Gladiator (Colossium) was to enact the war between the gods
Philippine Opera Music dates from the mid 19th century
Causes for opera music were because of folk songs (used to tell story)
Philippine Theater
The rich and diverse performative arts tradition of the Philippines, which encompasses a wide range of theatrical forms, from indigenous rituals and storytelling to Western-influenced plays, musicals, and experimental productions
Origins of Philippine theater
1. Traced back to the pre-colonial period, where indigenous communities had their own forms of performative arts, such as rituals, dances, and storytelling
2. The modern Philippine theater as we know it today began to take shape during the Spanish colonial period (16th-19th century), when the Spanish introduced Western-style theater, including plays, zarzuelas (a type of Spanish musical theater), and religious dramas
Francisco Balagtas (1788-1862)
Considered the "Shakespeare of the Philippines"
Severino Reyes (1861-1942)
Known as the "Father of Philippine Theater"
Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (1911-1995)
Regarded as one of the most influential playrights and directors in Philippine theater
The first group to perform in Philippine theater
The Spanish colonial authorities and the Catholic Church, who introduced Western-style theater, including religious plays and zarzuelas, as a means of evangelization and cultural assimilation during the Spanish colonial period
Philippine theater groups
Tanghalang Pilipino (TP)
Dulaang UP (DUP)
Tanghalang Ateneo
Gantimpala Theater Foundation
Repertory Philippines (REP)
Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)
Sipat Lawin Ensemble
The Philippine theater has a rich and diverse history, reflecting the country's cultural heritage and the evolution of its performative arts
Music is an auditory art form that uses sound to create meaning.
The term "music" comes from the Greek word mousike, which means art or skill.
The elements of music include pitch, duration, intensity, tempo, tone color, and articulation.
It can be performed by individuals or ensembles using instruments such as drums, guitars, keyboards, brass, woodwinds, strings, percussion, and electronic devices.
In ancient Greece, music was considered part of education and was taught alongside other subjects such as mathematics and philosophy.
Some people listen to music purely for enjoyment, while others find it helps them relax or focus on tasks.
Musical genres include classical music, jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, world music, traditional music, and experimental music.
Instruments used in music can be classified into percussion instruments, wind instruments, stringed instruments, and keyboard instruments.
Instruments are classified into four categories: stringed instruments, wind instruments, keyboard instruments, and percussion instruments.
Styles of music vary widely across different cultures and historical periods, ranging from traditional folk music to popular genres such as pop, rock, jazz, hip hop, electronic dance music, and classical music.
Stringed instruments produce sounds when their vibrating strings are plucked or bowed.
Music is often performed live by musicians using musical instruments, singing voices, or both.
Dance is a performing art that involves movement of the body to express emotions, tell stories, or entertain audiences.
Wind instruments use airflow to produce sound through blowing, sucking, or lip vibration.
Dance has been used throughout history for various purposes including entertainment, religious worship, storytelling, and social interaction.
Dance is a type of performance art that involves movement of the body
Dance can be solo or group-based and may involve choreography, improvisation, or both.
Dance is an artistic expression that involves movement of the body in response to music or rhythm.
Music is used in various settings such as concerts, festivals, religious ceremonies, weddings, funerals, sports events, and political rallies.
The term "music" refers to any sound that has rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre.
Wind instruments create sound by blowing air through the instrument's mouthpiece or reeds.
Keyboard instruments generate sound using keys that trigger hammers to strike strings inside the instrument.
The origins of dance can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and Africa.
A composer is an artist who creates original works of art through the use of various media.
The earliest evidence of dance dates back over 9000 years ago
Percussion instruments make noise when struck with mallets, hands, or other objects.
The history of music can be traced back thousands of years, with evidence of early musical traditions found in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, Persia, and Mesopotamia.