music

composition that have adopted the ideas and elements from 20th century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends in musical style.

• “Father of the Kundiman”

• romantic style incorporating western forms and techniques with folk materials.

• developed a style that combined European romanticism with chromaticism.

• first national artist for music

• Father of philippine impressionist music

• Product of both the romantic and impressionist schools of thought.

• “Romantic Nationalist”

• incorporated Philippine Folk elements in his composition

• His chords have a rich expressive tonality

• lullaby melody sung by his mother.