Directions: Read very carefully each statement about the Contemporary Philippine Music. You
will be guided in determining whether the statement is TRUE or FALSE by putting a check ()
mark on the appropriate column.
STATEMENT
TRUE
FALSE
1.20th century Filipino composers have managed to retain some traditional
elements in their assimilation of Western techniques.
Composers of experimental New Music in the Philippines retained the
2. Filipino spirit by incorporating traditional music forms as well as
indigenous rhythms and instruments in their compositions
3.With the American influences brought by our colonizers, it was inevitable
that the musical styles of 20th century Western composers found their way
into Philippine compositions,
4.Traditional Music became popular with their musical compositions used as
musical background or theme songs in movies and films.
The 20th century Filipino Song composers/lyricists had produced a
5. memorable output of traditional Filipino love songs, music for the movies,
non arrangements and concert repertoire.​