Music of the Lowlands of Luzon (powerpoint).pptx

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1. Music of the Lowlands of Luzon (Vocal Music)

2. Folk Songs – is also known as indigenous or traditional music, which uses simple melodies. It shows a specific topic that has a short and simple theme that conveys the peoples’ emotions, thoughts and ideas. reflect the everyday activities of the people that focus on love, work, nature and children.

3. ILOCANO Pamulinawen Dungdungwen Kanto Bannatiran Ti Ayat ti Maysa nga Ubing Igid Diay Baybay Diro ni Ayat O Naraniag a Bulan Manang Biday - is addressed to an older woman by Ilocanos but the man courting her although he calls her “ Manang ”, doesn’t necessarily mean she is older than he is. He is asking her to look outside the window to see how he is madly in love with her.

4. KAPAMPANGAN Atin Cu Pung Singsing – is about a missing heirloom which is a ring with a single gem. It expresses the great sentimental value placed by Filipinos on inherited objects from parents.   Doredo Caca, O Caca Ing Bulung Lara Y Rizal Tinanam Kung Kamantigui Misan a Cayaldawan Patag a Bundoc Nung Acuing Cucutnan Y Mariang Malagu

5. TAGALOG Magtanim ay ‘Di Biro – a popular folk songs composed by Felipe De Leon which is considered a work song. Sitsiritsit – is also known as “ Sitsiritsit Alibangbang ”, is a Filipino folk song. It describes a woman threatening storeowner that the ants are going to get him if he is not going to extend credit. It originated during the country’s Spanish clonozation , as its lyrics suggest the ordinary life during that time

6. Bahay Kubo – is a children song which tells something about a Philippine indigenous house surrounded by vegetables. It is credited to have been written by composer and 1997 National Artist for Music Felipe de Leon. Leron Leron Sinta – a traditional Tagalog folk song which is considered a work song P aru-parong Bukid

7. BICOLANO Sarung Banggi - tells about a lady who is about to sleep when she heard a beautiful voice. She wonders if it is a bird singing and when she looks for the source of the sound, she saw a handsome face.

8. Music of the Lowlands of Luzon (Liturgy & Devotional Music)

9. Liturgical music – originated as part of religious rites and includes both ancient and modern traditions. It is known as part of the Roman Catholic Mass.

10. Devotional Music – accompanies religious observances and rituals.

11. Mass is a sacrament of the Eucharist mostly celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church. The word “mass” used in the concluding rite of the mass in Latin.

12. Song for Masses English Filipino Greek – Kyrie Eleison Lord Have Mercy Panginoon Maawa Ka Latin – Gloria Glory to God Papuri sa Dios Latin – Sanctus Holy Santa Latin – Credo Creed Sumasampalataya

13. The mass in the Philippines is for praising, thanksgiving and requesting from God. Songs in the mass can be played and sung in fast or slow tempo.

14. Pastores is a Christmas season folk dance and song. It reenacts how the shepherds visited the child Jesus in a manger. Through a song, the actors and actresses go from one house to other singing the daygon (worship). They use songs with happy moods that have a uniform message

15. Senakulo is a religious play presented during the Lenten season. It portrays happenings from the Old and New Testaments of Jesus Christ’s life, sufferings and death. The word “ sanakulo ” came from the Spanish word “ cenakulo ”. It is usually played n a proscenium, the part of the stage that is in front of the curtain that is called telon . Nowadays, Catholics consider senakulo as another form of penance. They hold processions while people wait to witness their reenactment. They act as Roman soldiers with masks and armors, throbbing doors to search for Jesus.

16. Pasyon is a Philippine epic that narrates about the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The verses are structured in five-line stanzas, with eight syllables in each line. Its recitation is known as pabasa . It is commonly sung during Holy Week. The reading of the pasyon is a traditional religious practice in the Philippines and people gather around the reader of the pasyon to listen and reflect.

17. Flores de Mayo is a Spanish term for “Flowers of May”. It is a festival held in the Philippines in the month of May and one of the May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary that lasts for the entire month. It is one of the many influences of the Spaniards in the Philippine culture and tradition. It is usually celebrated by the Catholics and the Aglipayans

18. Salubong a celebrated during pre-dawn of Easter Sunday. It is a scene that shows the Risen Christ’s meeting with His mother Mary. Salubong is usually held outside the church were there is a prepared arch and a child portraying an angel that will lift the mourning veil of the image of the Virgin Mary. There will be a procession or sometimes a karakol (street dance) of the images of Christ and His mother that ends up inside or outside the church.  

19. Santacruzan is a religious celebration throughout the Philippines. It is the highlight during the celebration of the Flores de Mayo . It is a colorful event in the Philippines that recalls the finding of the Holy Cross by Queen Helena with her son, Emperor Constantine. After the cross was found in Jerusalem, it was brought back to Rome, where there was joyful celebration for thanksgiving

20. Music of the Lowlands of Luzon (Secular Music)

21. Secular Music – is a nonreligious music. The word “secular” means being separate from religion.” Words are an important part of secular music. Words were added for most and many common people to sing songs together for entertainment. The secular music in the Philippines were influenced by the Spaniards and the dance, music, and art songs express their feelings to each other and their environment.

22. Harana is a traditional Filipino serenade by man to a woman outside the woman’s house to show one’s love to a woman. The harana is usually accompanied by a guitar What are the characteristics of harana ? Usually in habanera that is in duple time and danza Talks of love It is usually accompanied by a guitar

23. Pandanggo is a dance form that can be found in the island of Luzon such as Batanes, Ilocos , Tarlac, and parts of the Visayas. It is a variation of the Spanish word fandango . It became popular in the 19 th century among the elite of Manila and was later adapted among the local communities. A form of entertainment in the Tagalog region called Pandangguhan is performed during social celebrations. Pandanggo is a courtship dance, but it can also refer to a type of song to entertain the farmers in the rice field. The singers of this folk song are called pandangeros and pandanngeras

24. Polka originated from a Bohemian dance that became popular in Europe and America in the 19 th century. In the Philippines, it was performed in elegant evening gatherings at the height of its popularity during the Spanish colonial period.  The tempo is in quick duple meter while the melody is supported by the chords/harmonies of tonic (I), dominant (V) and sub-dominant (V). There are some Philippine folk songs that are in polka rhythm like Pamulnawen (“Stone-hearted), Magtanim Ay ‘Di Biro (“Planting Rice is Never Fun”), and Leron Leron Sinta (“ Leron the Beloved”).

25. Kumintang is a war song. It is the name given to several styles, techniques and forms in music and dance that originated in areas by the early Spanish cartographers to indicate a large province known as Batangas. It is dance-song performed by pairs of men and women, with text concerning love and courtship.

26. Kundiman came from the word “ Kung Hindi Man ” It is an art song that speaks about love of a man for a woman and can be a nationalistic passion. It usually starts in a minor key and then goes to a major key

27. Thank You!!!