Contemporary Filipino Composers (Traditional Composers) Flashcards
Father of Kundiman
Belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino composers”
His music was Romantic in style, incorporates Western forms and techniques with folk materials
Francisco Santiago
1st National artist for music
“Father of Impressionist Artist”
Antonio Molina
Incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony.
Nicanor Abelardo
One of the most popular and prolific composers in the Philippines
Ryan Cayabyab
Da coconut nut
Kay ganda ng atig musika
Kumukutikutitap
Ryan Cayabyab
Incorporate traditional music forms as well as indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions
New music
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National artist for music
Known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral productions
Lucrecia R. Kasilag
Became popular with their musical compositions used as musical background or theme songs in movies and films
Song Composers
Known for creating music with a mouth-blown leaf
“Ang Pasko ay Sumapit”
Levi Celerio
“Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Musical Directors”
Bayan ko, Maalaala mo Kaya
Constancio de Guzman
One of the founders of traditional jazz in the Philippines
Angel Pena
Composed music for films in honor of his wife
Gaano ko ikaw kamahal, Bato sa Buhangin
Ernani Cuenco
Saan ka Man Naroroon
Restie Umali
Babalik ka rin
George Canseco
