Quiz on Manila Sound

What is Manila Sound?

• A type of traditional Filipino dance

• A 70’s pop music genre and rock movement

• A popular Filipino dish

• A famous landmark in Manila

Which of the following lines is from a Manila Sound song?

• “Hinahanap-hanap kita, Manila. Ang ingay mong kay sarap sa tenga, mga jeepney mong nagliliparan, mga babae mong naggagandahan”

• “Bahay kubo, kahit munti”

• “Leron, Leron Sinta”

• “Paru-parong bukid”

What did Manila Sound songs typically sing about?

• Rural life

• Urban life

• Historical events

• Nature

What is Original Pilipino Music (OPM)?

• Traditional Filipino folk songs

• Philippine popular songs composed by Filipinos

• Foreign songs popular in the Philippines

• Classical music

Which of the following artists is known for the song “Anak”?

• Nora Aunor

• Pilita Corrales

• Freddie Aguilar

• Ryan Cayabyab

True or False: Manila Sound developed into various styles and genres, eventually called Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

• True

• False

True or False: Vinyl discs played OPM songs through phonographs or gramophones, which only rich people could afford to buy.

• True

• False

True or False: MIDI (Music Instrument Digital Interface) and synthesizers made it easier to create music without real musical instruments.

• True

• False

Name one popular artist from the 70s associated with Manila Sound.

What is a theme song, and how is it used in Filipino culture?