
21st century until today. This change that was brought by this era also affected the
music and other multimedia forms of arts such as the musical play, operas and ballet
performances.
Opera is defined as an art and music form in which singers and musicians
perform a dramatic work combining text (called Libretto) and a musical score. It is
accompanied by an orchestra or a smaller musical ensemble. In the Philippines
some opera singers and local theatres that stage local operas emerged in this era
like the Metropolitan Theatre, The Manila Grand opera, the Quiapo Theatre and the
Zorilla Theatre that staged the said to be first Filipino opera entitled “Sandugong
Panaginip” which was written by Pedro Paterno and songs composed by Ladislao
Bonus. The Zorilla theatre became the home of its first presentation in August
2,1902. Some of the famous Filipino opera’s singers are Nelia Manalo who played
the role of Violetta in the opera La Traviata, Mercedes Matias-Santiago as Lucia in
Lucia di Lamemoor and Jovita Fuentes as mimi in La Boheme.
Another form of multimedia form is the Musical Play which is defined as a
form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and
dance. It is basically a lighter form than the opera. Where its themes are usually
contemporary making it less intense and dramatic. Some of the most famous
personas in the musical plays are Rachelle Ann Go who played the role of Gigi
(2017) and Lea Salonga who played Kim(1991) which both staged in Miss Saigon in
their respective years as musical actress. Though this two has been recognized
abroad for their performances. Local artist in the Philippines also staged local
musical plays which were influenced by the history and famous literature in the
Philippine such as “Florante at Laura”, “Daragang Magayon” and “Atang-Dulang may
Musikal”.
The Last Multimedia form is the Ballet which is defined as an artistic dance
form performed to music which is a precise and highly formalized set of steps and
gestures. It is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe
shoes. Ballet in general started in Italy during the Renaissance period (around the
15th century). While ballet in the Philippine started in 1969, the proponent who made
ballet part of the Philippine multimedia form is Alice Reyes. The Filipino Ballet

5
presents folktales based on the local fables and epics from the different regions.
Some examples of Filipino ballets are the “Lola Basyang” and “Rama Hari”.
These multimedia forms are basically part of the Philippines rich culture and
heritage. Each Filipino musical play, opera, and ballet reflect its diverse and rich
culture, making it unique from the other country.

Opera, Musical Play, and Ballet in the Philippines

After learning the definition and background of how multimedia form started in the
Philippines. Sited below are the examples of each multimedia form of art.
Opera
Watch this video of one of the opera excerpts below entitled “El
Filibusterismo” which is an opera that was taken from one of the novels of Dr. Jose
Rizal which was a sequel of His first Novel which is the Noli Me Tangere. This novel
tells about the struggle of the Filipino People for freedom during the colonial rule of
the Spaniards.
Make sure to list down some of the salient ideas and observations you have
while watching the video.
Suggested Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8SiJiNYm6Q
El Filibusterismo
The opera El Filibusterismo is a three-act opera that was written in Tagalog by
the National Artist Felipe Padilla De Leon in 1970, with Libretto by Antony Morli.
Synopsis of the Opera
The story of this novel revolves in the life of the main character named
Crisostomo Ibarra who has escaped from prison after 13 years due to some
destructive charges. He drowned in the river just to go aboard in a steamship along
with passengers from different walks of life. He disguised himself as Simoun to
search for his beloved Maria Clara.
Musical Play

Watch this video of one of the Musical excerpts below entitled “Florante at
Laura” which is originally an “awit” that was written by Francisco Balagtas which is a
story about Love and Betrayal. The music and musical arrangements were done by
Nonong Buencamino, based on the book and lyrics of Tony Perez. Directed by
Nonon Padilla, the production team included National Artist Salvador Bernal for set
and costume design, Bobby Roces for lighting design, and Christine Blando for
choreography.
Make sure to list down some of the salient ideas and observations you have
while watching the video.

