Rondalla
The rondalla is an ensemble of
History
The rondalla has its origins in the folk playing bands from
Rondalla instruments in Spain
Some instruments used for the early rondalla were influenced by the
Rondallas in Spain, Mexico and the United States
Today, rondallas are more modern and expressive, using lyrics that are vibrant, yet still keep with the traditional theme of melancholy love and evening serenades.
Currently, there are many groups in Spain (such as La Rondalla Sierra Almijara and La Rondalla de la Costera), Mexico (such as La Rondalla de Saltillo and La Rondalla Voces del Corazón) and the United States (La Rondalla del Sagrado Corazón de Richmond) that carry on the tradition[3]
Rondallas in the Philippines
The rondalla (also rondalya) was introduced to the Philippines when it was part of the Spanish East Indies. In the early Spanish period, certain styles were adopted by the natives, especially guitarra and bandurria used in the pandanggo, the jota, and the polka. The use of the term comparza was common, however, during the American period, the term rondalla became more used. The introduction of a Filipino rondalla piece is very similar to the introductory tunes found in Aragon.
Presently, the term in Filipino culture refers to any group of stringed instruments that are played using the plectrum or pick.
The Philippine rondalla's basic repertoire includes folk songs such as the "Collar de sampaguita", "La bella filipina", and "No te vayas a Zamboanga", as well as pieces from the types balitaw, kundiman, and the harana, pieces for the zarzuela, and accompaniment for dances such as the subli, tinikling, and cariñosa.
See also
References
- ISBN 978-84-7256-297-4.
- ^ Mexican Rondalla, Inside Mexico
- ^ Rondallas de la República Mexicana, concursosderondallasmexico.org
- ^ a b Filipino Arts & Music Ensemble Archived 2010-11-07 at the Wayback Machine, Filipino Heritage, The Making of a Nation, Volume 9, 1978, famenyc.org