Filipino Reviewer: Important Works and Literary Forms during the Spanish Period

Vocabulary flashcards covering key literary works, poetry forms, and musical tempos from the Spanish period in the Philippines.

Doctrina Christiana

The earliest book printed in the Philippines in the year 1593 during the Spanish period (panahon ng mga Kastila).

Pasyon

A narrative poem and song about the life, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Hesukristo).

Korido

A type of romantic poetry with 8 syllables per line and a fast tempo (Allegro), often containing stories of mystery, heroism, legends, and fantasy.

Awit

A type of poetry with 12 syllables per line and a slow tempo (Andante), typically discussing real life, love, adventure, and society.

Dasal / Aklat ng Dasal

A book containing various collections of prayers used in worship and devotion.

Andante

The slow tempo or rhythm (mabagal na kumpas / himig) characteristic of an awit.

Allegro

The fast tempo or rhythm (mabilis na kumpas / himig) characteristic of a korido.