Music Quarter 1 – Module 1:

Music of Lowlands of Luzon:

Elements of Music and Folk Songs

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Music – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 1: Music of Lowlands of Luzon: Elements of Music and Folk Songs First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, Section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio

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Music Quarter 1 – Module 1:

Music of Lowlands of Luzon:

Elements of Music and Folk Songs

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Introductory Message

For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Music 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on “Music of

Lowlands of Luzon: Elements of Music and Folk Songs!”

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both

from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the

learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their

personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent

learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help

learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their

needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the

module:

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also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their

own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as

they do the tasks included in the module.

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will

help you in guiding the learners.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Music 7 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on “Music of

Lowlands of Luzon: Elements of Music and Folk Songs!”

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for

guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to

process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

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What I Need to Know

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or competencies you are expected to

learn in the module.

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the lesson to take. If you get all the

answers correct (100%), you may

decide to skip this module.

What’s In

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previous one.

What’s New

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as a story, a song, a poem, a problem

opener, an activity or a situation.

What is It

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discussion of the lesson. This aims to

help you discover and understand new

concepts and skills.

What’s More

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independent practice to solidify your

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You may check the answers to the

exercises using the Answer Key at the

end of the module.

What I Have Learned

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process what you learned from the

lesson.

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What I Can Do

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will help you transfer your new

knowledge or skill into real life

situations or concerns.

Assessment

This is a task which aims to evaluate

your level of mastery in achieving the

learning competency.

Additional Activities

In this portion, another activity will be

given to you to enrich your knowledge

or skill of the lesson learned.

Answer Key

This contains answers to all activities

in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

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of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the

exercises.

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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning

and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help

you master the Music of Lowlands of Luzon: Elements of Music and Folk

Songs. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different

learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary

level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard

sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be

changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains two lessons, namely:

• Elements of Music

• Folk Songs

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the musical characteristics of representative music

selections from the lowlands of Luzon after listening;

2. describe the distinguishing characteristics of representative

Philippine music of Luzon using a concept map;

3. demonstrate understanding of salient features of Philippine music;

and

4. display patriotism through listening or singing to Philippine music

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What I Know

A. Identify the following musical symbols. Write the answers on a separate

on a separate sheet of paper.

1. ______________ 6. _______________

2. ______________ 7. _______________

3. ______________ 8. _______________

4. ______________ 9. _______________

5. ______________ 10. _______________

B. Matching Type: Match column A with column B. Write the letter of your

choice in your answer sheet.

A B

1. It is the horizontal succession of notes a. composition written or performed in a recognizable shape. 2. Element of music that refers to loudness b. dynamics and softness of sound 3. It is the quality of musical sound or voice. c. form 4. It is the highness or lowness of tone. d. harmony

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5. The speed at which music is played, e. melody often indicated on written compositions by a descriptive or metronome mark. 6. This is the overall structure of a musical f. pitch composition. 7. It is the vertical arrangement and simultaneous g. tempo sound production of notes that blend into a chord.

h. timbre

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Lesson

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Elements of Music and Folk Songs

The music of the lowlands of Luzon is composed of Vocal and

Instrumental music, which varies in every province of Luzon.

The lowland folks are composed mostly of farmers, fishermen, artisans,

vendors, and traders, and common people. They have a deep faith in God,

whom they serve with faith and devotion. His/her key celebrations are

fiestas or festivals for thanksgiving of good harvest, and to honor Jesus

Christ, Santo Niño, Virgin Mary, and patron saints in the Roman Catholic

Church.

This lesson is an overview on the music of the Lowlands of Luzon,

particularly on the Elements of Music in the Folk Songs. Through this

lesson, you will discover how the people of the Lowlands of Luzon express

their feelings towards each other and the environment, their history, and

their religious beliefs through the medium of voice and musical

instruments. You will be asked to participate in a series of activities

provided in this module.

What’s In

SINGING ACTIVITY

Sing this popular song from Tagalog Region, “Leron, Leron Sinta.”

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Notes to the Teacher

This activity will help you assess the learner’s

prior knowledge about the lesson.

