Untitled Flashcards Set

Francisco Santiago

Known as the 'Father of Kundiman', he specialized in music at the American Conservatory of Music.

Kundiman

An art song that expresses a man’s love for a woman, characterized by a time signature of ¾ and often shifts from a minor to a major key.

Nicanor Abelardo

A composer who elevated the Kundiman to an Art Song status equivalent to that of the German Lied and French Chanson.

Antonio Molina

The first National Artist for Music in the Philippines, known as the 'Father of Philippine Impressionist Music'.

Lucio San Pedro

A 'Romantic Nationalist' composer who blended Philippine folk elements with Western forms; his famous work is 'Sa Ugoy ng Duyan'.

Cipriano 'Ryan' Cayabyab

Declined National Artist of Music in 2018, known for his work across both popular and classical music, and influences from various genres.

Gangsa Ensemble

An ethnic music group played by tribes like Kalinga, Ifugao, and Bontoc, using smooth-surfaced gongs.

Rondalla

A Spanish-origin string ensemble popular in Filipino folk music consisting of instruments like guitar, laud, and octavina.

Kudyapi

A boat-shaped, 2-stringed lute commonly used in Filipino folk music.

Musikong Bumbong

Bands using bamboo instruments, popular at festivals.

Sarsuwela

A form of melodrama involving songs and dances, typically accompanied by a rondalla.

Lowland Regions

Regions of the Philippines where music is heavily influenced by Spanish colonization.

Diatonic Scale

A 7-note scale used in traditional Filipino music, differing from the Asian pentatonic scale.

Ethnic Music

Music that retains unique indigenous elements, often associated with specific tribes or cultural groups.

Vocal Jazz Acapella

A genre produced and performed by Ryan Cayabyab that includes albums like 'One', 'One Christmas', and 'One More'.