Arts in the Philippines refer to all the various forms of the arts that have developed and accumulated in the Philippines from the beginning of civilization in the country up to the present era. They reflect the range of artistic influences on the country's culture, including indigenous forms of the arts, and how these influences have honed the country's arts. These arts are divided into two distinct branches, namely, traditional arts and non-traditional arts. Each branch is further divided into various categories with subcategories.
Bebop. An advanced jazz style for a small group, involving nearly continuous syncopation and a "flowing melodic line" It was developed in the 1940´s in the USA and it is characterized by a fast tempo.
