LITERARY AND MUSIC

Question 1

Identifies works of art most often
comprised of geometric shapes in
simple arrangements and lacking any decorative or dynamic flourishes.

Answer 1

minimalism

Question 2

It was the first style of abstract art which evolved at the beginning of the 20th century in response to a world that was changing with unprecedented speed.

Answer 2

Cubism

Question 3

It is the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of social or political comment.

Answer 3

Social Realism

Question 4

It comes with augmented reality technology and transforms Filipino digital artworks into immersive experiences

Answer 4

Digital

Question 5

The large scale art created by Juan Luna.

Answer 5

Spolarium

Question 6

_________ are written works meant to be read or delivered in a play. They can be written in prose or in poetry form. Literary pieces such as novels, short stories and epics are the most common bases of other forms like theater and cinema.

Answer 6

Literary works

Question 7

____ is writing that tells about real people, places, and events. ______ is mainly written to convey factual information. This includes a wide range of writing; newspaper articles, letters, essays, biographies, movie reviews, speeches, true-life adventure stories, advertising, and more
An example of _____ is the humor autobiography book by Roberto Ong also known as “Bob Ong” which was published on 2001.

Answer 7

Nonfiction

Question 8

The details about this book was the childhood memories of the author, back from his earliest days as a student until his first few years at work. The materials he used in his book are those familiar to this generation of Filipinos. He uses humor to point out various absurdities inherent to Filipino culture. This book has a film version that was released by VIVA FILMS on February 19, 2014 entitled as “ABNKKBSNPLAko?!” The Movie starred by Andi Eigenmann, Meg Imperial, Vandolph and Jericho Rosales.

Answer 8

Humor Autobiography

Question 9

____ is a prose writing that tells an imaginary story. A writer of a short story or novel might invent all the events and characters or might base parts of the story on real people and events. There are basic elements of ____; these are plot, character, setting, and theme.

Answer 9

Fiction

Question 10

The different types of ____ include realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, mystery, and fantasy.

Answer 10

fiction

Question 11

the _____________ was written by Dean Francis Alfar and published on 2007. This kind of book collects sixteen wondrous stories of fantasy, science fiction, horror and things in between from the imagination of award-winning fictionist Dean Francis Alfar

Answer 11

“Kite of Stars and other stories”

Question 12

____________, a novel written by Lualhati Bautista, one of the foremost Filipino novelists in the history of contemporary Philippine literature. This novel was written in “Taglish”, a mixture of Tagalog and English, instead of pure Tagalog as a stylistic device for her works. This novel is about the role of a woman, like its author, with Filipino society wherein the males were, in the past, assuming more dominant roles in society. This novel became a film, where the Philippine actress Vilma Santos took the role of the character Lea in 1998, together with Filipino actor Raymond Bagatsing. The transformation of this story from novel to film was under the direction of Chito S. Roño under Star Cinema

Answer 12

“Bata, Bata..Pa’no Ka Ginawa?”

Question 13

_____ is a type of literature in which words are carefully chosen and arranged to create certain effects. A ___ uses a variety of sound devices, imagery, and figurative language to express emotions and ideas. Love is the most favorite subject among Filipino poets, regardless of gender. An example of poetry book is Pulotgata: The Love Poems by Danton Remoto which was published on 2004. According to the book review written by Ralph Semino Galan of UST and was published in the Inquirer, “Remoto delves the depths of the human heart through lyrics in both English and Filipino that sing of the anxiety and the excitement, the agony and the ecstasy which accompany the act of love”.

Answer 13

Poetry

Question 14

_______, is a form of literature meant to be performed by actors in front of an audience. The characters’ dialogue and actions in a drama tell the story. Script is the written form of a drama.

