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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Music of the Romantic Period: A
Romantic Life of Frederic
Chopin
Music– Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Module 2: Music of the Classical Period: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Music
Quarter 3 – Module 2:
Music of the Romantic Period: A
Romantic Life of Frederic
Chopin
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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the
Western Music. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning
competency Explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of
composers/performers, and audience) during Romantic period

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Identify the difference of Filipino folk music and Romantic

period music
2. Describe the practice and performance of Romantic period
music
3. Explain the characteristics of the Romantic period’s famous
composition

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
WORD SEARCH

Venn Diagram

Identify the difference of Filipino folk music and romantic period music. Write
also the similarities of the two musical periods at the center.

Filipino Folk Music Similarities Romantic Period Music

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Guide Questions:
GUIDE QUESTION

1. What makes Romantic period unique in terms of practice and

performance?
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2. Why nationalism reflected in most of the music of Romantic

Period?
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Let Us Study
ROMANTIC PERIOD

Composers of the Romantic Era saw music as means of individual and

emotional expression. Indeed, they considered music the art form most
capable of expressing the full range of human emotion. Music was expected
to communicate to the audience, often by using a narrative form that told
distinct stories. Romantic composers prioritized the emotional or narrative
content of the music above its form, which is why they broke so many of the
classical composers’ rules. Romantic composers didn’t reject or break with
the musical language developed during the Classical period. They used its
forms as a foundation for their work but felt unconstrained by them.

FAMOUS ROMANTIC COMPOSER

Full Name
Frederic Chopin

Birth date
March 1, 1810

Death date
October 17, 1849

Place of Birth
Zelazowa Wola, Poland
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• Frédéric Chopin was a renowned Polish and French composer who
published his first composition at age 7 and began performing one year later.
• He finished his formal education at the higher school in 1829 and soon
traveled
to Europe giving concerts in places like Vienna, Munich, Paris and London.
• Chopin composed almost primarily for the piano and some well known
Compositions like Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49, Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10,
No. 12 and 24 Preludes, Op. 28.
• In 1831, Chopin arrived in Paris and met other legendary composers
• During this time in Paris, Chopin met and married the famous writer French
writer George Sand.
• Chopin’s health began to decline and he was diagnosed with pulmonary
tubercolosis. Chopin is famous for the following:
Ballade – a verse form or narrative that is set to music
Etude – a piece composed for the development of a specific technique
Mazurka – a Polish dance in triple time that consists of a march or
procession
Nocturne – an instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood for
the piano
Polonaise – a slow Polish dance in triple time that consists of a march
or procession
Prelude – a short piece of music that can be used as a preface and
introduction to another work or may stand on its own.
Waltz – a German dance in triple meter
Impromptu – a short free-form musical composition usually for a solo
instrument
Scherzo – a musical movement of playful character, typically in ABA
form
Sonata – composition for one or more solo instruments usually
consisting of three or four independent movements varying in key, mood and
tempo

FANTAISIE IMPROMPTU OP. 66

Fantaisie Impromptu was written in 1834, but Chopin had never intended to
publish it and possibly even asked a friend, Julian Fontana, to burn after his
death, due to its apparent resemblance to Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Moonlight
Sonata. Fontana, however published the piece six years after Chopin’s death,
despite his request, after wrestling with the difficult decision. As such, today
we are now “able to immerse ourselves in thiswonderful world of fantasy.”

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 Let Us Practice
Compare and contrast
Choose two compositions of Chopin’s from the Romantic Period. Compare
and contrast the two using the following indicators:

1. Name of Chopin’s
composition and give
2 facts about it.

2. Distinct styles of
performance of each
composition.

3. Describe the setting,

composition, role of
composers/performers

Let Us Practice More

Listen to the music of Chopin’s famous composition “Fantaisie
Impromptu Op. 66”. After listening to the music, identify the
characteristics of his composition Characteristics of Music by Chopin
“Fantaisie Impromptu Op. 66”

Characteristics of Music by Chopin

“Fantaisie Impromptu Op. 66”

