Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
OBANDO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Paliwas, Obando, Bulacan

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

MUSIC 7
Quarter 3 - Module 2
Performing Music From
Mindanao With Own
Accompaniment

Name: ____________________________________________
Grade and Section: ________________________
Teacher: __________________________________________
Parent’s Signature: _________________________

Prepared By:
Marry Ann D. Veran
Grade 7 MAPEH
TEACHER

Background Information for Learners

The Music of Mindanao

The domiciles of the Islamic cultures are the plains and coastal areas of western Mindanao. Its folk culture and court
music, as early as the 10th century, or even before this time, has been confederated in the musical traditions of the pre-
Islamic culture. The rudiments of Islamic view disapprove music; however, the invasion of the foreign Islamic cultures of
the Arabs and Persians has brought about a great influence on it. The customary practices in music of the people in the
plains and coastal areas of western Mindanao, are essential components of their social being and ethnic identity. The
customary practices of these indigenous groups are a blend of the western and non-western influences.

The Kulintang music is characterized as the highest form of gong music in the Philippines, achieved by Filipinos and in
North Maluku, which is said to have existed for centuries. It is considered an ancient tradition that backdates the
influences of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and the West.

As archaic as this music, however, there has been no record or proof of Kulintang’s origin. The earliest documentation of
instruments which may seem to appear similarly to the modern day kulintang are accounted from various 16th century
European explorers who have witnessed these instruments in their travel.

1. Kulintang Ensemble – It is a gong-based ensemble which is used by the Maguindanao and Maranao of western
Mindanao, the Tausug, the Yakan, the Sama-Badjao of the Sulu Archipelago. These set of instruments have varied
functions but are commonly used for celebrations / rituals. They are mainly divided into two types:
• Kulintangan (Manobo Cotabato)/Kwintangan – These are ensembles of 6-8 hanging melody gongs in a row, hung on
ropes in pyramidal order, with the smaller and higher-pitched gongs near the top.
• Tahunggo, Agung, Salmagi, BlowonSemagi – These are suspended gong ensembles (9-11 gongs, played a melody and
drone player) in various names according to each tribe; and may be completed with 1 or 2 drums.

Music Listening:
Kulintang Ensemble, Mindanao 1966
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1Zgb8_8RAs

2. Bamboo Ensemble – In the Philippine creation myth, the first man and woman were born out of bamboo, which is also
considered by early Filipinos as a connection from the physical world to the spiritual. Many bamboo instruments were
also used for entertainment and self expression. The different ways in playing bamboo instruments include: blowing
(aerophones), shaking or hitting (idiophones), and plucking (chordophones).

Music Listening:
Philippine Music: music of the Mindanao Muslims Uwang Ahadas Gabbang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AR0heXocsA

Music Listening:
Master Samaon Sulaiman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zga6ltxC8PI

The Lumad is one among the indigenous groups in the southern Philippines. Its name was derived from the Cebuano term
which means “native” or “indigenous.” It is a shortened word for “Katawhang Lumad” – literally: “indigenous people.”
This autonym was officially adopted by the delegates of the Lumad Mindanao People’s Federation (LMPF) founding
assembly on June 26 of 1986 at Guadalupe Formation Center, Balindog, Kidapawan, Cotabato, Philippines. From then on,
it has become the self-attribution and ethnic identity of this indigenous group.

Mindanao’s different ethnic group’s musical practices mirror the integration of various traditional traits. The expression of
local religions has permitted pre-Islamic artistic practices to thrive, regardless of Islamic customary dominance in the
community. This type of artistic freedom serves as an evidence of the local community’s sense of independence from any
predominant political or religious teachings.

Exercises/Activities

Independent Assessment 1
Rhythmic Pattern
Directions: Open the YouTube link below. Listen and improvise simple rhythmic patterns as accompaniment, then answer
the following questions.

