Philippine Culture and Arts: Music and Dance

Which type of folk song represents a warrior theme in Philippine culture?

Which painter is known for the romantic and early impressionist work Spoliarium?

Which instrument is categorized as a zither made with bamboo strings?

Who is recognized for pioneering modernism in Philippine sculpture during the 1950s?

Which folk dance performer group is formerly known as the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center?

Which sculpture represents guardian deities through Ifugao wood carvings?

What is the genre of the painting The Christian Virgins Exposed to the Populace by Felix Hidalgo?

Which of the following artists is known for large carved welded-metal sculptures on display at the Manila Memorial Park?

Which of these composers is NOT associated with the classical music scene in the Philippines?

Which early 20th-century painter was known for romanticized landscapes and genre scenes?

Music and Dance

Diverse Tagalog folk songs include kumintang (warrior song), kundiman (love song), panambitan (courtship song), talindaw (seafaring song), and uyayi or hele (lullaby).
Notable classical music composers and conductors: Antonio Molina and Felipe Padilla de Leon, Sr. with Eliseo Pajaro.
Prominent folk dance performers are associated with groups like the Philippine Folk Dance Society and the Bayanihan Philippine Dance Company, highlighting rich cultural traditions.
Traditional music features local materials with instruments such as kulibit (zither with bamboo strings), wooden lutes, guitars, and the git-git (three-string bowed instrument).

Painting

The 1800s saw influential works by Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo, showcasing romantic and early impressionist styles with secular themes, including Luna's Spoliarium and Hidalgo's The Christian Virgins Exposed to the Populace.
Early 1900s artists like Fernando Amorsolo, Fabian de la Rosa, and Jorge Pineda focused on romanticized landscapes and genre scenes, contributing to the visual arts identity.
Painters such as Carlos Francisco, Anita Magsaysay-Ho, and Arturo Luz were influenced by modernism, reflecting Philippine realities in their works.

Sculpture

Ifugao culture is known for wood carvings of bulul figures, symbolizing guardian deities, reflecting indigenous craftsmanship.
Noteworthy sculptors include Guillermo Tolentino, significant during the American colonial period, and Napoleon Abueva, who introduced modernism to Philippine sculpture.
Other talented sculptors include Eduardo Castrillo, known for large carved welded-metal sculptures displayed at the Manila Memorial Park, Solomon Saprid with his Tikbalang expressionist series, and Abdulmari Imao, who offers contemporary takes on traditional Muslim designs.

Explore the rich tapestry of Philippine culture through its music and dance. This quiz covers traditional Tagalog folk songs, iconic composers, and the renowned folk dance performers of the Philippines. Test your knowledge about the various genres and contributions from notable Filipino artists.