Quarter 1 - Ma 5 - Lessons 1-6
Quarter 1 - Ma 5 - Lessons 1-6
p Piano Soft
f Forte Loud
ff Fortissimo Very Loud MUSIC AND ARTS 5
QUARTER 1 - LESSON 3: THEATER ARTS
< Crescendo
Gradually getting
louder
> Diminuendo
Gradually getting
softer Understanding Pre-colonial Theater Forms
Theater arts in the Philippines have a long and rich history, beginning even
before colonial rule. In pre-colonial times, theater served as an integral part
Examples of Dynamics in Music of society. These forms reflect the people's beliefs, values, and daily lives.
• Beethoven's Symphony No. 5: The famous "da-da-da-da" motif starts Additionally, the pre-colonial theater is Malay in character, which can be seen
at forte (loud), creating intensity, while the second theme introduces a in rituals, mimetic dances, and mimetic customs.
contrasting piano (soft) passage. In the pre-colonial Philippines, theater arts flourished in various forms,
• Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture: A crescendo builds to a dramatic climax including ritualistic dances, shadow plays, and oral storytelling, reflecting the
with full orchestra and cannon fire. rich cultural heritage and beliefs of early Filipinos.
• Fishing dances (Blaan, Manobo, Sama, Tausug): Mimic the activities involved in ____________5. Anito Baylan is a life cycle dance performed during
fishing. weddings.
• Hunting dances (Matigsalug, Aeta): Represent hunting activities and skills. ____________6. The Gabbok transfers the health of elders to a baby.
____________7. The Lumagen is performed during the birth of a female
Animal Dances child, symbolizing bravery and industry.
These dances mimic the movements of animals, showing the close relationship ____________8. Aslolog Aban is a dance that symbolizes future marriage
between people and nature. arrangements for children.
• Tinikling (Tikling Birds): This ____________9. The Tinikling dance mimics the movements of ducks in the
dance mimics the movements rice fields.
of birds avoiding traps in the
rice fields. ____________10. The Singkil dance reenacts the epic of Bantugan,
• Kinabua (Mandaya): This highlighting bravery and adventure.
dance imitates hawks.
• Pabo (Turkey), Itik-Itik (Duck):
This dance imitates the
movements of these animals.
Features a naga or serpent figure surrounded by leaf • batuk in Visaya, patik or fatek in Bontok, batek, batok, whatok in Kalinga,
Magoyada and hakang in Tboli
motifs.
• Cordillera people: use sharp thorns from the lubfan tree as needles
Pako Rabong
Represents a fern growing upward from a central • Kalinga village of Butbut: traditional tattooing is performed by a
point where all designs emanate. manwhatok (tattoo practitioner) who uses a gisi, a stick with a thorn, and
applies tattoos by hand tapping
Dominated by the naga, accompanied by leaves, Functions of Visual Art Forms in Daily Life and Rituals
Niaga
vines, and flowers
• Weaving is used to create functional items such as clothing, blankets, and
ritual garments
Armalis Combines fern, leaf, and bud designs.
• Pottery served both utilitarian and ceremonial purposes.
Obid-obid or Coiled rope-like motifs used as borders in various • Wood carving was deeply entrenched in the spiritual and daily life of the
Tiali-tali compositions. Filipinos.
• Tattooing was a significant cultural expression among many tribes,
symbolizing social status, bravery, and accomplishments.