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Music of Palawan
Palawan
- One of the most visited places in the Philippines
- Has beautiful beaches
- Underground River
- Discovery of the Tabon Man
Cuyuna
- Lives in the island of CUYO/CUYO ISLAND
- One of the OLDEST inhabitants of Palawan
- Highly developed culture
Subing
Batungtung
Lantoy
Tipanu
Gimbal
Palawan
- People with fair skin and slender built
- People that plays songs that expresses closeness to nature.
Instruments
1. Gimbal
2. Babandin large brassed bossed gongs
3. Pagang an instrument made from SELECTED MATURE BAMBOO WITH FOUR STRINGS STRETCHED TO THE BODY.
BABANDIL PAGANG
MUSIC OF MINDORO
Mindoro
- Southern tip of Luzon
- Seventh Largest Island of the Philippines.
- Name of the tribe called Hanunuo Mangyans
Mangyans a genetic name for all the indigenous groups that stays/ lives in the island of Mindoro
Hanunuo used to describe Mangyans who have remained faithful to the traditions of Mindoro
Sanskrit system of writing of the Mangyans
Ambahan poem and songs chanted by the Hanunuo-Mangyans.
- Comes from the word AMBA invocation of the Spirit
- 3 134 lines, riddle-like manner
Themes of Ambahan
1. Birth
2. Marriage
3. Old age
4. Sickness
5. Nature
Instruments
Chordophones Aerophones Idiophones
Gitgit a three stringed fiddle played Bangsi is an external pipe flute Barimbaw is a bamboo slit gong that
with a bow made from bamboo is played with a stick
Kudling is a zither made from Tangkap is a bamboo whistle Kaluntang a percussion sticks cut
bamboo that has parallel strings from softwood. They are played by
striking each other.
Kudyapi- is a six stringed zither that is Cantuy is a a Mangyans nose flute Agong- is a bossed bronze gong that is
carvedout of soft wood. It has six struck with bamboo sticks.
nylon threads that can be plucked or - Instrument used in social
strummed. gathering such as good
harvest and burials
Visayan Music
Instruments:
1. Guitar
2. Koratang
3. Buktot
4. Lig it
5. Lantoy
PE BOYS
Folk Dance are reflections of a peoples culture. It reflects the CUSTOMS, TRADITIONS, SENTIMENTS and
FEELINGS OF PEOPLE.
Folk Dancing is the oldest form of dance and probably one of the earliest forms of communication
a. Ethnic Traditions
- Most Folk dances originated as a traditional dances of a country. They evolved from the everyday activities
and experiences in people.
a. Vaudeville or bodabil a dance that was introduce by the Americans which includes ENTERTAINMENT, ROUTINES
and COMEDY SKITS.
b. Ballet this is decidedly Western innovation and invention in dance and was taught by LUVA ADAMEIT to the first
generation of teachers and choreographers.
c. Modern Dance
d. Folk and Social Dances
Dance Formations
Column Formation Partners Facing Front Column Formation Partners Facing Each Other
Column Formation/ Partner Facing Each other Column Formation Partners Facing Each Other
Double Circle
Partners back to back Position
Dance Positions
1. Closed Dance Position Partners faced each other with shoulders parallel. Each person shift slightly to his or her
left so he or she can look over his partners right shoulder. They are somewhat further apart than in the customary
ballroom dance position; arms are higher and extended.
2. Semi closed position partners keep the same hand position but turn to face forward to the boys left and girls
right. His right hand and her left side are adjacent to each other.
3. Open Position partners stand side by side, with inside hands joined and free hands positioned on waist. In most
of our folk dances, the girl holds her skirt with her free hand and the boy places his free hand behind his back
above the hip.
TERMS USED IN DANCE POSITIONS
1. Inside hand or foot this refers to the hand or foot that is near the partner, when the couples are side by side.
2. Outside hand or foot this means the hand or foot is far from the partner, when the couples are side by side.
3. Starting Position when ready to begin a dance, each person usually has one foot free and slightly lifted ready to
move at the proper movement. This is known as the free foot. The foot bearing the bodys weight is the supporting
foot. The free hand is the one not in contact with ones partner at any point.
A. First Position
Arms
- Arms encircle forward at chest and arms palms facing the body inward.
Feet
- Heels together, toes apart
B. Second Position
Arms arms raised sideward at shoulder level and palm facing upward
Feet apart sideward
C. Third Position
Arms the Right Arm (L) makes a half circle over and in front of the head, while the Left (R) arms in 2nd position
Feet heel and instep together
D. Fourth Position
Arms Left (Right) arm raised overhead, palm facing sideward, and R and L arm encircled forward at chest level,
palm facing down
Feet feet apart and walk stride position
E. Fifth Position
Arms the arms are rounded above the head so that the fingertips are just within the line of visions
Feet heel and toe together