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Philippine Music History Overview by Harry Mesias is a document available to read on EtoBox.

1. Music had an important role in regulating religious and social life in the Philippines and was considered sacred. 2. In 1795, sacred music performance arts composed in the Philippines reached their Golden Age, consisting of various genres and styles with indigenous, Asian, European, and American influences. 3. Though the Philippines has geographical ties to East Asia, its music has been heavily influenced by over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule and 45 years of American domination.

Author

Harry Mesias

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