7
MUSIC 7
Quarter 4 – Module 4b
Music of Philippine Festivals and
Theatrical Forms II
ii
In the recent module, we already know and discussed about some of the Philippine
festivals and their origin. It is overwhelming to know how beautiful and colorful the
festivals are and how these festivals take their part in giving the true essence of a
Filipino.
Now, in this module, we will talk about Philippine theatrical music and identify their
background and characteristics.
Let us continue to enjoy our journey to the world of music.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
Identifies musical characteristics of selected Philippine MU7FT-IVa-g-1
Festivals and theatrical forms through video or live performances .
Describes how the specific idea or story is communicated MU7FT-IVa-d-2
through music in a particular Philippine Musical Theater.
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
➢ Explain the characteristics of Philippine Musical Theater.
➢ Create an original lyric of a song.
➢ Display appreciation upon doing the activities.
1
What I Know
PRE- ASSESSMENT
Direction: Read the statements carefully and write the letter of the best
answer in your music notebook.
1. It is a collaborative form of theater, music, dance, and literature that
portrays day to day struggles and triumphs of common Filipino.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
2. It is one of the colorful theatrical traditions in the Philippines used by the
Spanish as a method to spread Christianity.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
3. This intermission act featured comedy skits, music, monologue, acrobats,
and even magical acts performed in between long sarsuela acts during
the Japanese period.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro B. Komedy D. Sarsuela
B. 4. It is a type of stage performance that portrays the clash between Muslim
and Christians.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
5. One of the most famous Sarsuela in the Philippines.
A. Comedia de San Miguel C. Batalla
B. Arakyo D. Walang Sugat
What’s In
Task 1: I. Direction: Rearrange the letters in each number below to form names of
some Bodabil stars.
1. OPHLYD 4. IYABAN OSIRMICA
2. YIHCACH 5. ODLOPELO ALDOCSE
3. OTGO NAD UGPO
What’s New
Direction: Answer the following questions in your Music notebook.
1. What can you say when you hear the words Komedya, Sarsuela and
Bodabil?
2. In your own opinion, why do you think these three (3) Philippine theaters
exist in our country?
2
What to know
PHILIPPINE THEATER
KOMEDYA, SARSUELA AND BODABIL
Komedya comes from 16th century Spanish
comedia (play). It is a play written in verse which
uses traditional methods of the marcha (march) for
entrance or exit, Batalla (choreograph fighting) and
magia (magical effects). It is one of the colorful
theatrical traditions in the Philippines used by the
Spanish as a method to spread Christianity. This
theatrical form describes the conflicts of Christians
and Muslims. This theatrical performance spread
instantly but was criticized because of its lack of national importance and realism.
http://theaterfansmanila.com/7-types-
of-theater-in-the-philippines/
The two types of Komedya:
1. Secular Komedya – usually performed in town celebrations. An example of secular
komedya popularized in the 1600’s is the “Moro-moro”, which uses stories that
revolve around kings, queens, princes, princesses, animals, and supernatural
beings. Most of the time, it portrays the clash between Christians and Filipino
Muslims.
Another type of Secular Komedya in Nueva Ecija is the “Tibag” or “Arakyo” that
is performed during Santacruzan. It is a reenactment of the search for the Holy
Cross by Queen Helena and her son Emperor Constantine.
2. Religious Komedya – Mostly performed to enhance religious festivities. It focuses
on the life of religious icons (Jesus Christ, St. Michael, and other patron saints.)
Examples are Siete Palabras, Comedia de San Miguel and Senakulo; the lenten
presentation of Passion of Christ.
Sarsuela is an art form of lyric
theater drama, comical in nature and it is
incorporated with singing, dancing, and
dialogue. It is a play in prose. Sarsuela
originated from Spain and was made
popular in the Philippines in the 1800’s. It
portrays the typical Filipino realities and
stories and social relations which viewers
can relate in their lives such as elections
and feasts, marriage and family, vices,
and values. Walang Sugat is one of the
most famous Sarsuela in the country. https://www.slideshare.net/Ansabi/walang-
sugatsummary-ni-severino-reyes
3
Bodabil is another stage show that became popular during the Japanese
period based on the Frenc vaudeville. These were called stage show during Japanese
occupation and later variety shows. Bodabil was developed because city growers
wanted to uplift their emotional stability from the usual stage acts to a stage
presentation featuring comedy, musical, monologue, skits, impersonators, acrobats,
and even magical acts. Bodabil forms musical trends and musicians; performers; and
performance genres. The entertainers helped to make jazz and blues popular and
admired in our country. Here are sample pictures of the different Bodabil stars:
4
What I Have Learned
Congratulations for completing this module. Before we proceed, what are your
thoughts about this lesson? Share your insights by completing the following sentence
prompts in your notebook.
I have learned that ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I realized that __________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I will apply _____________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
5
What I Can Do
Task 4: Direction: On a short bond paper, create/write your own song with 2 or 3
stanzas either in Cebuano, Filipino or English lyrics, depending on your interest. You
are free to choose the type of song, worldly songs or Christian songs. After writing,
ask your family to listen to your original composition and let them rate you
accordingly.
5 is Excellent, 4 is Very good, 3 is Good, 2 is Fair and 1 is Poor.
Finally, answer the following questions in your notebook.
1. What was your song all about?
2. Why did you write this kind of song?
3. If you are going to classify your song, what would its genre be?
4. How did you feel after writing your song? After sharing it with your family?
Assessment
A. Direction: Read the statements carefully and write the letter of the best answer in
your music notebook.
1. One of the most famous Sarsuela in the Philippines.
A. Comedia de San Miguel C. Batalla
B. Arakyo D. Walang Sugat
2. It is a type of stage performance that portrays the clash between Muslims
and Christians.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro
B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
3. It is a collaborative form of theater, music, dance, and literature that
portrays day to day struggles and triumphs of a common Filipino.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro
B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
6
4. It is one of the colorful theatrical traditions in the Philippines used by the
Spanish as a method to spread Christianity.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro
B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
5. This intermission act featured comedy skits, music, monologue, acrobats,
and even magical acts performed in between long sarsuela acts during the
Japanese period.
A. Bodabil C. Moro-moro
B. Komedya D. Sarsuela
B. List down at least 5 artists/stars that are popular in Bodabil.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Additional Activities
Think of 1 word that best describes the Philippine Theater for you. Why do you choose
that word?
Happy Learning!
7
8
