Answer:
Among indigenous Filipinos, one important function of music is to celebrate or commemorate important events in the human life cycle. The variety of musical forms, styles, repertoires, and traditions that exist mirror the rich diversity in Filipino culture. It has also become strongly connected to notions of Philippine national identity. Enjoying periodic resurgences within the Philippines, the characteristic, sparkling tremolo sound of rondalla instruments has an enduring place in the Philippine musical soundscap. The history of Filipino songs or music can be traced back to the time when Spaniards colonized Philippines. The native talent for music was developed with Spanish encouragement. When the Spanish and Mexican dances were introduced in the Philippines, Filipino composers made them part of Filipino culture.
