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Opening Prayer Motivation Learning Competencies: Understand the characteristics of the vocal and instrumental music of the Cordillera. Appreciate their unique tradtions and social rituals. Identify popular instruments of the Cordillera. Music of the Cordillera The Igo...

Opening Prayer Motivation Learning Competencies: Understand the characteristics of the vocal and instrumental music of the Cordillera. Appreciate their unique tradtions and social rituals. Identify popular instruments of the Cordillera. Music of the Cordillera The Igorots, as people of the Cordilleras are called, settled in different parts of the mountains. For this reason, Igorots differ in some ways and characteristics and they are classified into six (6) indigenous groups. Major Ethnolinguistic Groups: Itneg and Tingguian (Abra) Isneg (Apayao) Kankanaey and Ibaloi (Benguet) Ifugao (Ifugao) Kalinga (Kalinga) Bontoc (Mt. Province) Characteristics of Vocal Music: It is melismatic in form, which means that several notes are sung to one syllable of text. Songs are sung in a free rhythm form. Style of singing include the use of half speech sound and frequent pauses. Vocal Music: Salidumay – an indigenous folk song associated with the Igorot and Kalinga natives of the Cordillera mountains in the southern part of the Philippines. It is sung during weddings, festivities, and rituals. It uses pentatonic scale, duple meter, and has a simple rhythm.  Hudhud – consists of narrative chants traditionally performed by the Ifugao community. It is sung during the rice sowing at harvest time, and funeral wakes and rituals. It is comprised of more than 200 chants, each divided into 40 episodes.  Imma-isa-isa – is a Tingguian song sung during rice pounding activity. Ullalim – is an epic song of the Kalingas. Ayoweng – is a Bontoc song sung by the workers in the field.  Bad-iw – is an Ibaloi death ritual song. It uses a leader-chorus type of singing. The ritual usually gives hope of gaining favors for the living from the spirit- relatives. Oggayam – is an Itneg song. It is commonly sung by a solo performer during weddings, harvest-time, peace- pact,and other festive occasions. Instrumental Music: The indigenous musical instruments of the Cordillera people play a very important role in their different rites, ceremonies, and traditions. They are made from various materials such as metals, bamboo, sticks, wood, and animal skin.  Different Ethnic Instruments: 1. Gangsa Ensemble(an old name for copper or brass) - it is a flat gong without boss and considered as the most treasured instrument among the Kalinga. The gangsas are played during festivities like peace agreements, burial rites, or head-hunting ceremonies. Types of Gangsa: Gangsa-topayya is a set of six graduated gongs tied to the belts of six men who kneel down and lay their gongs on their lap. Gangsa-palook has six or more men striking the inner side of the gongs with sticks and allowing them to vibrate. 2. Bamboo Solo/Ensemble Bungkaka or Balingbing (bamboo buzzer) - it is a bamboo tube with an opening or split at one end. It is played by striking the split end against the palm of the hand to produce a buzzing sound.  Tongatong (stamping tube) –these are stamping tubes consisting of six bamboo tubes of different lengths with a node base but open at the upper ends. It is used for healing rites.  Pateteg (leg xylophone) –it is a set of bamboo blades in graduated sizes. It is played in an ensemble of six members by one or two sticks and produces strong and dampened sounds.  Ulibaw (Jew’s Harp) – it is a bamboo instrument made of thin, narrow strip of bamboo or brass. It is characterized by a very thin slit with a thin tongue at the middle part. It is commonly used for courtship and entertainment, and is usually played solo.  Kolitong (bamboo zither) - it is a stringed instrument made from a single bamboo piece around 3-4 inches in diameter with a node at each end. Diwdiw-as (panpipes) – it is a row of five or more slim bamboo tubes of varying lengths tied to each other. It is played by blowing air into the reeds as it is moved  Tongali (nose flute) - it is a nose flute instrument originated from many tribes and is normally played solo by men to woo women, and for general entertainment.  Sulibaw (conical drum) - this is a hollowed wooden drum covered with pig or lizard skin. Its sound is produced by hitting the drum head with the palm of the hand. Generalization The music of the Cordillera people is functional and integrated in their daily activities. The vocal music of the Cordillera people is melismatic in form. The indigenous musical instruments of the Cordillera people play a very important role in their different rites, ceremonies, and traditions. Values Integration Describe how the Kalinga tribes preserve their musical tradition and instruments. As a Filipino, how can you help preserve the traditional Filipino music and instruments? Why do you think it is important? Closure Preservation of ethnic music is essential because it is one of the richest sources of cultural values. Cordillera ethnic music is rich in its cultural values and message. It is rich in oral literature of the Cordillerans. Closing Prayer