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LEARNING ACTIVITY NO. 8 MAPEH 7 – PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
Activity Title: Instrumental Music of Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan and Visayas
Learning Target: I can describe the Musical Instrument of Cordillera, Mindoro, Palawan, and
Visayas.
References: MAPEH 7, Music 7 Quarter 2- Module 2: Music and Arts Learners Manual Grade
7, Siobal, Lourdes R., et.al., Department of Education.https://grade7.modyul.online/music-7-
quarter-2-module-2-vocal-music-of-cordillera/
DISCUSSION
Instrumental Music of Cordillera Musical instruments of Cordillera are like the vocal
music.
These instruments are used during ceremonies, rituals, and celebrations.
1. Metal Instruments
A. Gangsa Toppaya. The gongs are played by striking with the palm while
rested on the lap.
B. Gangsa Palook. The gongs are beaten with wooden mallets while held by the
left hand. Gangsa palook is usually played by men.
2. Bamboo Instruments: Woodwind and Percussion Instruments
A. Bungkaka or Bilbil. It is played by striking against the palm of one be hand.
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B. Tongali. It is a nose flute. It is played with the extreme forward edge of the right or left
nostril.
C. Tongatong. These are bamboo tubes played by stomping each against the
ground.
D. Patteteg. It is composed of bamboo of different sizes for varied timbre. It is
split in half and struck by a wooden stick while on the lap.
Instrumental Music of Mindoro
1. Kudyapi. It is a two-string long neck lute, one string for the melody and one
for the drone.
2. Kalutang. It is a pair of percussion bars or wood stuck to each other to
produce a pitch. “KA’ means company while LUTA (visayan word) means
separated.
Instrumental Music of Palawan
1. Basal. It is a gong ensemble is a set of one or two big gongs. The agung, and
a pair of small ringed gongs, sanang and gimbal (drum).
2. Gimbal. It is a drum. A musical instrument played with basal.
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Instrumental Music of Visayas
1. Rondalla. It is a string ensemble that originated in Spain which means “serenade”. It is group
of string instruments played with pick. Juan Silos, Jr, the “Father of Rondalla” is one of many
Filipino musicians lead the ensemble.
Rondalla Instrument
Banduria. It is the soprano instrument and usually plays the melodic line of the
composition. It is an instrument that has 14 strings with 16 frets and short neck.
Laud. It comes from Spanish word “lute”. It is a plectrum-plucked chordophone
that has 12 strings in pairs. It is similar to banduria, tunes in fourths, but its range
is one octave lower.
Octavina. It has shorter neck compared to guitar with 14 strings and 16 frets. It is
played with laud, the lower notes in accompaniments and in unison with the bass
notes.
Guitar. A popular musical instrument with 6 strings. It plays the rhythm of the
musical piece.
Bajo de Arco. It is the largest among instruments in most string assemble. It has
thick strings, large body and low notes. The number of strings varies to 4 — 6 and
can have pitches three octave lover than middle octave. It plays bass part of the
musical piece.
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Direction: Arrange the musical instruments by completing the table by identifying the musical
instruments according to its place of origin. Use ½ crosswise for this activity.
Laud Tongatong Guitar Sanang Bajo de Arco
Kudyapi Octavina Basal Tongali Kalutang
Gangsa Gitgit Gabang Bandurria Ulibao
Gimbal Bungkaka Pateteg Tultugan Binanog
Cordillera Mindoro Palawan Visayas
