Music Introduction: Asunción Roces
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Questions and Answers

What instrument did the composer learn to play at a young age?

  • Banduria and guitar (correct)
  • Flute and cello
  • Drums and trumpet
  • Piano and violin

    • What degree did the composer earn at Philippine Women's University?

  • Bachelor of Education in Math
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music
  • Bachelor of Arts in English (correct)
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology

    • At which institution did the composer complete her graduate studies?

  • University of Oxford
  • University of the Philippines
  • Eastman School of Music (correct)
  • Juilliard School

    • Which of these positions did the composer hold?

    <p>Dean of the Philippine Women's University College of Music and Fine Arts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the composer’s notable works mentioned?

    <p>Legend of the Sarimanok (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical traditions did the composers of new music draw from?

    <p>Non-Western sources and Philippine cultural traditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jose Maceda's primary area of expertise as an ethnomusicologist?

    <p>Indonesian and Filipino music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a major influence on the composers of new music?

    <p>Varese, Xenakis, and Cage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of musical work is Josefino Toledo known for conducting in Manila?

    <p>Ritual chant incorporated into different music types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT mentioned as one of the areas of study by Jose Maceda?

    <p>Japanese Buddhist chanting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Lucrecia Kasilag

    A Filipino composer known for fusing ethnic and Western music.

    Bayanihan Folk Arts Center

    A center established for Philippine music research by Kasilag.

    Fusion in music

    Combining different musical styles, such as ethnic and Western.

    Legend of the Sarimanok

    A famous composition by Kasilag inspired by a legendary bird.

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    250 compositions

    The total number of orchestral works written by Kasilag.

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    Composers of New Music

    Composers who explore alternative music directions beyond classical standards, often using non-Western influences.

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    Jose Maceda

    Filipino composer and ethnomusicologist who focused on Indonesian and Filipino music.

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    Chino Toledo

    Contemporary composer known for integrating traditional music and premiering Asian composers' works.

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    Ethnomusicology

    The study of music within its cultural context, exploring how music relates to societal aspects.

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    Avant-garde composers

    Innovative 20th-century composers like Varese, Xenakis, and Cage who experimented with new musical forms.

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    Study Notes

    Music Introduction

    • Music was introduced to a woman by her mother, Asunción Roces
    • Asunción Roces was a music teacher
    • She learned to play the bandura and guitar
    • Earned Bachelor of Arts in English at Philippine Women's University
    • Earned a Diploma in Music Teaching at St. Scholastica's College
    • Completed graduate studies at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York
    • She held the position as dean of the Philippine Women's University
    • Completed a Fulbright Travel grant
    • Fused Filipino ethnic music with Western music
    • Used Indigenous instruments in orchestral productions
    • Wrote 250 compositions for orchestra.
    • Is famous for writing Love Songs, Legend of the Sarimanok and Ang Pamana

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    This quiz explores the life and contributions of Asunción Roces, a prominent figure in music education and composition in the Philippines. Discover her influence on Filipino ethnic music and her fusions with Western styles through her numerous compositions and educational achievements. Listen to key works and describe the musical styles of notable composers.

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