Learning Task 2: Study the song "KALESA", Identity the tempo markings applied in the song then, give the meaning of each markings. Write your answer in your activity notebook. Pasagot po neto yng tama po yung sagot hrp na hrp nko patulong nmn po sana tyy!!

S is for SOUTH

E is for EAST

and

A is for ASIA

SO SEA

It is the most awaiting music in th philippines... It is where you are most interested because of its native word it is naturalit's simple but nice music.

During the pre-spanish period, Filipinos are said to be musical people.  Each region has their own kind but with same characteristics.  These are the following:

1. The music is monotonous and recitative.

2. Mostly simple two-note music.  

3. Some folk songs are religious and based on traditions.

The following are examples:

a) Dal-ot - A song by farmers during wedding, baptism and other parties accompanied by guitar

b) Pamulinawen - An ilocano love song.

c) Dung-aw - a mourning song.

During the Spanish period, the characteristics of Filipino folk songs are the following:

1) More conservative and sacred.

2) Religiosity and musicality

3) Minor key at the beginning shifts to a major key in the 2nd half kundiman

4) Canto Ilocano, monophonic unmeasured style.

5) Canto de Oregano, simple polyphonic settings 

You may ask: Why is folk song important to Philippine music?  Find out in this link: 

Describe Philippine alternative Folk Music: 

What is the difference of folk music with the modern ones?  

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classical cause the composers are very smart how they can do that such a beautiful harmony and melodies. Relaxes you mind too