The document discusses folk music from the lowlands of Luzon, Philippines. It provides examples of folk songs from that region, such as "Magtanim ay Di Biro" and "Leron, Leron Sinta", which are work songs. It describes the elements of these folk songs, such as their timbre, voice, texture, rhythm, and harmony. The document also defines different types of musical textures like monophony, homophony, and heterophony. It states that these lowland folk songs are considered vocal music. In addition, it provides definitions for vocal music and folk songs, and lists other examples of Filipino folk songs like "Bahay Kubo" and "Sits

1. Music of the Lowlands of Luzon
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2. Music of the Lowlands of Luzon
The lowlands of Luzon cover the regions of NCR, III,
IV. The provinces are Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Pampanga,
and Pangasinan. Since these provinces are located in the
lowland areas, the places are considered for farming and
fishing. This means that their livelihood is shown in their
folk songs like “Magtanim ay Di Biro” and others.

3. Magtanim ay Di Biro
 a popular folk song composed by Felipe De Leon
 work song

4. Leron, Leron Sinta
 a traditional Tagalog folk song
 work song

5. The following are the elements of music in the folk song
“Leron, Leron Sinta:”
Timbre Nasal Head
Voice/Falsett
Chest Tone Guttural
Texture Monophony Homophony Polyphony Heterophony
Rhythm Fast Moderate Slow
Harmony Major Minor Undetermined
Tonality

6. TEXTURE
 is the visual characteristic and appearance of an object.
In music, texture is a basic element that is used to
describe the overall quality of the sound of a piece.

7. Monophonic Texture
 the word monophonic is derived from the term monno
meaning “one sound.” Therefore, monophonic texture
refers to a single musical line without any for of
accompaniment.

8. Homophonic Texture
 some melodies are accompanied by instruments. This
kind of harmonic accompaniment produces a
homophonic texture.

9. Polyphonic Texture
 there are some forms of music that contain two or more
independent musical lines. This kind of music produces a
polyphonic texture which means “having many

10. Heterophonic Texture
 Have you heard of two or more performers
simultaneously singing or playing different versions of
what is essentially the same melody? That kind of
musical texture is called heterophonic.

11. Vocal Music and Folk
Songs
These songs are considered folk songs, folk songs are
considered vocal music.
Vocal Music and Folk
Songs
These songs are considered folk songs, folk songs are
considered vocal music.

12. Vocal Music
Vocal music is a genre performed by one or more
singers with or without instrumental accompaniment where
singing provides the main focus. It features sung words
called lyrics.

13. Folk Song
A folk song is also known as an indigenous or
traditional music, which uses simple melodies. It shows a
specific topic that has a short and simple theme that
convey’s the people’s emotions, thoughts, and ideas.
Folk songs reflect the everyday activities
of the people that focus on love, work,
nature, and children

14. Bahay Kubo
 is a traditional Tagalog folk song
 it tells of a small hut with a variety of vegetables
surrounding it

15. Sitsiritsit
 is also known as “Sitsiritsit Alibangbang,” is a Filipino folk song
 it describes a woman threatening a storeowner that the ants are
going to get him if he is not going to extend credit
 it originated during the country’s Spanish colonization, as its
suggest the ordinary life during the time

16. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
 is a popular Kapampangan folk song