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MUSIC 9
Quarter 1 – Module 1
Musical Elements of Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque Period
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What is It ---------------- 13
Assessment ---------------- 18
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Introductory Message
To the learner:
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
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the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
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acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
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You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they
do the tasks included in the module.
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This module was designed and developed to cater the academic needs of your child
in this trying time. Teaching and learning process do not only happen inside the four corners
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encouragement and show full support to your children in answering all the activities found in
this module.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain
deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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opportunity to ponder spiritual emphasis based on the Bible
(Integration of faith and Learning), learn how to value the four
core values (Respect, Honesty, Love to God, and Service) and
explore the what I need to know and What I know.
IFL/
This section provides you a time to meditate
CORE and ponder upon God’s word. It invites you
VALUESS
to seek the wisdom of God before you start
What I Need reading and answering this module.
EXPLORE to Meditate
This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
What I Need to
Know
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This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
What I Know correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
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motivation and reasons why you need to study this module
What’s In
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deepen your acquire knowledge, engage more activities to
practice the skills you need to learn.
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activities that mirror a real world scenario, how you are going
to transfer the concept learn to its application. This enables
you to apply what you have learned from the past.
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This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.
What I Can Do
Answer Key
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IFL/ WHAT I NEED TO MEDITATE
CORE
VALUES
Good day!
Before you start reading and answering this module, I’m inviting you to read and
meditate the essence of this following verse.
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Process Question:
Write your personal experience and reason on why you glorify God through singing
praises to Him.
Everytime I sing praises to God,I always feel a different kind of feeling that is soothing and
Satisfying.I can say that by singing and glorifying the Lord it brings a kind of satisfaction in
Our daily lives.It feels so good praising and glorifying the Lord and one way to show it is
through singing.Also,hymn songs delivers messages too.
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What I Need to Know
This module will help you understand and appreciate the music of the
medieval, renaissance, and baroque period by learning the history of these different
time settings.
What I Know
PRE-TEST
To assess what you know about the musical elements during the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque Periods, answer the following activities.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
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Instructions: Encircle the letter of your choice.
1. Baroque music is known for its grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. Which of
the following Baroque Music forms was developed mainly through imitative
counterpoint?
A. Concerto Grosso B. Fugue C. Oratorio D. Chorale
2. There are five main sections of the Mass. Which of the following is the only
section of Mass with Greek text?
A. Kyrie B. Gloria C. Agnus Dei D. Credo
3. It is a text setting of the Mass which has many notes set to one syllable?
A. Syllabic B. Neumatic C. Melismatic D.
Pragmatic
5. Medieval secular music which originated in France and tells of chivalry and courtly
love.
A. Gregorian Chant //B. Troubadour Music C. Sanctus and Benedictus
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Musical Elements of
Medieval, Renaissance,
Lesson
and Baroque Period
What’s In
Have you heard of the songs being sung at a mass or in the churches? These
songs actually have a mixture of music from the past way before these songs were
written and sang. In this module, you will learn the musical elements of given
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music and be able to identify and describe
them.
What’s New
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What is It
1. MEDIEVAL PERIOD
The music during the Medieval period was largely sacred. Most music that
survived was vocal and instruments served as accompaniment. The organ was the
most prominent instrument during this period.
Monophonic
Free meter
Modal
Usually Based on Lativ Liturgy
Use of Neume Notation
Troubadour Music (Secular Music)
Usually Monophonic
Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
Tells of chivalry and courtly love
Originated in france
Written in French language
2. RENAISSANCE PERIOD
The Renaissance period covers the years 1400 to 1600. “Renaissance”
literally means “rebirth”. It refers especially to the rebirth of learning that began in
Italy spreading to England and back to Italy. During this period, there was an
enormous renewal of interest in the study of classical antiquity. The Renaissance
period saw the culmination of a vocal polyphony that has never been surpassed. For
this reason, the period is sometimes referred to as the “Golden Age of Polyphony”.
