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Which of the following compositions is attributed to Molina?
Which of the following compositions is attributed to Molina?
What significant contribution did Francisco Feliciano make to Filipino artistry?
What significant contribution did Francisco Feliciano make to Filipino artistry?
Which of the following works is NOT associated with Francisco Feliciano?
Which of the following works is NOT associated with Francisco Feliciano?
What is one of Levi Celerio's notable achievements?
What is one of Levi Celerio's notable achievements?
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Which of the following songs was a collaboration between Levi Celerio and Lucio San Pedro?
Which of the following songs was a collaboration between Levi Celerio and Lucio San Pedro?
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Which of the following contributions is Antonino Buenaventura known for?
Which of the following contributions is Antonino Buenaventura known for?
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What type of music did Jose Maceda focus on popularizing?
What type of music did Jose Maceda focus on popularizing?
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Which composition is NOT attributed to Antonino Buenaventura?
Which composition is NOT attributed to Antonino Buenaventura?
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What was a significant approach pioneered by Lucrecia R. Kasilag?
What was a significant approach pioneered by Lucrecia R. Kasilag?
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Which of the following is a major work of Jose Maceda?
Which of the following is a major work of Jose Maceda?
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What notable characteristic defines Antonino Buenaventura's compositions?
What notable characteristic defines Antonino Buenaventura's compositions?
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Which of the following compositions is attributed to Lucrecia R. Kasilag?
Which of the following compositions is attributed to Lucrecia R. Kasilag?
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Which aspect of music did Jose Maceda's research focus on?
Which aspect of music did Jose Maceda's research focus on?
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What musical elements did Ernani J. Cuenco incorporate into his ballads?
What musical elements did Ernani J. Cuenco incorporate into his ballads?
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Which of the following best describes Lucio San Pedro's contributions to music?
Which of the following best describes Lucio San Pedro's contributions to music?
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What type of music did Antonio J. Molina NOT introduce innovations in?
What type of music did Antonio J. Molina NOT introduce innovations in?
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Which piece is NOT associated with Lucio San Pedro?
Which piece is NOT associated with Lucio San Pedro?
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What innovation is Antonio J. Molina credited with in his compositions?
What innovation is Antonio J. Molina credited with in his compositions?
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What is the primary contribution of Santos in the realm of music?
What is the primary contribution of Santos in the realm of music?
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Which character did Jovita Fuentes portray in Puccini's Madame Butterfly?
Which character did Jovita Fuentes portray in Puccini's Madame Butterfly?
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What is Felipe Padilla de Leon known for in relation to music?
What is Felipe Padilla de Leon known for in relation to music?
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Which of the following awards was NOT received by Felipe Padilla de Leon?
Which of the following awards was NOT received by Felipe Padilla de Leon?
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What significant organization did Andrea Veneracion found?
What significant organization did Andrea Veneracion found?
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Which of the following roles was NOT associated with Jovita Fuentes?
Which of the following roles was NOT associated with Jovita Fuentes?
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In which year did Jovita Fuentes leave for further voice studies in Milan?
In which year did Jovita Fuentes leave for further voice studies in Milan?
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What was a notable characteristic of Santos’s music contributions?
What was a notable characteristic of Santos’s music contributions?
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Study Notes
National Artists and Their Contributions to Music
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Antonino Buenaventura
- In 1935, he worked with Francisca Reyes-Aquino on folk songs and dances, popularizing them.
- Composed songs and arrangements based on the folk music of various ethnic groups.
- Restored the Philippine Army Band to a world-class symphony orchestra level.
- Composed several marches, including Echoes of the Past, History Fantasy, Echoes from the Philippines, and Ode to Freedom.
- Created orchestral works, Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, Philippines Triumphant, and Mindanao Sketches.
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Jose Maceda
- A composer, musicologist, teacher, and performer, deeply exploring Filipino musicality.
- Focused on understanding and promoting Filipino traditional music.
- Conducted research resulting in the collection of recorded music from remote mountain villages and islands.
- Wrote scholarly papers on the nature of Philippine traditional and ethnic music.
- Composed works like Ugma-ugma (1963), Pagsamba (1968), and Udlot-udlot (1975).
- Additional works include Agungan, Kubing, Pagsamba, Ugnayan, Ading, Aroding, Siasid, and Suling-suling.
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Lucrecia R. Kasilag ("Tita King")
- An educator, composer, performing artist, administrator, and cultural entrepreneur.
- Worked to enhance Filipino audiences' appreciation for music.
- Pioneered fusing Filipino ethnic music with Western influences.
- Inspired Filipino composers to adopt similar approaches.
- Integrated ethnic instruments in her orchestral productions.
- Created different types of music ranging from orchestral music to chamber music including; Orchestral Music, Toccata for Percussion and Winds, Filiasiana, Misang Pilipino, Legend of the Sarimanok, Awit ng mga Awit Psalms, Fantaisie on a 4-Note Theme, and East Meets Jazz Ethnika.
