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What are the music of lowlands Luzon?

Folk Songs

* Kundiman: A traditional Filipino love song, often characterized by its slow tempo and emotional lyrics.

* Harana: A serenade, typically performed by a man to a woman under her window.

* Balitaw: A lively folk song that often tells a story of courtship.

* Tagulaylay: A narrative folk song that often tells a story of love, loss, or heroism.

* Dung-aw: A type of vocal improvisation, often performed by women.

Dance Music

* Tinikling: A bamboo dance, in which dancers jump over two bamboo poles that are rhythmically clapped together.

* Cariñosa: A slow, graceful dance that is often performed by couples.

* Pandanggo: A lively dance that is often performed by couples or groups.

* Polka: A fast-paced dance that is often performed by couples or groups.

* Rigodon: A quadrille dance that is often performed by four couples.

Other Musical Forms

* Pasalubong: A musical offering, often performed as a gift to a guest or visitor.

* Lullaby: A song that is sung to lull a child to sleep.

* Work songs: Songs that are sung by workers to accompany their labor.

* Religious music: Music that is performed for religious ceremonies or rituals.

Other Music

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