1 Music Lesson 1 The Music of the Philippines

is a type of song that is non religious in nature.

this popular folk song describes the tedious task of rice planting.

It is a folk song from lowland Luzon which comes from the Ilocos region.

or serenading is part of the Filipino traditional way of courtship.

is another type of folk song in 3/4 time signature. This fold song expresses love verses for both the man and the woman.

is a song and dance style from the 19th century. Kumintang is the former name of Batangas, where the style of music originated from.

follows a form and tonality that is distinct from the other love songs.

is a type of music that is religious in nature or with a religious purpose.

has been part of our musical tradition since the Spaniards brought it to our shores during the 1800s.

performs as an instrumental group to accompany a dance or singing performance.

may also be plucked but it is mostly strummed.

provides the low notes that balance off the bandurria's shrill sound.

is more often a combination of brass, percussion and woodwind instruments; the performers wear colorful costumes and are preceded by a group of girls as majorettes in street parades