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MUSIC
Quarter 1 – Module 1b:
Music of the Lowlands of Luzon II

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MAPEH – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1b: Music of the Lowlands of Luzon II

First Edition, 2021

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 The music of the lowlands of Luzon have been very preserved, thus,
these are still famous until today. This module will help you discover how the people
of the Lowlands of Luzon express their feelings towards each other and the
environment, their history, and their religious beliefs.
To show our love to our Philippine culture, we will learn to sing and make your
own simple rhythmic or melodic accompaniment to some selected music of the
Lowlands of Luzon.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:
 Improvise simple rhythmic/ melodic accompaniments to selected music from
the Lowlands of Luzon. MU7LU-Ib-f-4
 Performs music from Luzon lowlands with own accompaniment. MU7LU-Ia-h-
7, MU7LU-Ic-h-10
 Evaluates music and music performances with rubrics on musical elements
and styles.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

Explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine folk
music from the Lowlands of Luzon, in relation to history and culture of the
area
Explore ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that would emulate
the instruments being studied
Show appreciation for the value of music of the Lowlands of Luzon by
illustrating/drawing the lyrics of the songs.

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 What I Know

PRE ASSESSMENT

Direction: Write only the letter that corresponds to your answer. Do this in your
notebook.

1. A song that talks about the difficulties of the life of a farmer, how one has
to bend over the entire day, with no time to sit and no time to stand.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi
2. This humorous song describes a flirtatious woman threatening a
storeowner that the ants are going to get him if he is not going to
extend credit.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
3. The woman in the song was looking for a missing ring given by her
mother and offers her love as a prize for the man who could find it.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
4. It is about a girl with a hardened heart who does not need her lover's
pleading.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
5. The folksong is from Sto. Domingo, Albay and it means “One evening”
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi

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 What’s In

An instrumental music is a recording without human voice or vocals, although

sometimes it may have some inarticulate vocals, such as shouted chirping of birds or
any other natural sounds; but more so, instrumental music is likely played by
instruments alone and this may produce a soothing and relaxing sound. Instrumentals
refer to music that are primarily or exclusively produced using musical instruments.

Musical presentations can be done with one instrument or many instruments played
harmoniously together

Task 1:

Analyze the picture below; pay more attention to the instruments being used. Tell
whether the band members are using Bamboo or Brass Instruments. Write your
answer in your music activity notebook

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 What’s New

TASK 2: Fill-in the blanks with the appropriate lyrics of the song. Copy and answer
this in your Music Activity Notebook.

MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO

Magtanim ay di biro, maghapong (1.) _____________.

Di naman (2.) ________, di naman (3.) ______________.

Sa umaga (4.) ___________, ay agad iisipin.

Kung saan may (5.) ___________, masarap ang pagkain.

(6.) ___________ ko’y namamanhid, baywang ko’y nangangawit.

Binti ko’y (7.) ____________, sa pagkababad sa (8.) _____________.

Hali na, hali na mga kaliyag, tayo’y (9.) ____________________.

Magpanibago tayo ng lakas, para sa (10.) _____________ ng bukas.

What is It

Many of our ancestors coming from the different regions here in the Philippines
have given a big contribution in our musical history and this music became a big help
not only in entertainment but also in some religious ceremonies as well as, easing the
stressful day of work. It maybe of different languages, instruments used and of
different performance but still Philippine music is noticeable to us.

Here are some Traditional Philippine Folk Song from Lowlands of Luzon:
Atin Cu Pung Singsing

It is a traditional Filipino folk song from Central Luzon, Philippines. In the

Kapampangan, the song is sung by adults and children. The origin of the song is
unknown, and there was a debate whether it was pre-historic or colonial. But its
melody is most likely from the 18th century as it was similar to Spanish and Mexican

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folk songs of the era. The folk song, presents a woman as its main character and a
man as a secondary character. The woman in the song was looking for a missing ring
given by her mother and offers her love as a prize for the man who could find it.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing Atin Cu Pung Singsing

(English Translation) (Tagalog Translation from
www.kapitbisig.com)

I had a ring Ako ay may singsing

With a beautiful gem May batong kay inam
I inherited it Binigay sa akin
From my mother Ng mahal kong nanay
I kept it very well Sa tapat ng dibdib
In a chest Iningat-ingatan
But it just disappeared Kung san nawaglit
Without my noticing. Di ko na nalaman

The heartache within me Nawala ang singsing

Is as high as the sky ‘Di ko na Nakita
My crossed hands Abot hanggang langit
Are upon the table Ang taglay kong dusa
Whoever can find Sino mang binata
That ring I inherited Ang makakukuha
My poor heart Ang abang puso ko
Shall forever worship Ay magiging kanya

Magtanim ay di biro

A song that talks about the difficulties of the life of a farmer, how one has to
bend over the entire day, with no time to sit and no time to stand. And then it goes on
to summon the listener to join in, to keep the industrious spirit alive, and to continue
the hard work in the hopes of securing a brighter future. The song wonderfully reflects
the positive, hopeful mentality of the Filipino.

