LESSON 3: Contemporary Filipino Artist (Dance & Music)

Francisca Reyes Aquino

known as the “Mother of Philippine Folk Dance”

Philippine Folk Dance and Games

Francisca Reyes Aquino’s research that documented local forms of celebrations and rituals that was published in 1926

Tinikling and Cariñosa

Francisca Reyes Aquino’s significant works

Antonio J. Molina

known as the “Dean of Filipino Composers” ; known for his impressionist style in music ; pentatonic scale, linear counterpoints, lively ninth and elevent cords

Ang Batingaw

Antonio J. Molina’s significant work

Leonor O. Goquingco

called the “Trailblazer of Philippine Theater Dance” ; she incoporated ballet with folk and Asian dance ; made Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend and Lore

Filipinescas: Philippine Life, Legend, and Lore

Leonor O. Goquingco’s significant work

Jovita Fuentes

one of the first internationally acclaimed Filipino sopranos and theater actress ; Cio-Cio-san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly ; she was given the title La Embahadora de Filipinas a su Madre Patria

Cio-Cio-san in Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

Jovita Fuentes’ significant work

Honorata Atang Dela Rama

the “Queen of Kundiman” ; starred in Dalagang Bukid, the first-ever Tagalog film musical ; preserved and popularized zarzuela, sarswela, and traditional music

Dalagang Bukid

Honorata Atang Dela Rama’s significant work

Antonino R. Buenaventura

he is credited with making the Philippine Army Band, one of the best in the world ; revived Philippine folk songs and indigenous music ; he made compositions inspired by ethnic songs for the orchestra, symphony and solo instruments

Philippine Army Band

Antonino R. Buenaventura’s signifcant work

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula

mixed Spanish and Muslim dances ; elevated Philippine folk dance to international stages ; innovated authentic tribal dances for theatrical presentation

Singkil

Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula’s significant work

Lucrecia R. Kasilag

known as the “First Lady of Philippine Music” ; she combined traditional tribal music with Western music ; founded the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center ; notable works: Toccata for Percussion and Winds and Legend of the Sarimanok

Toccata for Percussions and Winds

Lucrecia R. Kasilag’s significant work

Levi Celerio

composer and lyricist famous for writing over 4,000 songs ; used the leaf as a musical instrument ; made Pasko Na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Kahit Knting Pagtingin

Pasko Nanaman

Levi Celerio’s significant work

Dr. Ramon Pagayon Santos

modern and avant-garde composer, ethnomusicologist, and conductor ; promotes Philippine contemporary music and researches indigenous musical traditions ; notable for blending traditional instruments with modern composition

Ding Ding nga Diwata

Dr. Ramon Pagayon Santos’ significant work

Ryan Cayabyab

known as “Mr. C.” ; composer, conductor, and musical director of popular OPM songs and chorale ; created hits like Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Da Coconut Nut, and Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka ; promotes young Filipino talents through The Ryan Cayabyab Singers and PhilPop

Pentatonic Scale

is a musical scale with five notes per octave ; it is commonly used in Asian and Filipino folk music because of its simple, pleasant sound 

Counterpoint

means the combination of two or more melodies played at the same time that sound harmonious together

Linear counterpoint

focuses on how each individual melodic line moves smoothly and independently, rather than just forming chords

Chord

is a group of notes played together

Impressionism

in music it is a style that focuses on creating moods, emotions, and atmosphere rather than telling a clear story or following strict musical structure

Cio-Cio-san

means “Miss Butterfly” in Japanese ; she is a young Japanese woman (a geisha) who falls in love with an American naval officer named Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton

Sarswela

is a traditional Filipino musical play that combines songs, dances, and spoken dialogue to tell a story — usually about love, family, and social issues

Avant-garde

in music refers to new, experimental, and innovative styles that challenge traditional rules and forms of composition