Philippine Music Appreciation

LOWLAND
LUZON
MUSIC
Philippine Folk Songs
Art of Philippine Music

Reference: MAPEH BOOK Pages 3-20

Presented by Mrs. Jonalyn N. Reynera

Presentation
Breakdown
Important Points to Discuss in the
Music of Lowland Luzon

1. identify the distinct musical

characteristics
2. sing a sample Lowland Luzon song
3. give value to the musical pieces with
respect to its cultural context.
Activity. Music Analysis

o Group yourselves into 4.

o Each group will form a small circle and will be
given a Music Analysis guide sheet
o Listen to the song, and familiarize the lyrics
and melody of the song.
o Identify the musical elements & characteristics
of each song & complete the given guide sheet.
Music Analysis guide sheet

PLAY MUSIC…………
 SUM UP!!!
Types of Lowland Luzon Vocal forms of Music
1.Liturgical Music/ Devotional Songs (Sacred Song) 1. Mass Songs
2. Pastores
3. Moro- moro
4. Pabasang Pasyon
5. Flores de Mayo

2. Secular Music (Non- Liturgical/ Societal Songs) 1. Polka/ Work/

Folk Songs
2. Kumintang
3. Kundiman
4. Harana
5. Balitaw
 Emphasis:
 Folk Songs – Filipino traditional songs that has been passed down orally.
It expresses the people’s everyday activities, customs and beliefs in a
particular place/ community or region which are put together as music
are considered part of the Philippine culture.
Ex. Magtanim ay di biro, Atin Ku Pong Singsing, Sarungbanggi

 Kundiman- “art of Filipino love songs” Traditional Filipino song that

expresses sentiment of love, heroism, passion with melancholic mood
- contraction of “kung hindi man” which means “ though I am not worthy.
- follows ¾ time signature
Ex. Ang Tangi kong Pag-ibig, Pilipinas Kong Mahal

 Harana- Traditional practice of serenade/ courtship through a song.

- Modern Harana singing songs to your love ones, family,
birthdays, anniversary, special occasions, not only courtship.
- follows 2/4 time signature
Ex. O Ilaw
Let's Sing!!!