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Mapeh & Harana, Balitaw, Kundiman
Mapeh & Harana, Balitaw, Kundiman
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Representative
Compositions of the
Philippines
HARANA
• The Harana is serenade tradition in rural
areas of the Philippines in which young
men may formally meet single lady visitors
• It was first gained popularity in the early
part of the Spanish period.
• Traditionally, the suitor will visit the house
of the girl he is trying to woo, and sing by
her window until she comes out to either
accept or deny him
• Examples of Harana:
1. Dungawin Mo Hirang
2. O ilaw
BALITAW
The balitaw is an extemporaneous exchange
of love verses between a man and a
woman. Danced and mimed, it is
accompanied by a song, or the dancers
themselves sing, improvising the steps and
verses. ... The dancers may be costumed in
balintawak or patadyong or in contemporary
everyday clothes.
• Examples of Balitaw:
1. Anugon-anugon
KUNDIMAN
Kundiman is a genre of
traditional Filipino love
songs.The lyrics of the Kundiman are
written in Tagalog. The melody is
characterized by a smooth, flowing
and gentle rhythm with dramatic
intervals. Kundiman was the traditional
means of serenade in the Philippines.
• Examples of Kundiman:
1. Bayan Ko
Instruction: Choose from among the choices
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