Sound

Elements of Excerpts in the text

Sound
Alliteration “Pauli ako sa Payaw”
“Ugaling kon ikaw Uhawon”

“Munispyo, sa diin ang hustisya?

Yari si Dansoy mahika,
Mahika sa paghigugma”

“Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko”

Repetition “Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw
Pauli ako sa Payaw
Ugaling kung ikaw hidlawon
Ang Payaw imo lang lantawon”.

“Dandansoy kon imo apason

Ugaling kon ikaw uhawon”.

“Konbento, sa diin and cura?

Munisipyo, sa diin hustisya?”.

“Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko,

Gisi-gisi-a kay tambihon ko”.
Rhyme “Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw
Pauli ako sa Payaw
Ugaling kon ikaw hidlawon,
Ang Payaw imo lang lantawon.”

“Dandansoy, kon imo apason

Bisan tubig di ka magbalon
Ugaling kon ikaw uhawon
Sa dalan magbubon-bubon.”

“Konbento, sa diin and cura?

Munisipyo, sa diin ang hustisya?
Yari si Dansoy makiha,
Makiha sa paghigugma.”

“Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko,

Gisi-gisi-a kay tambihon ko,
Ugaling kon magkasilo,
Bana ta ikaw, asawa moa ko.”
Assonance “Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw
Pauli ako sa Payaw
Ugaling kun ikaw hidlawon
Ang Payaw imo lang lantawon

Dandansoy, kon imo apason

Bisan tubig di ka magbalon
Ugaling kon ikaw uhawon
Sa dalan magbubon-bubon
 Konbento, sa diin ang cura?
Munisipyo, sa diin ang hustisya?
Yari si Dansoy makiha,
Makiha sa paghigugma

Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko,

Gisi-gisi-a kay tambihon ko,
Ugaling kon magkasilo,
Bana ta ikaw, asawa mo ako”.

Dandansoy

The poem gives off the sound of dramatic confession and a challenge to Dandansoy to
prove his love. It is sounds as a request for Dandansoy to make an effort or a grand
gesture to show off his love. It is a presentation of the traditional way of courting
woman in the Philippines. An introduction to Philippine tradition of courting through a
poem. Woman before is quite blunt and demanding when a man tries to show their
affection, they are very verbal and certain on what treatment they need, want and
deserve as a woman we call that as “Dalagang Pilipina”.

There were sound elements found in this poem. Rhyme, repetition and alliteration is
present. These elements often gave a special effect to the poem and often affects the
meaning of the poem the moment you read it. The rhyme creates a loop that makes the
poem sound like a song in the ears. In the first stanza in the first and second line the
rhyming words are “ikaw and Payaw” while “hidlawon and lantawon” in the third and
fourth line. Second stanza the rhyming words are “apason, magbalon, uhawon and
magbubon-bubon”. In the third stanza the rhyming words are “cura, hustisya, makiha
and paghigugma”. Lastly in the fourth stanza the rhyming words are “ko, magkasilo
and ako”. The organization of sounds is clean and almost sound like perfect but it is not
for the reason that in the first stanza there were two different sounds that rhymes which
was “aw” and “on”, then “on” was continuously use on the second stanza as the
rhyming sound. In the third and fourth stanza consistently used the same rhyming
sound which is “a” and “o” for the fourth stanza.

Repetition is also present in the poem. Here then repetition of words are found in each
of the four stanzas. First stanza there is the repetition of “Payaw and ikaw” in the lines “
Dandansoy, bayaan ta ikaw Pauli ako sa Payaw Ugaling kung ikaw hidlawon Ang
Payaw imo lang lantawon”. In the second stanza there is repetition of the word “kon”
found in the lines “Dandansoy kon imo apason”, “Ugaling kon ikaw uhawon”. Third
stanza, there is the repetition of the phrase “sa diin” found in the first and second line,
“Konbento, sa diin and cura?”, Munisipyo, sa diin hustisya?”. Lastly the fourth stanza
has the repetition of the word “panyo” in the first line, “ Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo
ko” and “ko” in the first and second line “Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko, Gisi-gisi-a
kay tambihon ko”.
Dandansoy is a short poem but it did used a few words repeatedly. There were
repetitions of “Payaw”, “ikaw”, “kon”, “sa diin” and “ko” which is usually done to put
emphasis in those words. This highlights the words to give extra attention to these
words and also to introduce them. Since this is originally a Bisayan song, repetition of
some words in this language serves also a way to translate or define it’s meaning or to
give another opportunity to understand what the word meant. Fascinating effect is that
this will lead them to curiosity and amazement to the language and soon then decide to
learn the language.

There was a repetition of the same sounds at the start in series of words in each stanza
in the original version. In the first stanza there is “Pauli ko sa Payaw” where there is the
repetition of the sound “p”. Second stanza there is “Ugaling kon ikaw Uhawon” there
then is the repetition of “u”. Third stanza, “Munispyo, sa diin ang hustisya? Yari si
Dansoy mahika, Mahika sa paghigugma” represents the repetition of “m”. Lastly in the
fourth stanza, “Panyo mo kag ini’ng panyo ko” the repetition of “p”. Alliteration was
found in the second line and third line of the first stanza also in the third stanza second,
third and fourth line. Alliteration is also found at the fourth stanza on the first line. This
arrangement makes the poem more attractive to the listeners and this also makes
appealing to hear. The alliteration laced-words pulls the readers interest to reread each
line or linger to them a little longer where each line is packed with meaning.

