This document discusses the vocal music of Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines. It notes that the vocal music expresses the thoughts and emotions of the people in Mindanao and reflects their natural and spiritual life. There are two main types of songs - religious chants sung during religious services and secular songs, which include love songs, legend chants, and lullabies. Several specific examples of vocal music styles are then listed, such as the Tausug's "Angan bata" lullaby and the Manobo's "Antang" matchmaking song.

1. Lesson I :Vocal Music of MindanaoLesson I :Vocal Music of Mindanao
Ulyses O.Tafalla
G7 - MAPEH

2. CharacteristicsCharacteristics
Use of bamboo idiophones
and flutes (Malaysia)
Long , melismatic melodies
(Indian/Islamic)
Gong playing (Indonesia, Laos,
Thailand and Burma)

3. MindanaoMindanao
The second largest and the
easternmost island in the
Philippines.
It is named after the
“Maguindanaons” who constituted
the largest Sultanate.

4. Vocal Music of MindanaoVocal Music of Mindanao
It expresses their thoughts
and emotions.
It is a reflection of the
natural and spiritual life of
all people in the island.

5. Instrumental Music of MindanaoInstrumental Music of Mindanao
It is used to
accompany dances
and rituals.

6. Kung alam mo lang…Kung alam mo lang…
There are two distinct
types of song that are
popular among the
Maguindanaons.

7. Religious ChantsReligious Chants
Sung during Friday noon
service, the puwasa or
Ramadan, and the periodic
commemoration of the dead.

8. Secular SongsSecular Songs
Love songs,
legend chants, and
lullabies.

9. The following are the vocal music ofThe following are the vocal music of
Mindanao…Mindanao…
Angan bata – lullaby of the Tausugs
Binua – children’s lullaby of the
Bajaos.
Sua-sua – courtship song from Jolo.
Antang – matchmaking song of the
Manobo.
Bayok – entertainment song of the

10. The following are the vocal music ofThe following are the vocal music of
Mindanao…Mindanao…
Angan bata – lullaby of the Tausugs
Binua – children’s lullaby of the
Bajaos.
Sua-sua – courtship song from Jolo.
Antang – matchmaking song of the
Manobo.
Bayok – entertainment song of the