Bayan Ko Flashcards
Who were the men responsible for the creation of ‘Bayan Ko’?
Constancio de Guzmán (music) and José Corazón de Jesús (lyrics)
‘Bayan Ko’ was performed by Arturo Navera (Baritone) and Julie Mendoza (Piano)
What was the original purpose of the Spanish lyrics of ‘Bayan Ko’?
Written for the zarzuela ‘Walang Sugat’
The song expressed opposition to the ongoing American Occupation
What is the main sentiment expressed in the kundiman?
Admiration and longing for a woman’s love, translatable to love for the mother country
How did the kundiman serve its creators during colonial times?
It hid its true nature as a secret battle cry with strong anti-colonialist sentiment
What musical characteristics define a kundiman?
Tenderly lyrical, moderately slow triple meter, melodic phrases ending in quarter and half note values
What does ‘Bayan Ko’ symbolize in the context of Philippine history?
The struggle for independence during the American regime
Fill in the blank: The first Kundiman art song was ‘_______’.
Anak Dalita
Who is known as the ‘Father of Kundiman Art Song’?
Francisco Santiago
What notable contribution did Nicanor Abelardo make to the kundiman?
Set the text to music, matching the piano accompaniment to the declamation of the text
List some famous renditions of ‘Bayan Ko’.
- Lucio D. San Pedro
- Asin
- Freddie Aguilar
True or False: ‘Bayan Ko’ was only performed during the American colonization.
False
The song continued to be sung during the Philippine post-war period and other historical contexts
What long-standing sentiment does the kundiman embody among Filipinos?
Intense and lofty patriotism
How did the kundiman influence the perception of Filipino music during colonial times?
Allowed colonizers to think Filipinos were just singing love songs while conveying nationalistic messages
What is the significance of the Filipino struggle for freedom since the 16th century?
First Asian peoples to wage and win a war against Western colonialism in Asia
How has music contributed to national identity among Filipinos?
Evoked and conveyed nationalistic sentiments
