Lowland Folk Music
* Rondalla: A string ensemble that originated in Spain, the rondalla is popular in lowland areas such as Manila and the Visayas. It typically consists of guitars, bandurrias, and mandolins, and is often used to accompany folk songs and dances.
* Harana: A traditional courtship song, the harana is performed by a man to serenade his loved one. It is typically accompanied by a guitar or a rondalla ensemble, and the lyrics often express the man's love and devotion.
* Balitao: A type of folk song that originated in the Ilocos region, the balitao is typically sung by a group of people and accompanied by a guitar or a bamboo flute. The lyrics often tell stories of love, loss, or everyday life.
Highland Folk Music
* Kalinga Chant: A traditional vocal music of the Kalinga people of the Cordillera region, the Kalinga chant is characterized by its use of complex vocal polyrhythms and harmonies. It is often performed during ceremonies and rituals, and the lyrics often invoke the spirits and ancestors.
* Ifugao Hudhud: A narrative chant of the Ifugao people of the Cordillera region, the hudhud is typically performed by women during rice-planting season. It tells stories of the Ifugao people's history, culture, and mythology, and is accompanied by a bamboo nose flute.
* Bagobo Dabakan: A gong ensemble of the Bagobo people of Mindanao, the dabakan is used to accompany dances, rituals, and ceremonies. It consists of a variety of gongs, drums, and other percussion instruments, and the rhythms are often complex and syncopated.