Requirements for Cluster 5 (MUSIC LITERATURE)

WESTERN MUSIC 2 and 3

Survey the music musical forms of the High Classical Period to 20th Century. Define/describe
them and give 2 listening examples.

e.g.

Symphony - (definition).... 

- 2 Samples 

note: you have to look that also the specific stylistic difference of the forms which are used in
two or more historical periods e.g. Classical Symphony Vs. Romantic Symphony.

HISTORY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Create a 10 minute lecture video/Write an essay tracing the history and development of an
instrument/instrumental ensemble.

*developer/maker, country of origin, history of use, etc., contribution to the

development of music in the era where it existed/existing

Make your essays short and simple. Please cite your references in APA format. Minimum of 3
pages and maximum of 5 pages with 1.5 spacing.

GLOBAL MUSIC 2

Write an essay about African music, its roots, influences, and appeal in the international scene.
You can also include your personal views on the particular music culture.

sample reference
- http://www.pps.k12.or.us/depts-c/mc-me/be-af-mu.pdf
Make your essays short and simple. Please cite your references in APA format. Minimum of 3
pages and maximum of 5 pages with 1.5 spacing.

PHILIPPINE MUSIC 2 & 3

Read and present through a powerpoint presentation key concepts in the essay “The Role of
Kolintang Music in Maranao Society” by Usupay Cadar.

Write a musical and narrative analysis of Nicanor Abelardo’s “Bituing Marikit”

Prepared by:

Amiel Kim Quan Capitan

Faculty, School of Music

Philippine Women’s University