Music

Question 1

Founded the Centro Escolar de Señoritas, Conservatory of Music. as well as the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930

Answer 1

Francisco Buencamino

Question 2

known as the “Father of the Kundiman” and belongs to the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers” along with Nicanor Abelardo and Antonio Molina

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Francisco Santiago

Question 3

His best-known compositions include Matya ng Pasig, Nasaan Ka Irog, Cavatina for Violoncello, and Magbalik Ka Hirang.

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Nicanor Abelardo

Question 4

be known as the “Father of Philippine Impressionist Music.” He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy, but retained much of the Romantic style in his melody

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Antonio Molina

Question 5

was a composer, music teacher, conductor, and clarinetist. His name was closely identified with his works for the orchestra

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Hilarion Rubio

Question 6

He recorded folk and dance music around the country with Ramon Tolentino and National Artist for Dance Francisca Reyes Aquino

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Col. Antonino Buenaventura

Question 7

was the researcher and official composer of the Philippine government-in- exile, under President Manuel L. Quezon

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Rodolfo Cornejo

Question 8

known as a nationalist composer who expressed the Philippines’ cultural identity through his compositions

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Felipe P. de Leon Sr.

Question 9

known as a “romantic nationalist.” He incorporated Philippine folk elements in his compositions with Western forms and harmony

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Lucio San Pedro

Question 10

a prolific composer whose works include concerti, sonatas, symphonies, symphonic poems, five operas in a Philippine dialect, numerous band overtures, and over 200 marches.

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Rosendo Santos Jr

Question 11

His compositions combine contemporary and conventional styles, and contain melodies that are simple and understandable, while using contemporary harmonies that enhance their complexity

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Alfredo Buenaventura

Question 12

a contemporary composer and conductor who spans both popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements, masses, psalms, and choral compositions

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Ryan Cayabyab

Question 13

musical style was profoundly influenced when he encountered the music of the indigenous tribes of Mindoro in 1953.

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Jose Maceda

Question 14

compositional style demonstrated a fusion of Eastern and Western styles in using instruments, melody, harmony, and rhythm.

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Lucrecia Kasilag

Question 15

first Filipino composer to conduct his own works at the Carnegie Recital Hall in New York City, started composing when he was still studying at Silliman University in the southern city of Dumaguete

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Jerry Dadap

Question 16

one of the most accomplished musicians in the Philippines, is best known as a liturgical composer whose body of works leans towards religious figures and events.

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Fr. Manuel Maramba OSB

Question 17

compositional style features chromaticism, music seria, and electronic components, combined with indigenous Philippine music elements.

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Ramon Santos

Question 18

one of Asia’s leading figures in liturgical music, having composed hundreds of liturgical pieces, Mass settings, hymns, and songs for worship.

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Francisco Feliciano

Question 19

the founding music director of the Metro Manila Community Orchestra, the UP Festival Orchestra, and the Crosswave Symphony Orchestra.

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Josefino Toledo

Question 20

Associate Professor in Composition and Theory, ethnomusicologist, cultural activist, and writer, has explored innovative territories and unusual musical treatments in his works.

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Jonas Baes

Question 21

made it to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only person to make music with a leaf

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Levi Celerio

Question 22

the composer of the nationalistic song Bayan Ko

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Constancio de Guzman

Question 23

a composer, conductor, and musical director. He composed the popular song Dahil Sa Iyo in 1938.

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Mike Velarde Jr.

Question 24

was an accomplished composer of traditional Filipino love songs.

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Santiago Suarez

Question 25

was a composer, teacher, and musical arranger.

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Restie Umali

Question 26

was a classical and jazz composer, musical arranger, and bass player

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Angel Peña

Question 27

a composer, film scorer, musical director, and music teacher, and was named National Artist for Music in 1999

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Ernani Cuenco

Question 28

considered “a nationally acclaimed composer of numerous popular Filipino classics.”

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George Canseco

Question 29

a composer, singer, and musical arranger. He composed and recorded romantically soulful songs.

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Leopoldo Silos Sr.