Musical Form in Folk Songs from the Lowlands of Luzon by Jazz M. Lachica

 I. Objectives:

A. Identify the different musical forms such as unitary, binary, ternary, and rondo through

listening and analysis.

B. Describe how each form shows repetition and discussion.

C. Analyze familiar songs to determine their form. .

D. Appreciate the importance of musical form in creating balance and variety in music.

II. Topic: Musical Form in Folk Songs from the Lowlands of Luzon.

III. Learner's Activities

Have you ever wondered why some songs feel familiar even when they change a

little? That’s because every song has a form — like a musical blueprint that gives

it shape and balance! Just like stories have beginnings, middles, and endings,

music also follows patterns that make it exciting to hear. In this lesson, we’ll

explore how musical forms like A, AB, ABA, and ABACA turn simple tunes into

unforgettable melodies.

○ The class begins with a short listening activity. Open the link of a familiar

Filipino folk song such as Bahay Kubo & Leron Leron Sinta listen

carefully and observe if some parts of the song sound the same or

different.

○ After listening, answer the Listening Activity

○ The teacher then introduces the concept of musical form — the structure

or pattern of a song that helps make music organized and interesting. The

different types of musical form are explained using simple examples:

Unitary (A) has only one section, Binary (AB) has two contrasting parts,

Ternary (ABA) returns to the first section, and Rondo (ABACA) alternates

the main theme with new sections.

○ In small groups, the learners listen to short clips of songs or watch

performances and analyze the structure of each. They label each section

as A, B, or C and decide which form it represents. After their discussion,

each group presents their chosen song and explains why they think it

belongs to that particular form.

Read the following materials/ references.

“Reading Materials”

○ To apply their learning, learners are given a short reflection activity. Each

student chooses a favorite song and identifies its form, describing how

repetition and contrast make the song enjoyable. This activity encourages

them to connect classroom learning to their everyday music experiences.

Gentle Reminder:

Hello, Grade 6 learners!

Before you begin your activities for Musical Form in Folk Songs from the Lowlands of Luzon,

please remember these important steps to guide you smoothly through our lesson:

🎯 1. Review Our Objectives

Keep these goals in mind while working on your tasks:

Identify the four basic musical forms: Unitary, Binary, Ternary, and Rondo.

Describe how each form shows repetition and contrast.

Analyze familiar songs to determine their musical form.

Appreciate how form creates balance and variety in music.

🎵 2. Topic Reminder

We are focusing on Musical Form using familiar Filipino folk songs from the Lowlands of Luzon.

🎧 3. Listening Comes First!

Please listen carefully to the two songs below:

🔗 Bahay Kubo – https://youtu.be/er3EID03smc?feature=shared

🔗 Leron Leron Sinta – https://youtu.be/firHRhLsprc?si=PAREWCIPkEdtRFy6

Observe:

✔ Are there parts that sound the same?

✔ Are there parts that sound different?

✍️ 4. Answer the Listening Activity

When you're done listening, kindly answer the form:

👉 Listening Activity: https://forms.gle/uvycnX3NnDZUXKC19

📘 5. Read the Lesson Materials

Please take a moment to read the simple reading material prepared for you:

👉 Reading Materials:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HndJogZm1a3YPoN2DAakpqxA1euJvPoaFhbme43Yp2k/

edit?usp=drivesdk

🎤 6. Group Work

In your group, listen to short song clips, identify the sections (A, B, C), and decide what musical

form each song uses.

Be ready to share your thoughts in class!

📝 7. Reflection Activity

Choose your favorite song and identify its form.

Explain how repetition and contrast help make the song enjoyable to you. This helps you

connect music lessons with your everyday listening.

🌼 Just a gentle reminder:

Take your time, follow the steps, and enjoy exploring the beautiful patterns in music!. If you have

questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I’m always here to help you learn.