2. The word rondalla is from the Spanish term __________.

3. Early Philippine rondallas played Western European songs, mostly operatic arias and symphonic overtures.

4. Philippine rondalla

  instruments are made of native Philippine wood and

  played with a tortoise-________ plectrum.

5. It is a small pear-shaped instrument that plays the main melody in the rondalla.

6. It has F holes and a longer neck and plays the counter-melody in the rondalla.

7. It plays the melodic counterparts or fills in the harmonies.

8. It plays the chordal and rhythmic accompaniment in the rondalla.

9. It is a large stringed instrument which plays low-pitched musical notes in the rondalla.

10. It is the meaning of ronda.

11. Musical ensembles are vital aspects of Philippine festival.

12. Festivals are complete without music as provided by the various musical ensembles.

15. It is a marching band ensemble consisting mainly of percussion instruments and a color guard section.