Contemporary Philippine Music

Which of the following musicians are included in the “Triumvirate of Filipino Composers in the Philippines?

I. Nicanor S. Abelardo

II. Francisco Buencamino

III. Antonio J. Molina

IV. Francisco Santiago

• a. I, II and III    

• b. I, II and IV   

•      c. II, III and IV

• d. I, III and IV

Which of the following statement is FALSE?

• Felipe De Leon Sr. is known as the composer of the famous Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo operas

• Rodolfo Cornejo was born on Singalong, Manila and his first composition was a piano piece entitled Danza

•  Rosendo Santos was awarded as “Philippine Composer of the Century” and “Composer of the Year Award”

• Francisco Buencamino’s most popular compositions were the Mayon, Larawan and Maligayang Bati

Which of the following is NOT a composition of Francisco Feliciano?  

• Patangis Buwaya

• Transfiguration

• Pokpok Alimpako

• La Loba Negra

Why does Antonio Molina calls himself as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines?

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  a. Molina and Debussy were distant relatives, they have the same personality, face figures and body physique

• He was fascinated by the dynamics and harmonies of Debussy, so he used impressionist theme in his music

• Debussy visited Philippines before and met Molina at Manila Grand Opera House and they became friends

• Antonio Molina received the National Artist for Music awards in 1973 from Claude Debussy’s approval

He is the composer of the nationalistic song “Bayan Ko.” He was also acknowledged as the “Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and Music Directors.” Who is this song composer?

• Miguel Velarde

• Restituto Umali

• Santiago Suarez

• Constancio De Guzman

Ryan Cayabyab is a popular contemporary composer and conductor who spans both popular and classical worlds with his pop music, ballads, operas, zarzuelas, orchestral arrangements and among others. What is the real name of Ryan Cayabyab?

• Reynato Cipriano Pascua Cayabyab      

• Romulo Cipriano Paguirigan Cayabyab

• Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab

• Reynaldo Cipriano Porto Cayabyab

According to this National Artist, “Contemporary Music in the Philippines refers to the compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from 20^th Century art music in the West. Who is he?

• Ramon P. Santos

• Jerry A. Dadap

• Josefino J. Toledo

• Fr. Manuel P. Maramba

Lucio San Pedro was remembered for his contribution to Filipino music. What award did he received in 1991?

• National Artist for Music

• Composer of the Year Award    

• ASEAN Award for Music and Papal Award

• Professor Emeritus Outstanding Award

What do you call the composers who retained the Filipino spirits by incorporating traditional music forms as well as indigenous rhythms and instruments in their own compositions?

• Traditional Composers

• Song Composers

• OPM Composers

• New Music Composers

She is the only female National Artist for Music in the entire discussion and particularly known for incorporating indigenous Filipino instruments into orchestral production. Who is she?

• Francisca Reyes-Aquino

• Nora Villamor

• Lucresia Kasilag

• Alice Reyes