MAPEH Grade 10 – 3rd Quarter Reviewer MUSIC Characteristics of Traditional & Contemporary Music

Definition of Contemporary Music in the Philippines

• Contemporary music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the West and the latest trends in the entertainment industry.

Influence of Western Compositional Techniques

• Filipino composers have adopted Western compositional techniques due to the country's colonization by Spain and the United States for almost three centuries.

Integration of Traditional Elements

• Many 20th century Filipino composers have retained traditional elements and integrated them with Western techniques, laying the foundations of Philippine music.

Categorization of Philippine Contemporary Music

• Philippine Contemporary music is categorized based on musical styles into three categories: Traditional, New Music, and Song Composer.

Notable Filipino Composers

Francisco Santiago

• Considered as the "Father of Kundiman"
• Finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, obtaining a Doctorate Degree in 1924
• Famous works include "Pakiusap", "Madaling Araw", "Sakali Man", "Pilipinas Kong Mahal", "Hibik ng Pilipinas", "Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran", and "Kundiman" (Anak Dalita)
• Was a musical director for films, including "Kundiman", "Leron Leron Sinta", "Madaling Araw", "Manileña", and "Pakiusap"
• Became the first Filipino Director of the UP Conservatory of Music

Nicanor Abelardo

• Known as one of the "Triumvirate of Filipino Composers"
• Born on February 7, 1893, in San Miguel
• Studied music at the Chicago Music College
• Best-known compositions include Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, and Magbalik Ka Hirang
• Composed the melody for the University of the Philippines' official anthem, "U.P. Naming Mahal"
• Developed a style combining European romanticism with chromaticism

Cipriano "Ryan" Cayabyab

• Known as Mr. C
• Born on May 4, 1954, in Manila
• Obtained his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of the Philippines' College of Music
• Continues to be a sought-after professor, musical director, composer, arranger, and conductor in the Philippine concert and recording scenes
• Spans both popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements, masses, psalms, and more

Characteristics of Traditional and Contemporary Music

Traditional Philippine Music

• Influenced by other cultures due to intercultural meetings or colonization
• Forms include:
  • Ethnic: Kulintang, Gangsa ensemble
  • Hispanic: Rondalla, Sarsuwela
  • Filipino: Kundiman, Balitao, Musikong bungbong