Characteristics of Renaissance Music
Elements Characterestics
Rhythm Gentle flow
Melody Easier to perform; moving along a scale with a few large leaps
Texture Polyphonic, imitation among voices
Homophonic, especially in dances
Harmony Greater concern with flow and progression of chords
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Words and Vocal music was more important than instrumental music.
music Use of word painting, in which the meaning of words corresponds to
the character of the composition
Polyphonic
Sung a cappella
through-composed\
Frequently in 3 to 6 voices
3. BAROQUE PERIOD
Baroque music is the music of Europe between 1600 and 1750. Scholars are
still not certain about the etymology of the term Baroque. It must have gotten its
name from the Italian baroco meaning “contradictory” or “paradoxical”; the
Portuguese word baroco, which means a crooked round pearl; and from another
Italian word parucca meaning wig or false hair.
The term “Baroque period” got its name from a term that was used to
describe over-decorated church architecture. For a long time, many people thought
that baroque was a poor descendant of the art of Renaissance period. Now, it is
recognized for what it was – the beginning of almost all of the musical styles at
present.
Melodies sound elaborate or ornamental and are not easy to sing or remember\
Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony\
Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud and soft\
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Orchestra consists of strings and continuo, harpsichord and organ are the keyboard
instruments that are commonly used
What’s More
Instructions: Listen perceptively to the sample music and refer to the characteristics of
each period. Take down notes and answer the following questions briefly.
a. MEDIEVAL PERIOD
SONG 1: Gregorian Chant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5AohCMX0U&t=26s
SONG 2: Troubadour Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPsFxAZssY
REFLECTION:
1. After listening to the selection, were you able to identify the
characteristics of Gregorian Chants? How about the Troubadour
Music?
Yes,I was able to identify the characteristics of both selections.
2. Which of the two do you like better? Why?
I like the Troubadour Music better.Aside that its very new and weird to my
ears,I enjoyed listening to the instruments played in the music,its so unique
and I would play that kind of music whenever I do projects cuz for me,I find
that music enjoyable to play and to listen to.
b. RENAISSANCE PERIOD
SONG 1: MASS (Gloria)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyZWHkuwzw
SONG 2: MADRIGAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiOWQzRHmbI
REFLECTION:
1. After listening to the selection, were you able to identify the
characteristics of a Mass? How about the Madrigal?
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Yes,listening to mass music aren’t new to my ears I hear this kind of music
always.The Madrigal music is very nice it is sang like chorale.
2. Based on what you have heard, do you agree that the compositions
of Palestrina and Morley reflect their personalities? Why or Why not?
I believe yes.They came up with their compositions because they relate to it I
believe,If that’s the way their music and songs were composed then,maybe it
matches their personality.
3. Which of the two samples do you like better? Why?
I like listening to the Madrigal song better.The harmony and the melody of the
song is very calming its like im listening to the angels singing for glory.
c. BAROQUE PERIOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a32nicpS3rk
SONG 2: Winter by Vivaldi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgs_zB6Et2Q
REFLECTION:
1. Which of the two did you enjoy the most? Why?
I enjoyed a lot hearing those two different types of song but in the song 2,its
just that I cant get enough hearing it,it sounds so impossible,I enjoyed a lot listening to it it
sounds perfect.
2. What do you think is the most evident difference between
the two concertos?
I think the evident difference between the two is if music have texture then I would say it’s the
texture that is evident to differ.The first song sounds rough to my ears cause it has a lot of choruses
and its tempo,its fast whereas, the song 2,I find it soft and smooth to the ears because it is played
calmy than the 1st one.
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Instructions: Given the choices inside the box above, write down the words that best
describe the musical elements or characteristics of the different music of the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque Periods by completing the TABLE below.
What I Can Do
SONG # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ydX12STA9s
TITLE: _Fire,Fire My Heart_______________________________________________
COMPOSER: Thomas Morley___________________________________________
PERIOD or ERA: Medieval_________________________________________
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
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Assessment
COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Baroque music is known for its grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. Which of the following
Baroque Music forms was developed mainly through imitative counterpoint?
2. There are five main sections of the Mass. Which of the following is the only section of Mass with
Greek text?
3. It is a text setting of the Mass which has many notes set to one syllable?
5. Medieval secular music which originated in France and tells of chivalry and courtly love.
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Reference:
Baarde, Maria Clara G., San Jose-Mathews., Muyot, Fritzimarie R., and Zamora,
Cielo. Experiencing the World of MAPEH 9. The Inteligente Publishing, Inc.
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