18 Questions
What was the initial belief of Ryan Cayabyab's family about pursuing music?
They believed there was no hope and success in music.
Which influential figure offered Ryan Cayabyab a scholarship despite his family's beliefs?
Salvador Laurel
What elements of music does Ryan Cayabyab use in his compositions?
Syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony
Which genres has Ryan Cayabyab composed for?
Pop, ballads, operas, zarzuela, orchestral, and choral compositions
What is one of the famous compositions by Ryan Cayabyab mentioned in the text?
Da Coconut Nut
What does the history of contemporary Philippine music span from?
Ethnic music to modern Filipino music
What is a characteristic of traditional Filipino music based on the text?
Related to national culture
Which musical style in the text is associated with romantic lyrics and mellow melodies?
Kundiman
What is a common characteristic of Filipino traditional music according to the text?
Learned informally within the community
Which instrument is often used to accompany Kundiman songs in the Philippines?
Violin
What quality makes a Filipino style of music, according to the text?
Singable and easy-to-sing melodies
How was traditional music transmitted according to the text?
Through an oral tradition
What is the main focus of the Philippine Contemporary Music Content Standard?
Understanding characteristic features of contemporary music
Which of the following correctly describes contemporary music according to the text?
Incorporates 20th-century Western art music ideas and latest entertainment industry trends
Who among the listed composers is NOT mentioned as part of the musical triumvirate elevated music beyond folk music?
Francisco Buencamino Sr.
Which musical elements were used by Antonio Molina as mentioned in the text?
Whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, dominant ninths and eleventh chords
Which objective is NOT listed as what learners should be able to do at the end of the quarter according to the text?
Analyze the impact of European folk music on Philippine compositions
What techniques were incorporated into Filipino music according to the text?
New techniques brought by Spaniards and Americans
Study Notes
Philippine Contemporary Music
- Contemporary music is characterized by adopting ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the West and the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.
Historical Background
- Philippine contemporary music has its roots in the country's history, incorporating new techniques brought by the Spaniards and Americans into Filipino music.
- The historical background of Philippine contemporary music can be traced back to the post-Spanish era, influencing the evolution of music in the Philippines.
Notable Composers
- Antonio Molina: a versatile musician, composer, and music educator who used elements such as whole tone scale, pentatonic scale, dominant ninths and eleventh chords, and linear counterpoint.
- Ryan Cayabyab: a renowned composer born on May 4, 1954, known for his pop, ballads, operas, zarzuela, orchestral, and choral compositions, using elements such as syncopation, extended chords, and chromatic harmony.
Filipino Musical Forms
- Banda: a form that retained Spanish characteristics, used as a competitive "tool" between different municipalities, with a Spanish and Mexican style.
- Rondalla: an ensemble of plectrum instruments, often using overtures and arias from operas, shifting between major and minor chords, and used for recreation or courtship.
- Kundiman: a romantic Filipino love song delivered with mellow melodies, often accompanied by a guitar or violin, and used for serenading.
- Original Philippine Music (OPM): created in the Philippines or by Filipinos, comprising Tagalog, English, or Taglish ballads, as well as songs in other languages.
Characteristics of Traditional Music
- Traditional music has its roots in the culture, representing the history, traditions, and thoughts of a community.
- Three characteristics of traditional music: transmitted through oral tradition, related to national culture, and commemorating historical and personal events.
Filipino Style
- Characterized by: duple or triple meter rhythm, singable and easy-to-sing melodies, pleasing harmony, simple structure, and relaxed and easy voice timbre.
Test your knowledge on Philippine contemporary music! This quiz covers topics such as historical background, Filipino musical forms, notable composers, and performing contemporary songs.
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