1. Music of the Lowlands of
Luzon 2: Spanish Influence in
Secular Music
Folk Music of the Lowlands of
Luzon

2. Secular music (Vocal Form)
• Spanish-influenced dance music and art
songs express their feelings towards each
other and the environment, their history,
and their religious beliefs through voice
and musical instruments.

3. Rondalla (Instrumental Form)
• Vocal Music – Harana and Kumintang(song of varied
topics), Polka (Leron-Leron Sinta, Pamulinawen)
• Instrumental Music- Pandanggo (Pangasinan), Polka
(Tagalog, Ilocano) , Rondalla
• Cultural Context (History and Traditions) – Spanish
colonisation, Catholic religion
• Composition – Kundiman (art songs); Instrumental music
• Social Functions: Music for Festivities and Recreation,
Work (Planting and Farming), Courtship, Social
Commentary and Patriotism
• Performance Styles / Techniques : Use of the Plectrum