Magtanim ay di biro Magtanim ay di biro

(Tagalog) (English translation)

Magtanim ay di biro, maghapon Planting (rice) is not easy; one is bent

nakayuko. all day long.
Di naman makaupo, di naman makatayo. Can’t stand straight, can’t sit properly.

Sa umaga pagkagising, ay agad iisipin In the morning when we wake up

Kung saan may patanim, Masarap ang We quickly think:
pagkain. Where help is needed for planting
The food is always good

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 Bisig ko’y namamanhid, baywang koy
nangangawit. Come, come friends.
Binti ko’y namimitig, sa pagkababad sa Let’s stretch our muscles
tubig. Let’s renew our strength,
For tomorrow.
Hali na, hali na mga kaliyag.
Tayo’y magsipag-unat-unat,
Magpanibago tayo ng lakas.
Para sa araw ng bukas.

Sarung Banggi

It means “One evening”. The folksong is from Sto. Domingo, Albay. For
Bicolanos, this is not only a song but also a festival that showcases a variety of cultural
and religious activities that are held every 18th to 25th day of May and performed at
night. This festival is a tribute to its composer, Potenciano V. Gregorio, Sr.

Sarung Banggi Sarung Banggi

(Bicolano Folksong) (English Translation)

Sarung banggi, One evening as I lay in my bed

sa higdaan nakadang-og ako hinuni nin I heard the sad song of a bird
sarung gamgam sa lubha ko, At first I thought it was a dream
katorongan, But soon I recognized your voice
bako kundi simong boses iyo palan.
Dagos ako bangon si sakuyang mata I opened my eyes and arose
binuklat, And strained in the darkness to see
Katdong kadikloman akong I looked about and up
nangalagkalag, Then saw your radiant face.
Si sakong pagheling pasering sa itaas
naheling ko simong lau og maliwanag.

Pamulinawen

The song is a popular old Ilocano folk song, possibly pre-Spanish era and is
about a girl with a hardened heart who does not need her lover's pleading. It is about
courtship and love.
Pamulinawen Pamulinawen
(Ilocano) (English Translation)

Pamulinawen, pusok indengam man Pamulinawen, please do not be upset,

Toy umas-asug agrayod'ta sadiam. That was just a joke
Panunotem man inka pagintutulngan It won't happen again,

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 Toy agayat, agukkoy dita sadiam. Have faith, my Darling.

Essem nga diak malipatan ta nasudi If you are still angry,

unay a nagan, Punish me completely
Uray sadin ti ayan, lugar sadino man, And you will expect
Aw-awagan di agsarday, ta naganmo That I won't feel bad.
kasam-itan.
No malagipka, pusok ti mabang-aran.
My love is real
Adu a sabsabong, narway a rosrosas And not merely a joke
Ti adda't ditoy a di nga mabuybuya, My heart's with you
Ngem awan man laeng ti pakaliwliwaan Have no doubt.
No di dayta sudim ken kapintas.
And if that is still not enough
Aywen, biagko, indengam man. I offer you my life
Iyasasokko nga inaldaw That is proof
Ta diak to a kayat ti sabali nga imnas Of my utter love.
Sika laeng, o, biagko, ita ken uray
tanemman If you are still angry,
No malagipka, pusok ti mabang-aran.
Punish me completely
And you will expect
Dakay nga ububbing, didakam'
tultuladen That I won't feel bad.
Ta dakkel kamin nga agiinnarem
Ta ituloyyo ta panagadalyo
Tapno inkay magun-od kakaligumanyo

Essem nga diak malipatan, ta nasudi

unay a nagan,
Uray sadin ti ayan, lugar sadino man,
Aw-awagan di agsarday ta naganmo
kasam-itan.
No malagipka, pusok ti mabang-aran.

Sitsiritsit

This song, also known as Sitsiritsit Alibangbang, is a Filipino folk song. This
humorous song describes a flirtatious woman threatening a storeowner that
the ants are going to get him if he is not going to extend credit, as well as unusual
situations of exchanging a child for a doll or bagoong. It is said to have originated
during the country's Spanish colonization, as its lyrics suggest the ordinary life during
that time. The melody of the song is about the same as Fly Fly the Butterfly.

