Contemp Music

• Kundiman


  A musical form that is a product of Hispanic colonization, an art song that signifies love and affection to someone
• Balladeen


  An artist whose set of songs are primarily romantic songs
• Harana


  A traditional courtship ritual in the Philippines wherein a suitor serenades his object of affection
• Ballad


  A song that narrates an event in a community
• Opera


  Combination of music and theater, a sung drama that involves collaborative efforts of singers, dancers, composers, choreographers, etc.
• Liturgical music


  Songs intended for Christian church services, inspired by Jewish chants during religious rituals
• Pop music


  Music readily available to the broad populace, an umbrella term encompassing various genres like RnB, Rap, Rock, Hip Hop, Dance, etc.
• Rap


  Music genre popular in the Philippines since the late 1980s, originating from African-Americans, known for fast and rhythmic narration accompanied by electronic music
• Aerobics


  Dance routine turned into an exercise program
• Pinoy folk music


  Genre of Pinoy pop where artists create songs similar to Western folk singers like Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul and Mary
• Protest songs


  Songs that highlight injustices and inequality in society
• Orchestra


  Group of musicians performing a part together
• Folk dances


  Different dances performed by various cultural groups throughout the country, varying from region to region and performed by nonprofessional dancers who are members of the community
• Choral music


  Musical composition intended to be performed by a group of singers, called a choir
• Ballet


  Style and dance technique with a strict set of moves and performance, originating from European court spectacles and later introduced to the Philippines by Americans
• Chamber music


  Form of instrumental music composed by a small ensemble where each part is played by one player
• Street dance form


  A dance form that began in urban open spaces, such as parks, streets, yards
• Street dance


  A term used to describe vernacular dances, or dances that developed organically within a community