PROCESS QUESTIONS: Answer the following questions. Kindly write your answers on your answer sheet. After singing:

1. How did you find the tempo? Was it fast, slow, or moderate? Why?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

2. How did you find the pitch? Was it high, low, or just the right pitch for you?

Explain.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

3. Do you remember what meter is? Identify the meter of the song. Is it in duple,

triple, or quadruple meter?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

4. Did you hear the texture of the song? How did it sound like?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

5. What do you think is the message of the song? Explain.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

6. What kind of song is “Leron, Leron Sinta?”

___________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

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What’s New

Folk songs are songs written by the folk and are sung to accompany daily activities

such as farming, fishing, and putting the baby to sleep. These are traditionally passed

on orally. Most Philippine folk songs have Spanish and other Western influences.

The people created melodic chants and indigenous instruments based on the

materials available where they lived.

The folk songs of Luzon lowlands are performed in his/her native language such as

Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano, and others.

Characteristics of folk songs are as follows:

• originally passed down orally to the family, and to the other members of the

community

• learned through rote

• sung in his/her own dialect

• begins in one key and ends in the same key

• composers and lyricists are usually unknown

• mood can be sentimental, playful, and humorous

• concepts are based on nature or people’s work, tradition, culture

• short and simple

• either in duple meter 2, triple meter 3, or quadruple meter 4

4 4 4

Some examples of Philippine folk songs from the lowlands of Luzon are:

ILOCANO

Pamulinawen

– an Ilocano folk song about Ilocano woman, named Pamulinawen to whom the man is singing.

KAPAMPANGAN https://www.deviantart.com/chris-caragayan/art/Harana-300659038

Atin Cu Pung Singsing

• the song is about a missing heirloom piece,

a ring with a single gem, it expresses the great

sentimental value placed by Filipinos on

inherited objects from parents. https://www.coursehero.com/file/53366080/LIT1A-Atin-cu-pung-singsingpptx/

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TAGALOG

Bahay Kubo

• a traditional Filipino folk song, tells of a small hut with a variety of vegetables surrounding it

screenshot photo from a YouTube video uploaded by robie317

BICOLANO

Sarung Banggi

• a popular Bicolano song written by Potenciano B. Gregorio Sr. that is about a young man who met a lovely provincial young woman one enchanted night.

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2018/06/16/sarung-banggi-festival-honors-a-classic-song-of-bicol/

What is It

Music plays a very important role in our daily lives. Music is the art of combining and

regulating sounds of varying pitch to produce melodious harmony expressive of

various ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm,

tempo, melody, form, harmony, timbre, and dynamics.

ELEMENTS OF MUSIC:

• Rhythm – is the basic element of music, the only one which can exist

independently of the others. It means the placement of sounds in time and

beats of music.

• Melody – refers to the tune of a song or a piece of music.

• Tempo – the Italian word at the beginning of a musical piece that indicates how

slow or fast the piece or music.

• Timbre – is also known as tone color. It refers to the quality of sound of one

voice or instrument.

• Texture – refers to the number of layers as well as the type of layers used in a

composition and how these layers are related. It may be:

1. monophonic – single melodic line

2. polyphonic – two or more melodic lines

3. homophonic – a main melody accompanied by chords

• Dynamics – refers to the degree of loudness or softness of a piece of music. It

also indicates whether there is a change in volume.

• Harmony – refers to the combination of notes played together and the

relationship between a series.

• Pitch – is the relative lowness and highness of the sound.

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What’s More

LISTENING or SINGING ACTIVITY

Listen or sing a folk song of your choice. Describe the elements of music in the song

using the concept map below. Use a separate sheet for your answers.

Title

of

the

Song

Elements of

Music

1. Melody ____________

2. Rhythm ____________

3. Texture ____________

4. Tempo _____________

5. Dynamics____________

6. Harmony ____________

7. Pitch _______________

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What I Have Learned

1. Folk songs in the lowlands of Luzon have Spanish and other

European influences.

2. The melodic chants and indigenous instruments are created based

on the materials available where they lived.

3. The concepts of folk songs are based on the livelihood of the

community like farming and fishery.

4. The folk songs of Luzon lowlands are performed in his/her native

language such as Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog,

Bicolano, and others.

5. The elements of music are rhythm, form, melody, tempo, timbre,

texture, dynamics, harmony, and pitch.