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 Sitsiritsit Sitsiritsit
(Tagalog) (English translation)
Sitsiritsit, alibangbang Cicada, Butterfly
Salaginto, salagubang. Jeweled beetle, beetle
Ang babae sa lansangan A woman on the street,
Kung gumiri'y parang tandang. Sways her hips like a rooster.
Santo Niño sa Pandacan Child Jesus of Pandacan,
Puto seco sa tindahan Dry pastry on the store.
Kung ayaw kang magpautang If you are not giving credits,
Uubusin ka ng langgam. The ants will eat all your goodies.
Mama, mama namamangka Mister, Mister, rowing a boat,
Pasakayin yaring bata Please take this child for a ride.
Pagdating sa Maynila Once you reach Manila,
Ipagpalit sa manika Trade the child for a doll.
Ale, aleng namamayong, Miss, Miss, holding an umbrella,
Pasukubin yaring sanggol Please take this baby.
Pagdating sa Malabon, Once you reach Malabon,
Ipagpalit sa bagoong. Trade the baby for shrimp paste

What’s More

Task 3:

Let us try to answer the following questions in order to have a clear

understanding about music of the Lowlands of Luzon. Write your answers in your
Music notebook.
1. Among the traditional folk songs of Lowlands of Luzon, which of the songs
you like most?
2. Explain the distinguishing characteristics of representative Philippine folk
music from the Lowlands of Luzon, in relation to history and culture of the
area.

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 What I Have Learned

Now that you have finished this module, you can share with your family and friends
your insights by completing the following sentence prompts. Write your answers in
your notebook.

I have learned that ________________________________________________.

I have realized that ________________________________________________.

I will apply ______________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

TASK : Choose 1 music from Lowlnads of Luzon below and interpret the song you
have chosen by illustrating it through a drawing. Make your drawing colorful and
creative. Use 1 short bond paper.
1. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
2. Magtanim ay di biro
3. Sarung Banggi
4. Pamulinawen
5. Sitsiritsit
Rubric: (Illustration)
Category 5 4 3 2
Drawing Drawing is Drawing is Drawing has The drawing
expressive expressive few details. It lacks almost
and detailed. and somewhat is primarily all detail or it
Shapes, detailed. Little representation is unclear
patterns, use has been al with very what the
shading, made of little use of drawing is
and/or texture pattern, pattern, intended to
are used to shading, or shading, or be. Student
add interest to texture. texture.

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 the painting. Student has Student needs needs to work
Student has basics but had to improve on control
great control not “branched” control.
and is able to out.
experiment a
little.
Design/ Student Student Student The student
Composition applies design applies design applies design does not
principles principles principles appear to be
(such as unity, (such as unity, (such as unity, able to apply
contrast, contrast, contrast, most design
balance, balance, balance, principles to
movement, movement, movement, his/her own
direction, direction, direction, work.
emphasis, and emphasis, and emphasis, and
center of center of center of
interest) with interest) with interest) but
great skill. fair skill. the overall
result is not
pleasing.
Creativity Student has Student has Student has Student has
taken the taken the copied some not made
technique technique painting/drawi much attempt
being studied being studied ng from the to meet the
and applied it and has used source requirements
in a way that is source material. of the
totally his/her material as a There is a little assignment.
own. The starting place. evidence of
student’s The student’s creativity, but
personality/voi personality the student
ce comes comes has done the
through. through in assignment.
parts of the
painting.

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 Assessment
Direction: Read each item carefully. Write only the letter of the best answer in your
notebook.

1. A song that talks about the difficulties of the life of a farmer, how one has to
bend over the entire day, with no time to sit and no time to stand.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi
2. This humorous song describes a flirtatious woman threatening a storeowner
that the ants are going to get him if he is not going to extend credit.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
3. The woman in the song was looking for a missing ring given by her mother and
offers her love as a prize for the man who could find it.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
4. It is about a girl with a hardened heart who does not need her lover's pleading.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
5. The folksong is from Sto. Domingo, Albay and it means “One evening”
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi
6. It is a traditional Filipino folk song from Central Luzon, Philippines. In the
Kapampangan and there was a debate whether it was pre-historic or colonial.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi
7. The listener join in the song to keep the industrious spirit alive, and to continue
the hard work in the hopes of securing a brighter future.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit

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8. The song is a popular old Ilocano folk song, possibly pre-Spanish era and it is
about courtship and love.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit
9. The song is also a festival that showcase a variety of cultural and religious
activities and a tribute to Potenciano V. Gregorio, Sr.
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sarung Banggi
10. The melody of the song is about the same as Fly Fly the Butterfly and it is said
to have originated during the country's Spanish colonization, as its lyrics
suggest the ordinary life during that time
A. Atin Cu Pung Singsing
B. Magtanim ay di biro
C. Pamulinawen
D. Sitsiritsit

Additional Activities

Try to explore ways of producing sounds on a variety of sources that would

emulate the instruments of your chosen song of Lowlands Luzon.

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What I know
Pre-Test
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
What’s In/What’s More – answers may vary
What’s New
1. nakayuko 6. Binti
2. makaupo 7. Namimitig
3. makatayo 8. tubig
4. pagkagising 9. Magsipag-unat-unat.
5. patanim 10. araw
Assessment:
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. D
Answer Key
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