Now we go to assonance. There is a very consistent use or presence of assonance that

can be observed in the poem as it has the rhyming element it also led to the use of
assonance making the words sound like a lullaby. All four stanza has assonance laced-
words which creates rhythm in the readers mind making the lines more memorable.
The short use of vowels “o”, “a” and “i” makes the line sound quicker in pace and
energetic. The use of the assonance is subtle than the traditional rhyming meaning this
can be used as more without being redundant. Besides the rhythm assonance can make
it also brought musicality to the poem as it was organized to do the exact same thing.

The presence of the sound elements in this poem served it purposes. It is necessary to
include these elements in writing a poem because this makes a poem comprehensible in
a very unique way since most poem is deep and the meanings were hidden these
elements serves as a way to understanding and connecting to a poem. A poem is not
just rhyming and the use of highfalutin or uncommon words it is also about the
organization of sounds for better interpretation. Appropriate organization of sounds
also leads readers to reread the poem or delve in to it more deep which this poem gives.

Lubi-Lubi

Elements of Excerpts in the text

Sound
Alliteration “Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto”

“Ngalan ng labindalawang buwan,

Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin”

“Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin,

Sabay-sabay nating awitin”.
Repetition “Lubi-lubi”

“Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin,

Sabay-sabay nating awitin”.
Rhyme “Enero,Pebrero,Marso,Abri,
Mayo, Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto”

“Halina at pag-aralan,
Ngalan ng labindalawang buwan”
 “Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin
Sabay-sabay nating awitin”
Assonance “Enero, Pebrero, Marso, Abril, Mayo,
Hunyo, Hulyo,Agosto,
Setyembre, Oktubre, Nobyembre, Desyembre,
Lubi-lubi.”

As all poems have, present in this poem are some of the sound elements. There is
rhyming, repetition, alliteration; assonance and consonance. Here in this poem
observed the consistent use of rhyming words at the end of each line in every stanza. In
the first and second line there are the words “Mayo and Agosto” both ending in “o”,
“Enero,Pebrero,Marso,Abri, Mayo, Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto” In the second stanza there
is rhyywitb the words “pag-aaralan and buwan” found in the first and second line “
Halina at pag-aralan, Ngalan ng labindalawang buwan” both ending in “an”. Lastly in
the third and fourth line of the second stanza there is rhyiminv between the words
“bigkasin and awitin” found in “Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin, Sabay-sabay nating
awitin” both ending with “in”. Rhyming makes a poem more fascinating as it enters
our ears. It serves us a window for better comprehension and connection of the reader
to the poem being recited and being heard. Rhyming gives a poem and organization not
to bombard the readers with information rather to connect them even better. This also
creates an echo leaving a lasting effect to the readers, evoking emotions. The rhyming
here creates an entertaining vibe but in a very informative way.

Alliteration was also illustrated in the poem that repeats the same sound at the start of
series of words and is found at this poem. In the first stanza there is “Hunyo and
Hulyo”, “Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto” repeating the letter or initial “h”. In the second stanza
there is “bigkasin and buwan” found in the second and third line of the stanza “Ngalan
ng labindalawang buwan, Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin” starting with the same letter or
initial which is “b”. Here also found in the second stanza is “natin and nating”
repeating the use of the letter “n” found in the third and fourth line “Ulit-ulitin natin
bigkasin, Sabay-sabay nating awitin”. Alliteration in the poem gives an audible pulse
making the poem sound lulling. It is very informative but it gives off a jolly emotion
making learning fun very appropriate to catch children’s attention and interest by
letting them vibe with the poem and learning at the same time. Alliteration here made
the poem playful yet musical that will make the readers remember things.

Repetition was also present in the poem but it is observed that here is a very minimal
use of repetition in this poem since it is very short. Here found the title itself is
repeating the same word “Lubi-lubi” which is also found in the first stanza in the last
line. In the second stanza there is also repetition of the words “ulit and sabay” found in
the third and last line “Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin, Sabay-sabay nating awitin”.
Repetition is applied when there is in need of emphasis to ward, to make the attention
of the readers to focus to a certain word. This also introduces the word, giving of it’s
meaning to repetition and emphasis helps the readers to comprehend well not just the
word but the whole poem itself this just serves like a staircase into the truth or into the
realization of what the poem is all about. Creating a rhythm in repeating some words
emphasizes emotions, importance and sense of urgency of the word. Repetition in
words also makes the poem or word memorable.

There are only few words that can be read with the absence of a vowel so here in this
poem of course assonance can be observed. In the first line there is “Enero and
Pebrero”, “Marso and Mayo”, there is also “Hunyo and Hulyo” we also have
“Setyembre, Nobyembre and Desyembre”. Assonance is also present in the second
stanza here we have “Halina at pag aralan natin Ngalan ng Labindalawang buwan Ulit-
ulitin natin bigkasin Sabay-sabay nating awitin”. The repetition of the vowel sounds
creates rhythm in readers minds making the lines memorable. This technique gives
musicality to the poem so basically assonance is rhyming without being redundant. The
short use of “e”, “a” and “u” makes the poem sound jolly and energetic with the quick
pace.

The elements of sound present in the poem did a special effect in reading the poem
giving of the mood and emotion of the poem making it easier to understand the poem.
The poem was very informative but through the elements of sound present it made the
poem fun and enjoyable to read it not just inform or educate children but also made
learning fun for them in so many ways. Most informative texts are boring for some
children mostly if it is long but this time it was through a very interactive, fun and
meaningful poem. It may be used to inform but the elements of sound brought it to a
different level. The rhythm and rhymes are lulling but also fun. The alliteration and
assonance created a rhyme that makes the poem memorable and leads readers to delve
in to the poem deeper and longer.