6. Music is the art of combining and regulating sounds of varying pitch

to produce melodious harmony expressive of various ideas and

emotions in significant forms.

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What I Can Do

SONG WRITING ACTIVITY

The concepts of folk songs are based on the livelihood of the community like fishing

and farming.

If you are given a chance to write or compose a Philippine folk song, what would it

be?

1. Create your own song with a title.

2. Explain the message of the song you have created.

3. Then, compose your own lyrics at least 2 stanzas (4 to 5 lines in each stanza).

4. Follow the format below.

5. Write your work on a separate sheet of paper.

Folk song Title: _____________________________________________________

Message of the song:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Lyrics: ________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

________________________________________

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Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper. 1. Which is NOT one of the elements of music?

a. harmony b. texture c. repetition d. rhythm

2. The element of music that refers to the highness and lowness of the sound. a. pitch b. dynamics c. texture d. tempo

3. Leron, Leron Sinta is a Tagalog folk song in what meter? a. duple b. triple c. quadruple d. free meter 4. The following are characteristics of folk songs, EXCEPT? a. sung in his or her own dialect b. begins in one key and ends in different key c. short and simple d. mood can be sentimental, playful, and humorous 5. It is a Kapampangan folk song that tells about the missing heirloom piece. a. Sarung Banggi c. Bahay Kubo

b. Pamulinawen d. Atin Cu Pung Singsing

6. The Italian word at the beginning of a music piece that indicates how slow or fast the piece.

a. timbre b. pitch c. tempo d. dynamics 7. Which element of music refers to the tune of a song or piece of music? a. harmony b. tempo c. rhythm d. melody 8. It is the loudness or softness of a piece of music which also indicates whether there

is a change in volume. a. timbre b. pitch c. tempo d. dynamics 9. A Bicolano folk song which means “One Evening”

a. Sarung Banggi c. Leron, Leron Sinta b. Pamulinawen d. Manang Biday

10. Which of the following is NOT a folk song? a. Magtanim Ay Di Biro c. Manang Biday b. Sitsiritsit d. Pasyon

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Additional Activities

“Magtanim Ay Di Biro” is a Tagalog folk song. Sing the song, and write

its message and values that you can get from it.

MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO

The song tells about the _____________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________.

Magtanim ay di biro, Maghapong nakayuko. Di man lang makaupo, Di man lang makatayo.

Braso ko'y namamanhid, Baywang ko'y nangangawit.

Binti ko'y namimitig, Sa pagkababad sa tubig.

Sa umagang paggising, Ang lahat iisipin.

Kung saan may patanim May masarap na pagkain.

Braso ko'y namamanhid, Baywang ko'y nangangawit.

Binti ko'y namimitig, Sa pagkababad sa tubig.

Halina, halina, mga kaliyag. Tayo'y magsipag unat-unat. Magpanibago tayo ng lakas,

Para sa araw ng bukas. Para sa araw ng bukas!

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Answer Key

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References BOOKS and WEBSITES:

Depart of Education- Bureau of Learning Resources. Music & Arts 7 Learner’s

Material, pp. 5-18.

Depart of Education- Bureau of Learning Resources. Music & Arts 7 Teacher’s Guide,

pp.7-19.

https://www.slideshare.net/lhoralight/k-to-12-grade-7-learning-material-in-music-q1q2

https://www.slideshare.net/ElaineLachica/music-7-1st-quarter-lesson-1-music-of-

luzon-lowlands-folk-music

IMAGES:

https://wobettymarsh128.blogspot.com/2018/08/magtanim-ay-di-biro-lyrics-

tagalog.html

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/410249847277459774/

https://www.whosampled.com/cover/375930/Luz-Morales-Atin-Ku-Pung-Sinsing-

Traditional-Folk-Atin-Cu-Pung-Singsing/

https://www.deviantart.com/chris-caragayan/art/Harana-30065903

http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/2018/06/16/sarung-banggi-festival-honors-a-

classic-song-of-bicol/

http://filipinomusicsheets.blogspot.com/2012/11/leron-leron-sinta.html

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Office Address: IPHO Bldg., Sudlon, Lahug, Cebu City

Telefax: (032) 255-6405

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