Difference between awit and korido

Answer 1

For awit:

~we sing or say it fast

~the size of each stanza has 8 syllables

~the subject is mostly about legends and fantasy, the casts have supernatural powers sometimes

~with deep religious feeling

While for korido:

~we sing or say it slowly thus, making it easier for people to relate with

~the size of each stanza has 12 syllables

~this is more realistic because its meaning is very close to history

~it has a lively or vibrant feeling

Similarities: ~they can be in a form of a song or you can say it orally

~the verses are quatrain in each stanza

Answer 2

Awit is a form of Filipino poetry that has a melodious and lyrical composition, while korido is a type of long narrative poem that is usually written in octosyllabic quatrains. Awit often focuses on themes of love and courtship, while korido typically explores epic or heroic tales.