Music Listening:
El Galina Capituda (Chavacano fr. Zamboanga)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-x1YQ46PCI

1. What did you feel while listening to El Galina Capituda (Chavacano fr. Zamboanga)?
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2. What materials did you use to make an improvised instrument?
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Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if it is wrong. Write your answer on the space
provided.
______ 1. Kulintang is an important social property.
______ 2. The Kulintang instruments of the ensemble is a highly valued priceless heirloom that can command a high price
as dowries.
______ 3. Wood is also considered among early Filipinos as a spiritual connection from our physical world to the
spiritual.
______ 4. The different manners in playing bamboo instruments include blowing, shaking or hitting and plucking.
______ 5. The ownership of kulintang instruments indicates high social status and cultivated taste.

Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Answer the following questions. Write at least two sentences each number.

1. What is the distinct musical style of music of Mindanao?

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2. What do you think is the importance of music of Mindanao?

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PERFORMANCE TASK
Let's Make A Music
Gather materials that you are going to use for this activity. Make a video performance using an improvised
percussion instrument using the available materials at home as your accompaniment in doing rhythmic patterns.
Enjoy and have fun

Rubric for Scoring

CRITERIA Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Approaches Below Standard

20 Pts 15 Pts Standard 10 Pt
12 Pts
Performance Performs with great Performs with Performs with some Performs with little
amount of energy, adequate energy, energy, focus, energy, focus,
focus, intensity, and focus, intensity, and intensity, and intensity, and
conviction. confidence confidence confidence
Style/ Interpretation The performance is The performance is The performance is The performance is
very clear and generally clear and fairly executed with not clear and not well
perfectly executed. properly executed. some inconsistencies. executed.
Percussion Creates highly S Creates effective Creates acceptable Lacks percussion
 effective and percussion music. percussion music. music.
innovative percussion
music.

ASSESSMENT
Directions: Read the statements carefully and identify what are being described. Choose the letter of
the correct answer and write it on your sheet.

1. It is gong-based ensemble used by the Maguindanao and Maranao of western

Mindanao.
A. Agung C. Gabbang
B. Ensemble D. Kulintang Ensemble

2. It is a large, deep-rimmed gong, vertically suspended, hanged, hanged in wooden frames.

A. Agung C. Lugu
B. Bayok D. Sa-il/Lunsey

3. have very rich in folk songs that they use in his/her everyday lives.
A. Bagobo C. Lumads
B. Christian D. Muslim

4. Bamboo is also considered among early Filipinos as a spiritual connection from our physical world to the _______.
A. Instrument C. Music
B. Kulintang D. Spiritual

5. It is a guitar-like made of bamboo, cut before one nod and after next.
A. Gong C. Serongagandi
B. Kudyapi D. Suling

6. It is a native xylophone in Sulu, a bamboo keyboard on, top constructed out of

wood.
A. Agung C. Gabbang
B. Kulintang Ensemble D. Ensemble

7. It is a two-string plucked lute instrument made of wood which resembles an

elongated guitar usually having two strings.
A. Gong C. Suling
B. Kudyapi D. Serongagandi

8. It is a group of people who migrated from Luzon and Visayas who are
mostly Christians.
A. Chavacano C. Gabbang
B. Ensemble D. Migrants/Christians

9. It is made mainly of “tamiang” bamboo, a long, thin-walled bamboo tube.

A. Gong C. Serongagandi
B. Kudyapi D. Suling

10. It is an ensemble of 6-8 melody gongs, hung on ropes in pyramidal order with the smaller and higher-pitched gongs
near the top.
A. Bayon C. Kulintang
B. Kalangan D. Ya-ya

11. Most of the Indigenous cultural communities in Mindanao speak languages

belonging to the Manobo family of languages, except the B’laan,T’boli, and ____.
A. Bagobo C. Teduray
B. Dibabawon D. Ubo

12. The instruments of the Lumads are all originally ________.

A. Bronze C. Metal
B. Hand-made D. Wood

13. A suspended ensemble of 9-11 gongs, is played with melody by a drone player
in various names according to each tribe, and may be completed with 1 or 2
drums.
A. Bayok C. Tahunggo, Agung, Salmagi,
B. Kalangan D. Ya-ya
14. The instrument of the ensemble is highly valued priceless heirloom that can
command a high price as dowries.
A. Agung C. Gabbang
B. Bamboo D. Kulintang

15. It is a collective term for groups of indigenous people from Mindanao, which
means “native.”
A. Bagobo C. Migrants/Christians
B. Lumad D. Yakal

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