Music and Arts During the American Period in the Philippines

Vocabulary flashcards covering key historical figures, events, architectural landmarks, musical genres, and artistic practices from the American Period in the Philippines.

Manila Metropolitan Theater

A notable cultural landmark during the American Period whose grand design reflected new architectural influences and highlighted the creativity of Filipino artists and builders.

Kundiman

A form of music that grew increasingly popular during the American Period, featuring heartfelt melodies that expressed love, longing, and deep patriotism for the Philippines.

Music Education in Public Schools

Schooling during the American Period that helped spread musical knowledge and encouraged Filipino children to learn, perform, and appreciate music.

Treaty of Paris

An agreement signed on December 10, 1898, that transferred Spain's colonial rule of the Philippines to the United States.

December 10, 1898

The exact date the Treaty of Paris was signed, marking the beginning of the American Period in the Philippines.

Commodore George Dewey

The military leader who defeated the Spanish Armada in Manila Bay before the signing of the Treaty of Paris.

Manila Bay

The location where Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish Armada prior to the transition of power to the United States.

Commercial Art

A practical form of art involving illustrations and cartoons in textbooks and publications that supported advertising and communication by blending fine-art skills with practical design.