Patriotic Music during Spanish and American Colonization

Which statements describe the kundiman? Choose two (2) answers.

• Has a march-like tempo

• Is often in triple meter

• Fun and humorous lyrics

• Is often sung in marcato

• Very passionate and expressive

When did the kundiman emerge?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

From what two early song forms did the kundiman originate? Choose two (2) answers.

• awit

• fandango

• kumintang

• polka

From what Tagalog phrase is the kundiman thought to have developed?

(a)  

Which of the following European dances influenced the music of kundiman?

• galliard

• tango

• cha-cha

• fandango

At what point in Philippine history did the kundiman begin to develop into a nationalistic form of music?

• During the American rule in the Philippines

• During the Philippine revolutionary movement against Spain

• When Jose Rizal was exiled to Dapitan

• When conservatory-trained composers made their own kundiman versions

At what point in Philippine history did the kundiman become a part of the sarswela?

• During the American rule in the Philippines

• During the Philippine revolutionary movement against Spain

• When Jose Rizal was exiled to Dapitan

• When conservatory-trained composers made their own kundiman versions

Which is NOT a characteristic of sarswela?

• Like the European opera

• Sung dialogues

• Expressed patriotism

• A form of dance music

Which was the most popular kundiman during the Philippine Revolution of 1896?

• Alerta Katipunan

• Jocelynang Baliwag

• Bayan Ko

• Pilipinas Kong Mahal

Who is considered the "Father of the Kundiman"?

• Francisco Santiago

• Jose Corazon de Jesus

• Nicanor Abelardo

• Severino Reyes