2. What's the meaning of contemporary
music?
According to vibraphonist Victor Mendoza,
contemporary music is, simply put, “music
performed and created with what is
rhythmically, harmonically, and
texturally current.”
3. •What is the difference between traditional
music and contemporary music?
One of the differences is that traditional music
focuses on social function. It means that
traditional music supports a culture in which
this music is played. It also reflects the
characteristics of people on that area. while the
modern music focuses on how the music
combined and integrated with a technology.
5. •Filipino composers of the 20th
century contributed their share in
introducing innovative sounds.
With Spain and then America
having colonized the Philippines
from the early 1500s to the late
1800s.This pertains to what kind
of music?
6. •Yet, even 20th century Filipino composers
have managed to retain some traditional
elements in their assimilation ofWestern
techniques. In fact, they have become the
strongest foundations of what we now know
as Philippine music.
19. •NICANORABELARDO (1893 – 1934)
•NicanorAbelardo is one of the “Triumvirate of
Filipino Composers” which includesAntonio
Molina and Francisco Santiago. He studied
music at the Chicago Music College and was
influenced by the musical styles of Schoenberg,
Hindemith and Stravinsky.
20. •Abelardo developed a style that combined
European romanticism with chromaticism.
His compositions contain hazy tones,
dissonance and unusual chordal
combinations. Although a 20th century
modern composer in style, he is also
considered a composer in the Romantic
style.
21. •His best-known compositions include
Mutya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, and
Magbalik Ka Hiran., Naming Mahal.The
main theater of the Culturl Center of the
Philippines (Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo)
and the building housing the College of
Music in UP Diliman are named in his
honor. He died on March 21, 1934.
23. •CIPRIANO “RYAN” CAYABYAB (1954 –
present ) Ryan Cayabyab is a popular
contemporary composer also has
classical compositions to his credit, such
as Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and
Piano, andTe Deum.
24. •Among his numerous compositions are
the award-winning Kay Ganda ng Ating
Musika (1978), as well as the modern
zarzuelaAlikabok (2003), the opera
Spoliarium with libretto by Fides
Cuyugan-Asensio, and a variety of choral
pieces
25. •Cayabyab was born on May 4, 1954 in
Manila. He obtained his Bachelor of
Music degree at the University of the
Philippines’ College of Music. After
which, he became a faculty member
for Composition at the same
University.
27. •Francisco Santiago is known as the
“Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to
the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers.”
He finished his music specialization at
the American Conservatory of Music in
Chicago, where he obtained his
Doctorate Degree in 1924.
28. •Santiago’s music was Romantic in style,
incorporatingWestern forms and
techniques with folk materials. He
composed several works such as
kundiman, symphonies, piano concertos,
and other music pieces for the piano,
violin, and voice.
29. •Among his famous works arePakiusap,
MadalingAraw, Sakali Man, Hibik ng Pilipinas,
Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran, and Kundiman (Anak
Dalita).This piece was sung before the Royal
Court of Spain upon the request of King
Alfonso II.Among the films whose music he
supervised are Kundiman, Leron Leron Sinta,
MadalingAraw, Manileña, and the movie
inspired by his own composition Pakiusap.
41. Alfredo Santos Buenaventura was born in
Santa Maria, Bulacan in 1929 and studied
music at the University of Santo Tomas, the
Centro Escolar University and the Gregorian
Institute. His career brought him teaching
appointments at the Philippine Women’s
University, St. Scholastica’s College and at
the Centro Escolar University, where he
became Dean of Music at the conservatory.
42. He was formerly organist at the
Metropolitan Cathedral in Manila and,
among many other honours, received the
Republican Cultural Heritage Awards in
1964 and 1972 and the Bonifacio
Centennial Awards.
43. •The compositions of
Alfredo Buenaventura
include a number of operas,
symphonic poems, vocal
works and chamber music.
45. •Francisco first learnt music from his
father. At age 12, he could play the organ.
At 14, he was sent to study at the Liceo
de Manila. There, he took up courses in
composition and harmony under Marcelo
Adonay. He also took up pianoforte
courses under a Spanish music teacher.
He did not finish his education as he
became interested in the sarswela.
46. •As a musical director, he was involved in anumber of
movies such as "Mabangong Bulaklak", "Ang Ibong
Adarna", "Mutya ng Pasig", and "Alitaptap“
•Among his compositions are:
• "En el bello Oriente" (1909)
•"Ang Una Kong Pag-ibig", a popular kundiman, was
inspired by his wife.
•Ang Larawan" (1943), also one of his most acclaimed
works
48. •Antonino Buenaventura was born on May 4,
1904 in Baliuag, Bulacan. He was born in a
family of musicians; his father Lucino
Buenaventura was a musician at the Spanish
Artillery Band in Intramuros. He studied
under Nicanor Abelardo at the University of the
Philippines Diliman Conservatory of Music and
graduated in 1932 with a Teacher's Diploma in
Music, major in Science and Composition and
became an assistant instructor at the
Conservatory.
49. •Buenaventura's music was influenced by
different ethnic Philippine folksongs.
• he composed the accompaniment to the
folk dance "Pandanggo sa Ilaw" and
incorporated ethnic melodies and
instruments to some of his compositions
51. •was a Filipino composer, conductor
and music administrator. He was
named a National Artist of the
Philippines for his services to music.
He was also known as the Claude
Debussy of the Philippines due to his
use of impressionist in music.
52. •Molina made his first composition in 1912
titled Matinal, He was appointed to teach
harmony, composition, music history, and
violincello at the UP Conservatory of Music,
pursuing a career in music education until
being appointed dean of the Centro Escolar
Conservatory of Music. As a composer
Molina is credited with over 500
compositions.
63. 10. Filipino composers of the 20th century
contributed their share in introducing
innovative sounds.With Spain and then
America having colonized the Philippines
from the early 1500s to the late 1800s.
This pertains to what kind of music?
64. •11,.The only Filipino composer with two
doctoral degrees in music
•12. is known as the “Father of the Kundiman”
•13. popular contemporary composer also has
classical compositions to his credit, such as
Misa, Four Poems for Soprano and Piano, and
Te Deum.
65. 14. He was formerly organist at the Metropolitan
Cathedral in Manila and, among many other
honours, received the Republican Cultural
Heritage Awards in 1964 and 1972 and the
Bonifacio Centennial Awards.
15. is one of the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers”
which includes Antonio Molina and Francisco
Santiago. He studied music at the Chicago Music
College and was influenced by the musical styles of
Schoenberg, Hindemith and Stravinsky.
66.
67. Directions: From the physical activities listed
below, select your most favorite physical activity
then briefly explain why you like it.Write your
answer in ¼ sheet of paper. Do this for 5 minutes.
• swimming • dancing • walking • biking • jogging
• playing badminton, tennis • yoga • playing
basketball • weightlifting • zumba
68. A well-balanced diet is very important because it
provides nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to keep
the body and mind strong and healthy. It helps
maintain healthy body weight, provides energy,
allow better sleep, and improve brain function.
Engaging in physical activities, eating the right food
or having a wellbalanced diet, getting enough rest
and sleep are beneficial for optimal healthy life