Answer 14

Drama, or play

Question 15

The ___ usually includes dialogue, a cast of characters, and stage directions that give instructions about performing the drama. The person who writes the drama is known as the playwright

Answer 15

script

Question 16

One of the dramas in the Philippine television series on the Kapamilya Gold of ABS-CBN is ________ an extraordinary story of a woman’s unconditional, uncompromising, allencompassing love for her children. It was an emotional afternoon for viewers with Gloria finding out that her forgetfulness is caused by Alzheimer’s disease, which makes it even hard for her to resolve her family’s issues

Answer 16

The Greatest Love

Question 17

___ was a family-oriented drama series features the heartwarming story of a boy who inspired other people to remain hopeful in the midst of life’s challenges. ___, as a character and show, did not only promote good family values but also encourage viewers most especially the kids to become loving and optimistic at all times

Answer 17

Niño

Question 18

__________ are not written but notated (represented by musical symbols) and these symbols must be learned. According to National Artist Ramon Santos, PhD, “contemporary music in the Philippines refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the entertainment industry.

Answer 18

Musical compositions

Question 19

This type of music is the music of the indigenous, strongly animist, though nominally Christian, non-Muslim peoples of the highlands of the Cordillera (ex. Ifugao, Kalinga, Isneg, Ibaloi, Kankanay, Bontoc), Mindoro (ex. Hanunoo, Buhid, Alangan), Mindanao (ex. T’boli, Mansaka, Tiruray, Bagobo, Manobo, Subanun), and Palawan (ex. Batak, Tagbanwa). Sometimes these people are called Lumad. Their music generically may be called by the same name. An example of Lumad music is that of the Kalinga tongngali (nose flute) or T’boli hegelong (lute).

Answer 19

Music of Indigenous Southeast Asian Filipinos: Harmony with the Creative Forces of Nature

Question 20

Islamized Filipinos of Mindanao, Palawan and Sulu namely the Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, Sama, Badjao, Yakan, Sangil, Iranun, Jama Mapun, Palawani, Molbog, and so on. The music may collectively be referred to as Moro music (ex. kulintang music)
Almost all urban Filipinos are aware of the so-called OPM (Original Pilipino Music), but very few among them know much about the true OPM that continues to be created in the regions.

Answer 20

Music of the Moros or Muslim Filipino Cultures: The Courtly Elegance of Islamic Unity

Question 21

The music of the so-called Hispanized lowland Christian and village peoples of Luzon, Visayas, Mindoro, and Palawan.
The culture is essentially Southeast Asian, fused with a strong animistic core, though with elements of Latin culture (Mexican, Italian or Hispanic). Lowland folk are composed mostly of farmers, fishermen, artisans, vendors and traders, and common folk. They also have a deep faith in God and they serve with utmost devotion. They have the key celebration which is the fiesta, which revolves around the Sto. Niño, Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ or a patron saint.

Answer 21

Music of the Lowland Folk Villages: The Way of the Fiesta

Question 22

This is the music of lowland Christian Filipinos living in town centers or Poblacions. The beginning of what we may consider Western type of music in the Philippines began in lowland Christian town centers, probably around the late 18th century. Instead of being extemporaneous and oral, music creation is now done on paper by an individual author whose name appears on manuscripts or printed music sheets. The music may be individually authored but community opinion matters.

Answer 22

Music of Popular Sentiments: The Sanctity of the Home

Question 23

This type of music is the music of highly individualized composers who are formally trained in Western-style conservatories or colleges of music. This music is also known as “serious or classical music” examples are Nicanor Abelardo’s Mutya ng Pasig, Francisco Santiago’s Taga-ilog Symphony, Lucresia Kasilag’s Divertissement for Piano and Orchestra).

Answer 23

Music of the Concert Hall: The Autonomy of Music

Question 24

This is the music of highly urbanized and industrialized towns and cities. This type of music is produced mainly for mass entertainment and it is what we know as “pop” music. When we talk of the music industry in this country, it refers mainly to this type of music examples are Ryan Cayabyab’s Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, George Canseco’s Ngayon at Kailanman, and many others called OPM by their producers

Answer 24

Music for Mass Entertainment: The Consumerist Lifestyle

Question 25

This is the music for social criticism and cultural liberation and is variously termed alternative, protest, progressive or people’s music examples are Joey Ayala’s Wala Nang Tao Sa Santa Filomena and Heber Bartolome’s Tagulaylay.

Answer 25

Music of Social Concern and Cultural Freedom: A Force for Social Transformation