Performing Arts: Southeast Asian Contemporary and Emerging Music and Philippine Pop Music (OPM)

A set of Question-and-Answer flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture notes on Southeast Asian contemporary/music arts, Philippine pop music (OPM), Manila Sound, MIDI, tunog kalye, and 2000s music videos and artists.

What combination of influences shapes Southeast Asia's contemporary and emerging music and arts, including the Philippines?

A mix of Western, Islamic, Hindu-Buddhist, and Indigenous influences.

What can understanding Southeast Asian art forms help learners know about their neighbors?

Their beliefs, religion, customs, and traditions.

How has modern technology affected contemporary and emerging arts in the region?

It has helped develop and spread them through recording, distribution, and digital media.

In music theory, how many steps and what types occur in an octave of the diatonic scale?

Five whole steps and two half steps.

What is Manila sound?

A 1970s Filipino pop music genre/rock movement about urban life in Metro Manila that evolved into Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

What does OPM stand for?

Original Pilipino Music – Philippine popular songs composed by Filipinos.

Name three popular Filipino artist-actors from the 1970s listed in the notes.

Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Pilita Corrales.

Name some jukebox-style artists listed for the 1970s.

Claire dela Fuente, Didith Reyes, Imelda Papin, Ryan Cayabyab, Basil Valdez, Rey Valera, Freddie Aguilar.

Name some groups that contributed to OPM in the 1970s.

Boyfriends, Hotdog, VST & Co., Asin.

What does MIDI stand for and why is it important?

Music Instrument Digital Interface; it allows computers and machines to imitate and produce sounds, making music writing and recording easier.

Which devices and formats helped popular music reach listeners in earlier decades?

Phonographs/gramophones, vinyl records, radios, televisions, and cassette tapes.

What is tunog kalye?

1990s OPM style music heard on the streets, with lyrics from everyday life; bands used electric guitars and hip-hop; mainstream alternative sounds.

Name some popular 1990s OPM groups.

Eraserheads, Rivermaya, South Border, The Company, Smokey Mountain, Side A.

Name some popular 1990s solo OPM artists.

April Boy Regino, Jaya, Vina Morales, Donna Cruz, Jolina Magdangal, Ariel Rivera, Carol Banawa, Andrew E., Lani Misalucha, Joey Ayala, Roselle Nava, Blakdyak.

What is the difference between karaoke and videoke?

Karaoke provides accompaniment with lyrics; videoke adds scoring and AI judging of pitch, timing, and dynamics.

What characterized 2000s OPM music videos?

Peak popularity with showmanship, creative cinematography, and concepts; subgenres include R&B, dance, soul, and inspirational.

Name some popular OPM bands of the 2000s.

Parokya ni Edgar, Bamboo, Hale, Cueshe, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola.

Name some popular 2000s solo OPM artists.

Sarah Geronimo, Kyla, Charice Pempengco, Angeline Quinto, Jonalyn Viray, Aiza Seguerra, Nina, Yeng Constantino, Jovit Baldivino, Nyoy Volante, Jed.

What is the origin of pop music according to the notes?

Originating from the US and UK.

What are the typical characteristics of pop music as described in the notes?

Strong beat, catchy tunes, simple lyrics, and a repeated chorus; topics relatable to youth; widespread via technology.