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MUSIC 9
Quarter 1
Supplementary Learning Kit
Week 1

Musical Elements of Medieval,

Renaissance, and Baroque Music

(Vocal and Instrumental)

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator.

This supplementary learning kit (SLK) in Music 9 is for the first day of
the first quarter. The contents of the SLK is a manual that aims to assist
learning, reading materials that includes today’s lessons, and activity sheets
for assessment and development of the learner. It also includes a reflective
diary that should be answered both by the learner and the facilitator which
serves as a continuous record of their learnings, problems encountered, and
solutions provided for each lesson.

The supplementary learning kit is based on the Most Essential Learning

Competencies (MELC) released by the Department of Education. It is
designed to address the current educational situation faced by the nation. The
contents of the supplementary learning kits are designed based on Bloom’s
Taxonomy of Instructional Design wherein all parts are studied carefully to
sufficiently provide intellectual development of the learners.

The facilitator may be a parent, sibling, relative, or anyone who may provide
guidance to our learners. They may guide and ask questions to ensure learning and
understanding of the topic. The facilitator also ensures that all questions are
answered by the learner as well as all task necessary for the whole week.

For the Learner

Hello! Are you ready to learn something new? This is the first supplementary
learning kit for Music 9 . This SLK will be your guide to study the elements of music
and its use on Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Music. Prepare yourself for a
journey that includes different time periods and locations as we witness the different
kinds of western art traditions through the ages. Open your eyes as we dive deep
into the world of Art. Ensure that you answer all questions and accomplish all the
activities included. Remember, “You are braver than you believe, and stronger
than you seem and smarter than you think”.
 Time to Read!
LESSON 1: Musical Elements of
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
Music

Review of the Elements of Music

Tempo – the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by

one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often
by an exact metronome marking.

Melody – is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener

perceives as a single entity. It is considered the “horizontal aspect of
Music)

Meter – refers to the regularly recurring patterns and accents such as

bars and beats.

Timbre – also known as tone color or tone quality, is the perceived

sound quality of a musical note, sound or tone.

Harmony – known as the "vertical" aspect of music, it is the composition

of simiultaneously occurring frequencies, pitches, tones, notes, and/or
chords.

Dynamics – is the variation in loudness between notes or phrase.

Medieval Period

The Medieval period was also known as Middle Ages or “Dark Ages”
which started with the fall of the Roman Empire. During this era, the
Christian Church was greatly influenced by Europe’s culture and political
affairs.
A monophonic plainchant known as Gregorian Chant was named
after Pope Gregory I, who made this an approved music of the Catholic
Church. Pope Gregory’s action made these monophonic plainchants
popular during the period

Musical Element Utilization During the Era

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre

Vocal Music: Gregorian Chant “Deum Verum” -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5AohCMX0U&t=125s

Instrumental Music: Ecco la Primavera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8aw7Wvivsv4&list=RD8aw7Wvivsv4&start_radio=1&t=61 start at 0:26
to 1:36

Renaissance Period

The term Renaissance came from the word renaitre which means
“rebirth”, “revival”, and “rediscovery”.

With the emergence of the bourgeois class, renaissance music

became more popular as entertainment and activity for amateurs and the
educated.
Though sacred music was still of great importance, secular music
became more popular in this period. Renaissance

Vocal Music : PHILLIPE DE VITRY AND THE ARS NOVA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke2BuKG65Sw

Instrumental music – Lachrimae by John Dowland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZYzuIGDYGs

Baroque Period

Composers during this period were George Friedrich Handel,

Johann Sebastian Bach, Claudio Monteverdi, and Antonio Vivaldi.
During this time, the arts highlighted grandiose and elaborate
ornamentation which were clearly seen in the musical compositions
created by Baroque composers.
 New instrumental techniques, changes in musical notation and the
major and minor tonality were also applied in this era. A lot of the
musical terms and concepts that evolved in this era are still used in
music of today.
Vocal Music :
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George Frideric Handel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZEtVbJT5c

Instrumental music –
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho9rZjlsyYY

ACTIVITY 1: Pre-test

DIRECTION: Identify the terms described by the sentences

on the right side.

ANSWERS DESCRIPTION

1. Monophonic plainchant named after Pope Gregory I.

2. French word which means Rebirth, Revival or
Rediscovery.
3. Travelling secular performers from North of France.
4. Portuguese word which means Pearl of Irregular Shape.
5. A period known as Middle Ages or Dark Ages.
6. A period known as the Golden Age of A Capella music..
7. Prominent instrument during the Renaissance Period.
8. Famous composer of the Medieval Period.
9. Give at least one famous composer of the Renaissance
Period.
10. Give at least one famous composer of the Baroque
Period.

ACTIVITY 2: DESCRIBE ME
Instruction: Based on the vocal and instrumental music you have listened, describe the
musical characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music.

Period Vocal Instrumental

Medieval

Renaissance

Baroque

ACTIVITY 3: MUSICAL ANALYSIS

Direction:
1. Listen to the music samples from each period using the links
provided.
2. Describe the utilization of the elements of music used in each
composition. The first one serves as your sample

MEDIEVAL PERIOD – DEUM VERUM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5AohCMX0U&t=125s

Tempo The Gregorian Chant Deum Verum had variations in tempo all
throughout the song due to its characteristic of Free-Rhythm. This
is evident on the sudden increase and decrease of speed in the
performance.
Melody Due to its use of the Latin language and its thick and heavy timbre
created by the unique European physique, the Melody of Deum
Verum appears mystical, somber, and enchanting. The use of
Melismas and melodic scales also plays a part in its unique
Meter Due to its free-form style wherein most notes that are sung are
either extended or shortened depending on the desire effect by the
conductor, the song has inconsistent meter all throughout the
song.
Timbre Since there is only one Melody for Deum Verum, It is definitely
Monophonic.
Harmony Harmony in Deum verum is basic, considering there is only one
melodic line all throughout the song a s well as its lack of
accompaniment.
Dynamics various effects were created through the use of crescendo, or
increasing volume in Deum Verum to create a majestic effect/,
 MEDIEVAL PERIOD – ECCO LA PRIMAVERA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=8aw7Wvivsv4&list=RD8aw7Wvivsv4&start_radio=1&t=61

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre
Harmony
Dynamics

RENNAISANCE PERIOD – PHILLIPE DE VITRY AND

THE ARS NOVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke2BuKG65Sw

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre
Harmony
Dynamics

RENNAISANCE PERIOD – LACHRIMAE by JOHN

DOWLAND
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZYzuIGDYGs

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre
Harmony
Dynamics

BAROQUE PERIOD – Hallelujah Chorus from

Messiah by George Frideric Handel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZEtVbJT5c

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre
Harmony
Dynamics
 BAROQUE PERIOD – Toccata and Fugue in D
Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho9rZjlsyYY

Tempo
Melody
Meter
Timbre
Harmony
Dynamics

My Reflection (DAY 1)

What I have learned from this quarter?

REFLECTIVE DIARY

DIRECTION: Write the problems you meet during the session.

You can write your answer in Filipino.

FOR THE FACILITATOR

FOR THE STUDENT