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 Let Us Remember
The Romantic Period started around 1830 and ended around 1900, as
compositions became increasingly expressive and intentive. Romantic era is
known for its intense energy and passion. The rigid forms of classical music
gave way to greater expression, and music grew closer to art, literature and
theatre.
The Romantic Era gave birth to virtuoso. Liszt was one of the greatest
of his time, and wrote-demanding piano music to show off his own brilliance.
Chopin is also among the outstanding composer-performer from this in the
world of opera, cue the entrance of Verdi in the middle of the Romantic era.
He turned Italian opera on its head by introducing new subject material, often
with social, political, or nationalistic themes, andcombined these with a direct
approach to composing.

Let Us Assess
Direction: Write the correct answer in the blank before each
number

Write the correct answer in the blank before each number

_____1.What are the approximate dates of the romantic period?

a. 1650-1720 c. 1750-1810
b. 1830-1900 d. 1945-2000
_____2. Which of the following was known for his virtuosic piano playing?
a. Rossini c. Liszt
b. Beethoven d. Schubert
_____3. What nationality was Chopin?
a. Polish c. English
b. Russian d. German
_____4. Which of the following statements is TRUE of music in the romantic
era?
a. The music was very rigid and structured
b. The music was expressive and dramatic
c. Piano music was simple and easy to play
d. Composers only stuck to a small range of notes
_____5. In the Romantic period, composer wrote music that was technically
extremely demanding to perform. This was called….
a. Difficult c. Expressivissimo
b. Virtuosic d. Valiant
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_____6. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the Romantic period?
a. A freedom in writing and designing an intense personal
expression of self-emotion
b. Has a rich variety of piece types
c. Has a shape and unity of the theme
d. The textures are more expressive
_____7. Which of these is NOT a composition of Chopin?
a. Fantasie in F minor c. Revolutionary Etude
b. No.12 and 24 Preludes d. La Campanella
_____8. Which of the following did Chopin wrote most of his music?
a. Violin c. Piano
b. Flute d. Orchestra
_____9. What does the term “Nationalism” means?
a. Being patriotic
b. Pride in one’s own composition
c. Having a strong feeling for one’s nation
d. Pride for another country or culture
_____10. Which of the following is NOT a composer of from the Romantic
Period?
a. Frederic Chopin c. Ludwig Van Beethoven
b. Robert Schumann d. Franz Liszt

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 Let Us Enhance

Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is

otherwise.

_____1. The music of this Romantic period is known of its intense, energy
and passion.

_____2. Chopin was a renowned Polish and French composer.

_____3. Chopin lived healthy and died in his old age.

_____4. Chopin was a Russian

_____5. Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western orchestral music

associated with the period of the nineteenth century commonly referred to
as the Romantic era (or Romantic period).

Let Us Reflect
Today you have learned about the life and works of Frederic Chopin
and his famous composition “Fantaisie Impromptu Op. 66”.It's a
classic tune from the Romantic period. Listen to how the melody sits perfectly
on top of the lower strings - it's eminently hummable. When it comes down to
it, that's what defined the romantic period's sound. It was the first time when
melody really became the most important thing to get right.

Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a

great job! I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this
enthusiasm with the following modules. See you! God Bless

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Let Us Assess
1. They both have similar runs and a driving sense of urgency. Beethoven's is marked
“presto agitato”, and Chopin's is marked “allegro agitato”. In keeping with this fundamental
premise, there is no particular form associated with the impromptu. The style of the music is
similar to that of the other compositions of the period.
Let’s Test Ourselves:
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. C
Let Us Enhance
1. TRUE 2. TRUE 3. FALSE 4. FALSE 5. TRUE
Answer Key
 References

Allysia (2018) - https://www.pianotv.net/2018/04/chopin-fantaisie-

impromptu/

Conolly (2016) - https://www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/the-

romantic-period-of-music

Udiscover Team (2020, February 28) -

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/classical-features/best-chopin-
works-10-essential-pieces/?fbclid=IwAR3Im7Uf0BIn4VYE3lWW-
oiCFSLdGdyUdTBfxQym73PUMHrPfH2T2UhxJbA
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