Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
ACTIVITY:
OPM Questions based on the
Elements of Music
FOLK MUSIC
Antukin- Rico Blanco Paru-parong bukid- by
Levi Celerio, Sung by
Pilita Corales
The tempo of this song
was fast, and it has both
acoustic and upbeat
sounds that made this
song catchy.
1. Describe the rhythm
of the songs. How
does it influence the
emotional impact of
the song?
The music and how Pilita
Corales sung it ww fast
that makes the song
catchy and energetic
The music and voice of
Rico Blanco in this song
were both loud and
energetic which makes the
mood of this song lively
2. How do the
dynamics of the
piece affect the
mood of the piece?
Both the music and voice
in this song was loud and
energetic which makes the
mood of this song lively.
It was easy to distinguish
the instruments used in the
song. There were String
instruments like Electric
and Acoustic Guitar,
there’s also a Percussion
Instruments like the Drums
and Piano (On the Bridge
part)
3. Are the instruments
used
distinguishable?
What are they
(string, percussion,
woodwind)?
The instruments used were
very easy to tell. You can
hear wind instruments
such as flute and I think it
was a clarinet which gives
a jazzy sound. Then
there’s also a percussion
instrument like the drums.
There was also a soft
acoustic guitar (string
instrument)
The melody is upbeat and
energetic which gives the
listeners a Happy and In-
love feeling.
4. What feeling does
the melody evoke in
the listener?
The melody is very
energetic and can really
engage even with children.
It gives an energetic and
happy feeling
Yes, the song was
harmonious since there
was vocals and a happy
upbeat music.
5. Is the piece
harmonious? Why
or why not?
Yes, this song was
harmonious since there
was vocals and a happy
and energetic music.
Its Homophonic since it
only had one vocal and
lyrics to follow and it has
set of instruments
6. What is the texture
of the song?
It’s also homophonic as it
had one vocal and lyrics,
as well as the music from
the instruments.
Directions: Choose one (1) Original Pilipino Music (OPM) song and one
(1) folk song (e.g.Bahay Kubo, Dandansoy, Leron Leron Sinta) then list
down their similarities and
