GODOD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

GODOD, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE

WEEK 3- SEPTEMBER 27,2021
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
MAPEH 9 ( MUSIC)
NAME:________________ YR.&SEC:_________________ TEACHER:GERALD MIKE C. LABAD

LESSON 1: Music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Period

OBJECTIVE :
1. Identify the musical elements and characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music

ACTIVITY 1: Guess the Word

Below are the different characteristic features of the music of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
Periods. Arrange the scrambled letters to form the word. Write your answers on the lines provided.

1. NOOPMYNHO ____________________

2. EMUEN________________________

3. PHOLYPONY _____________________

4. CREDSA SIMUC_____________________

5. CUSELAR CISUM____________________

WHAT’S IN

The first three periods of Western Music History are classified as Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque.
Each period has it's distinctive characteristic, historical,and cultural backgrounds.

A type of music from Medieval Era is Gregorian Chant, which has mainly used in the early christian church.
Music during Renaissance period because an important liesure activity. Members of the upperclass were expected
to have received musical training. Imitative polyphony is the distinctive characteristic of Renaissance Music.
Baroque period is characterized by grand and elaborate ornamentation of sculptures, theaters, arts, and music.
The music genres which flourished during the Baroque period were the concerto, the fugue, the oratorio, and the
chorale. . Music evolved along side with man's constant quest or growth and development.

WHAT’S NEW

The Middle Ages

The tradition of sung prayers and psalms extends into the shadows of early civilization. Such sacred singing was
often accompanied by instruments, and its rhythmic character was marked. In the synagogue, however, the sung
prayers were often unaccompanied. Ritual dance was excluded from the synagogue as the rhythmic character of
sacred music surrendered its more sensual aspects. Even in the prayers themselves, rhythmic verse gave way to
prose. The exclusion of women, the elevation of unison singing, and the exclusion of instruments served to
establish a clear differentiation between musical performance in the synagogue and that of the street.
WHAT IS IT

Music of the Medieval Period (700 – 1400) A type of music from the Medieval Era is Gregorian Chant, which has
mainly used in the early Christian Church. This Era is also known as the Middle Ages or “Dark Ages” that started
with the fall of the Roman Empire.

Monophonic plainchant was named after Pope Gregory

Characteristics of the Gregorian Chants:

 monophonic
 Free meter
 Modal
 Usually based on Latin liturgy
 Use of Neume notation

During the latter part of the Medieval Period, secular music which was not bound by Catholic traditions emerged. Most of these
songs were performed across Europe by groups of musicians called Troubadours.

Troubadour Music:

 Usually monophonic
 Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
 Tells of chivalry and courtly love
 Originated in France
 Written in the French language

Music of the Renaissance Period (1400 – 1600)

Music during the Renaissance period became an important leisure activity. Members of the upper class were expected to have
received musical training. Imitative polyphony is the distinctive characteristic of Renaissance Music. Lute was the prominent
instrument of the era. This era was also known as the “golden age” of a capella choral music.
Vocal Music of the Renaissance Period

1.Mass – is a form of sacred musical composition that sets texts of the Eucharistic liturgy into music.

Characteristics of the Mass:

 Polyphonic
 May be sung a cappella or with orchestral accompaniment
 Text may be syllabic (one note set to each syllable), neumatic (a few notes set to one syllable), or
melismatic (many notes to one syllable)

Five Main Sections of Mass:

1. Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)

2. Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest) “Gloria” by Josquin de Prez
3. Credo (I Believe in One God)
4. Sanctus and Benedictus (Holy, holy and Blessed Is He)
5. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
2. Madrigal- A secular vocal polyphonic music composition that originated from Italy. It is written and expressed in a poetic text
and sung during courtly social gatherings. It is the most important secular form during the Renaissance period.

Characteristics of the Madrigal

 Polyphonic
 Sung a cappella
 Through–composed
  Frequently in 3 to 6 voices Listen to ― “April Is In My Mistress’ Face” by Thomas Morley

Music of the Baroque Period (1685 – 1750)

Baroque Period is characterized by grand and elaborate ornamentation of sculptures, theaters, arts, and music.
The music genres which flourished during the Baroque Period were the concerto, the fugue, the oratorio, and the
chorale. Music evolved alongside man’s constant quest for growth and development.

Music Genres of Baroque Music

1. Concerto – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. J.S. Bach: The Violin
Concertos
2. Concerto Grosso - A form of orchestral music during the Baroque Period wherein the music is between a small group of solo
instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.
3. Fugue- A contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative counterpoint usually written in 3 or 4 parts, with the main
theme called “subject”. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D minor
4. Oratorio – a large scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that incorporates narratives on religious themes.
Oratorio vs. Opera
5.Chorale – musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church during the
Baroque era.
ACTIVITY 2: Classify each item in the box according to the historical period to which it belongs. Write your
answers on the table.

 Gregorian Chants  Troubadour Music

 Mass  Oratorio
 Fugue  Madrigal
 Concerto Grosso  Chorale
MEDIEVAL PERIOD RENAISSANCE PERIOD BAROQUE PERIOD

Assessment
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. ENCIRLE the letter of the answer.

1. Popular music during the latter part of Medieval Period which is not bound by Catholic traditions.
A. Instrumental Music B. Secular Music C. Sacred Music D. Solo Music
2. Refers to the primary form of sacred vocal polyphony.
A. Mass B. Motet C.Madrigal D. Troubadour
3. A Baroque music style developed mainly by imitative counterpoint.
A. Chorale B. Oratorio C. Fugue D. Toccata
4. The following statements are characteristics of Gregorian Chant, EXCEPT___;
A. Free in Tempo B. Plainsong C. Polyphonic Texture D. Used Neumes
5. Refers to the musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant
Church during the Baroque era.
A. Chorale B. Modal C. Credo D. Oratorio
6. A through–composed vocal music composition written and expressed in a poetic text.
A. Concerto B. Mass C. Madrigal D. Troubadour Music
7. A concerto referring to a presentation with a full orchestra and a soloist.
A. Basso Continuo B. Solo Concerto C. Concerto Grosso D. Tutti
8. The following are the music genres that flourished during Baroque Period, EXCEPT____;
A. Concerto B. Fugue C. Chorale D. Mass
9. A period of Western Music history that is characterized by grand and elaborate ornamentation of sculptures,
theaters, arts and music.
A. Baroque Period B. Medieval Period C. Classical Period D. Renaissance Period
10. Most of mass music’s text were set to melismatic. Melismatic means…
A. Few notes set to one syllable B. One note to many syllable