6
Suggested Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F2a1I3qs9E
Synopsis of the Play
The story of the play revolves in the life of the main characters Makata who
portrays the role of Florante in the story and Musa who is referred to as Laura.
Where damned souls are given the chance to be saved from eternal damnation if
they can prove the existence of true love. They are then transformed into the
characters portrayed in the Florante at Laura story, where a happy ending liberates
the two unfortunate pairs of lovers.
BALLET
Watch these video of one of the Ballet act below in title “Tatlong Kwento ni
Lola Basyang”. Lola Basyang is a ballet adaptation of Severino Reyes’ folktales Mga
Kuwento ni Lola Basyang. It was meant to instill and rekindle the interest of the
Filipino youth in the beauty, richness, and heritage of Philippine literature. The typical
storytelling scene shows the grandmother (Lola Basyang, the pen name of the
author) on a rocking chair with her grandchildren listening to her fascinating tales.
Suggested Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhFq-t1XiUE
Synopsis of the Ballet
The Ballet act was composed of 2 episodes which featured 3 stories from
Severiano Reyes collection of stories in each episode.
The following are the stories presented in the first episode of the performance.

⮚ Ang Kapatid ng Tatlong Maria o It is a fantasy story about a hero’s

fantastic journey to different kingdoms in pursuit of his bewitched
sisters. The music used in this act was by Joey Ayala which is a set
to neo-ethnic music in a contemporary style.
⮚ Ang Mahiwagang Biyuhin o The main character mesmerizes his
followers through the music of his violin. The story instills in them
the moral lesson that “good triumphs over evil.” The music is by
Ryan Cayabyab, arranged by Arnold Buena, and choreography is
by Tony Fabella.
⮚ Ang Prinsipe ng Mga Ibon o This is a love story where a princess falls in
love with a bird. The music is taken from selected musical works of
National Artists arranged by Mon Faustino.

Meanwhile, the following are also the stories presented in the second episode
of the play.

⮚ Ang Palasyo ng Mga Dwende o This is a romantic adventure wherein

the heroine Yani is being mistreated by her envious stepmother and
stepsisters. The cursed bird is changed back into a prince with the

7
 help of Yani. It depicts Mindanao and the ancient Pintados through
its neo-ethnic movements.
⮚ Labindalawang Masasayang Prinsesa o This is a romantic fantasy of
the twelve daughters of the king. In the ballet, the eldest daughter is
acted out by Lisa Macuja
Elizalde’s daughter Missy. The twelve daughters secretly leave
their bedroom at night to travel to an enchanted land and dance
with the princes.
⮚ Anting-Anting o This is a horror-comedy wherein the cowardly hero
Huan tries to overcome his fears in order to win his love. The
slapstick comedy is enhanced by exaggerated movements as Huan
is later haunted by ghosts that add to his fears for which he looks
for an antinganting (lucky charm) to ward them off.

What’s More
Directions: Read each characteristic carefully and classify it according to the group
where it belongs. Copy the table in a separate sheet of paper and write
only the letter and the sentence on the right column.

A.
An artistic dance form performed to music which is a precise and highly
formalized set of steps and gestures.
B.
A dramatic work combining text (called Libretto) and a musical score
C.
It is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe
shoes.

It is accompanied by an orchestra or a smaller musical ensemble.

D.
A form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue,
E.
acting and dance.
Its themes are usually contemporary making it less intense and dramatic.
F.

Opera Musical Play Ballet

8
 What I Have Learned
ACTIVITY 1. ESSAY
Directions: From the Excerpts you have viewed from “What Is It”. Answer the
following questions below. Use a separate sheet of paper for your
answers.
1. What common thing can you point out from the storylines of all the
excerpts presented in the video?
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________

2. What unique Filipino culture can be found in the Filipino Musical Play,
Opera, and Ballet act? Support your answer.
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
ACTIVITY 2. CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Directions: Look for the words related to the 20th and 21st Century Musical Stories
and Ideas in the puzzle. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.

9
 What I Can Do
RELATE A SONG!
Directions: The storyline of musical play, orchestra, and ballet may be all about the
history and culture of the country, but it could also be about the life story of someone.
With this, choose three (3) songs (any genres, styles and eras) in which you can
relate to your life. Write the title of the song, the name of the singer and/composer
then answer the supporting questions below.

SONG TITLE: __________________

COMPOSER: __________________

Supporting Questions:

10
 1. Why did you choose this song?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. How does your chosen song relate to your life?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. Give the characteristics of the song?

