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Folk Music
Folk music is considered as the heart-beat music of the lower classes popularly loved by one and all though most of its composers are unknown. Over ages, folklore has been the music transmitted by mouth. It represents the core culture and roots of a people of a particular region in contrast with commercial and classical styles.
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What is igway song in mindoro?
Mindoro is a place that boasts many indigenous groups. Igway is the word for song in the language of the Mangyan people, one of these indigenous groups.
What is the meaning behind the lyrics to Puff The Magic Dragon?
The song Puff the Magic Dragon really talks about a Magic Dragon that lives down under inside a cave alongside the ocean. It really isn't about drugs.
Most "traditional" or "folk" music is of sufficient age (pre 1923) to be in the public domain. Bear in mind however, that if the works are without copyright restriction, revisions to lyrics and music can be done at anytime and those are protected. Additionally while the music and lyrics may be unencumbered individual performances may not be.
Examples of Philippine seasonal songs?
"Seasonal" songs are those songs which are about or connected to a particular holiday or season. Examples are "Jingle Bells","Silver Bells",and "Santa Claus is Comin' To Town" as Christmas seasonal songs;also "Easter Parade" and "Here Comes Peter Cottontail are examples of songs for the Easter season. Hope this helps.
How folk song depicts culture?
Various songs have occupational headings. as you said Folk song- probably the Banana Boat song- may well be not only a work-folk song but sounds like parts of it may have been made up- (On the job) Again there are some errors in composition and titles- there was one called ( Clear the Track, let the bull-"gin run) that sounds like a railroad song- but was actually about the use of a stationary engine on a lumber camp site- and warning bystanders to ( Clear the Track- in other words stay away from the operating zone- let the bull "gine ( Bull Engine) run. I heard this one on WBAI a few years ago. certainly job related.
What are different functions of Philippines folk song?
ang nanay mo na kapaligid sa buong folk song pepe kantotan tayo Marian
What are the different musical element employed in folk songs?
Pitch (which governs melody and harmony), Rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), Dynamics, and the sonic qualities of Timbre and Texture.
Folk song covers many musical styles but is usually referred to a narrative song that uses traditional melodies to speak on a particular topic. Topical folk songs often address social and political issues, such as work, war, popular opinion.
Folk songs are commonly songs that express something about life that exists, existed, or is about to disappear (or sometimes to be preserved or somehow revived). However, despite the assembly of much work over some two centuries, there's still no certain definition of what folk music (or folklore or the folk) is.
A folk song is a traditional song that our forefathers sang.
La cucaraha is a dance performed of all mexicans...
it is usually performed on social gatherings....
The dancers of La Cucaracha wears a proper suit...
male dancers-wear a long cut-jacket...
w/ a cowboy chaleco and a big "sombrero"..
girl dancers-usually wear an air passing cloth....
in order for them to dance more lightly and gracefully....
-REYNALDO F.ROLA JR.
Can you give me an example of a songs with a broken measure?
You Can't All folk songs always have a nazzy beat
What are the origins of filipino folk songs?
Dr.H.Otley Beyer, A famous American anthropologist. According to him, waves of people came to Philippines from Asian Peninsula, led by the Negritos,Indonesians and Malays. F.Lacanda Jocano, a Filipino anthropologist, also gave his own theory. According to him, the Philippines was once connected to the greater part of Southeast Asia..
Who wrote Shenandoah the folk song?
"Oh Shenandoah" (also called simply "Shenandoah", or "Across the Wide Missouri") is a traditional American folk song of uncertain origin, dating at least to the early 19th century. The song is number 324 in the Roud Folk Song Index, but is not listed amongst the Child Ballads.
What is folk music to popular music?
The term folk music is a term that originated inthe 19th century.Folk music is a term for musical folklore.Folklore was coined in 1846 by the English
antiquarianWilliam Thoms to describe "the traditins,customs,and superstitions of the unculterred class.Folk music is traditional melodies,words,and songs of
the commonpeople that are handed down from one genre to the next.Folk music songs deal with almost every kind of human activity.Folk music often
expresses the character of ethnic and social groups and sometimes a nation.It's the music of the people.A folk song can express political or religious
beliefs,tell a story ordescribe history,or just provide amusement.Folk music is usually learned by listening rather than by reading the notes or words. The
music is shared from person to person, from place to place, and from generation to generation.
What are the example of cordillera's song?
There are many examples of Cordillera riddles. It can be the answers that are tough. Some riddles include, he died yesterday afternoon, and buried the one who died this morning, and also: when I stirred the soup, Aguido ran away.
What is the difference between a ballad and a folk song?
A folk tale is a story, and a folk song is a folk story set to misic.
Was Igor Stravinsky's melodies influenced by Russian folk music?
Many of Stravinsky's works are influenced by Russian Folk Idioms and folk rituals. These are most apparent in "Le Sacre du Printemps" (The Rite of Spring) where is not only used folk tunes in there in entirety but also inverted them and used the retrograde (played backwards). He also called upon Russian folk in his Ballet "Les Noces" (The Wedding) where he yet again used folk tunes and the plot revolved around ritual much like many other of his Ballets.
I've seen all kinds of folks. Fat ones, skinny ones, tall ones and short ones. They also come in all sorts of colors. We are all brothers on this bus ride called life. I hope you get off on the right corner. Peace
What is the history of la cucaracha?
The history of La cucaracha are obscure because the refrain's lyrics have no explicit reference to historical events. This makes it difficult to date it. 'La cucaracha' is a traditional Spanish folk song.
What are the benefits of Philippine folk songs?
The benefits of Traditional folk songs is that it symbolizes our culture.