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Ernani J. Cuenco
- A composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher.
- Incorporated Kundiman elements into his ballad love songs.
- Created an outstanding and memorable body of work that resonates with Filipinos' sense of musicality.
- Added an ingenious voice that raised the aesthetic dimensions of contemporary Filipino music.
- Composed songs and ballads including, Nahan, Kahit na Magtiis, Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa, Pilipinas, Inang Bayan, Isang Dalangin, Kalesa, Bato sa Buhangin, and Gaano Kita Kamahal.
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Lucio San Pedro
- A master composer, conductor, and teacher deeply rooted in Filipino heritage.
- Created a wide range of musical works, including band music, concertos, choral works, cantatas, chamber music, violin and piano music, and solo voice songs.
- Extracted the distinctive essence and style of Filipino folk music for composition.
- Composed works like Malakas at Maganda Overture, Prelude and Fugue in D minor, Hope and Ambition, Easter Cantata, Sa Mahal Kong Bayan, Rizal's Valedictory Poem, Lulay, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, In the Silence of the Night, Dance of the Fairies, Triumphal March, Lahing Kayumanggi, and Angononian March.
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Antonio J. Molina
- A versatile musician, composer, and music educator who elevated the realm of folk music.
- Introduced musical innovations, such as the whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, exuberance of dominant ninths and eleventh chords, and linear counterpoint.
- Incorporated folk instruments like kulintangan and gabbang in his compositions.
- Composed various works including Hatinggabi, Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass, Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan, Kung sa lyong Gunita, Pandangguhan, Amihan, and Awit ni Maria Clara.
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Francisco Feliciano
- A composer, conductor, or educator who brought global awareness of Asian culture, especially the Philippines.
- Elevated Filipino artistry to a highly esteemed status worldwide.
- Incorporated subtleties of rhythmic vitality and intricate interweaving inspired by indigenous tribes through his work.
- Created notable works Ashen Wings (1995), Sikhay sa Kabila ng Paalam (1993), La Loba Negra (1983), Yerma (1982), Pamugun (1995), and Pokpok Alimako (1981).
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Levi Celerio
- A prolific lyricist and composer who translated/composed traditional melodies.
- Notable songs include "O Maliwanag Na Buwan" (Iloko), "Ako ay May Singsing" (Pampango), and "Alibangbang" (Visaya).
- Became a member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra at a young age.
- Holds a Guinness World Record for being the "Leaf Musician."
- Received Lifetime Achievement Award from the Film Academy of the Philippines for compositions written for local movies.
- Created notable works, including Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, and Dungawin Mo Hirang.
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Ramon P. Santos
- A composer, conductor, and musicologist, considered the country's foremost contemporary Filipino music exponent..
- Contributed significantly to new directions in music, incorporating non-Western traditions from the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
- Combined indigenous Philippine instruments and vocals with orchestral instruments from other countries.
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Joviita Fuentes
- A teacher at the UP Conservatory of Music who pursued further voice studies in Milan.
- Debuting her career in Italy after eight months of extensive vocal training.
- Her performance as Cio-cio san in Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly was celebrated as an exceptional achievement.
- She received a significant award from Spain.
- Her notable performance include; Liu Yu in Puccini's Turandot, Mimi in Puccini's La Boheme, Iris in Pietro Mascagni's Iris, and the title role of Salome, including the special role of Princess Yang Gui Fe in Li Tai Pe.
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Felipe Padilla de Leon
- A composer, conductor, and scholar who Filipinized Western music forms.
- Created sonatas, marches, and concertos that reflected Filipino sentiments during times of strife and peace..
- Awarded various distinctions, including Republic Cultural Heritage Award, Doctor of Humanities, Rizal Pro-Patria Award, Presidential Award of Merit, and Patnubay ng Kalinangan Award.
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Andrea Veneracion
- A choirmaster and choral arranger making significant contributions to the arts in the Philippines
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Founded the Philippine Madrigal Singers and spearheaded development of Philippine choral music.
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Organized cultural outreach programs for music education in various provinces.
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Ryan Cayabyab
- A highly accomplished composer, arranger, and musical director in the Philippine music industry since the 1970s.
- His versatile style spans various genres reflecting the exuberant nature of Filipinos.
- Created notable works such as Rama-Hari, Katy!, Smokey Mountain, One Christmas, Noli Me Tangere, Spoliarium, Ignacio Of Loyola, Larawan, Da Coconut Nut, Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika, Nais Ko, Paraiso, Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang, and Kailan.
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Explore the significant contributions of Antonino Buenaventura and Jose Maceda to Philippine music. This quiz highlights their works, research, and dedication to folk and traditional music. Test your knowledge on these influential national artists and their legacies.