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Assessment
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. Why did Dr. Jose P. Rizal write the novel El Filibusterismo?
a. To promote the Filipino traditions and beliefs
b. To become a famous writer
c. To expose the ills of the Spanish catholic friars and the ruling colonial
government
d. To introduce the life of Filipino people to the other country 2. Which of
the following are best described in Musical play?
a. Musical plays is a popular and general lighter form of musical drama
than the opera
b. The musical are more manageable by the average singer
c. The acting is less intense and dramatic
d. All of the above
3. It refers tothe Philippine adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana set to
music, dance, and drama.
a. Noli Me Tangere b. Lola Basyang stories
c. Rama Hari d. Haraya
4. Who wrote the novel Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.

11
 a. Andres Bonifacio b. Severino Reyes
c. Jose Rizal d. Lope K. Santos
5. Why is ballet considered a unique dance among all dances?
a. because dancers do not use verbal communication
b. because dancers use their own interpretations instead of structured
steps
c. because dancers can shout and express their feeling while dancing
d. none of these
II. Directions: Identify the title story from the following musical play, opera and ballet
performance.
______1. Revolves in the life the main characters Makata who portrays the role of
Florante in the story and Musa who isreferred to as Laura.
______2. This is a horror-comedy wherein the cowardly hero Huan tries to overcome
his fears in order to win his love.
______3. Crisostomo Ibara who have escaped from prison after 13 years due to
some destructive charges.
______4. This is a love story where a princess falls in love with a bird.
______5. This is a romantic adventure wherein the heroine Yani is being maltreated
by her envious stepmother and stepsisters.

Additional Activities
Directions: Choose any musical song and sing it (example: On My Own, Defying
Gravity, We’re All in This Together). Take a Video of your presentation,
then send it to your subject teacher through online messaging apps.
Criteria Exceeds Meets Approaching Does Not Meet
Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations
4 3 2 1

Musicality demonstrate shows shows limited lack of

(40%) excellent use of understanding of knowledge understanding
appropriate rhythm and about rhythm about rhythm
music and shows timing by staying and timing, but and timing,
full on beat most of the time sings of tune
understanding of throughout the execution are and off tempo.
elements of music song too fast or too
and timing by slow throughout
staying on beat the song
for the entire
song.

Knowledge demonstrate shows relevant shows limited Lack of relevant

of the excellent information relevant information
message relevance applied through information presented in

12
portrayed in information being intent emotions applied in the the song.
the song applied through present in the song. Shows
(20%) intent emotions as song. little to none
projected in the emotions in
song. singing.
Expression Performs with Performs with Fairly shows Lack expression
through great simple expression on of the narration,
Singing expressions that expressions the idea, emotion, and
(20%) explicit narration, that explicit the emotion, and idea of the
idea, and emotion idea of the song. narration of the song.
about the song song.

Confidence Performed Performed the Performed only erformed it with

in singing confidently, song with effort using a little no expressions
(20%) created an impact throughout the face and body at all.
and connection to performance. expressions.
the song.

13
 Answer Key

. Ang Palasyo ng mga Dwende

5

. Ang Prinsipe ng mga 4Ibon

. Anting Anting
3

. Florante at Laura
2

. EL Filibusterismo
1

II . B5
.
.A5
. P4
.A4
. B3
. C3
. C2 . O2 A, C
. Ballet
– 3

.A1 . P1 D, E,
. Musical
F– Play
2

I. I. B, D, .EOpera
– 1

What I Know Whats In Whats More

BASYANG
. LOLA8

. ORCHESTRA
7

. ZORILLA THEATRE
6

. LIBRETTO
5

. GESTURES
4

. BALLET3

. MUSICAL PLAY
2

. OPERA1

II.

) ANSWERS MAY VARY

( . 2

) ANSWERS MAY VARY

( . 1

I.

What I Have Learned

14
References:
Raul M. Sunico, Ph.D.,Evelyn F. Cabanban,Melissa Y. Moran (2015).
Horizon10 :Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Filipinos.102 B. Gonzales
St., Xavierville II Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108 Metro Manila,
Philippines:Tawid Publications
Gloria, Cey. 20th and 21st Century Multimedia Forms. 2021

15
For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Department of Education – Region VII, Division of Cebu Province

Office Address: IPHO Bldg., Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

Telefax: (032) 255-6405

Email Address: cebu.province@deped.gov.ph

16