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MUSIC

QUARTER 1 – MODULE 2
MELC: Explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of
composers/performers, and audience) of 20th century music.
PART I.

A. Introduction
In your previous lesson, you have learned and explored the transitory period of music in the
20th century. To fully understand and appreciate music as a whole, you will experience and explore
the performance practices of the 20th century music through its setting, composition, the role of
composers/performers, and audiences. Even further the potential audience for concert, artists,
broadcasting, and recording were widened, and at the same time, they tended to decrease the physical
necessity for large new public performance arenas. Undeniably, electronics is the major new
influence on 20th-century music performance.

B. Discussion
There are stages of musical movements. These stages have distinct characteristics and they
contain the improved musical elements that were used in the performances of the 20th century music.
This became the performance practices of all musical genres that were observed in this generation.

Musical Elements Used in Stages

A Composition is a highly disciplined art that requires mastery over often very sophisticated
materials and a creative impulse which origins and mental processes remain a mystery. In the 20 th century,
there are elements of music and musical styles observed, and these are the elements that tend to be basic but
were enhanced by the composers of different movements carried out to the height of their knowledge, talent,
and skills. These elements are evident from the different stages of movements of music in the 20th century.

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Performance practice
The term applied for musical techniques employed in a specific musical genre during specific
musical eras. Quite often, performance practice refers to techniques that are implied, and not written or
notated.
What is performance practice music?
The term "performance practice" refers to the study of how music was performed in the composer's
own day. Research in this area has focused especially on earlier periods like the Middle Ages (where fewer
other primary source materials survive) but also encompasses later periods up through the early twentieth
century.
Definition of setting
1: the manner, position, or direction in which something is set. 2: the frame or bed in which a gem is
set also: style of mounting. 3a: the time, place, and circumstances in which something occurs or develops. b:
the time and place of the action of a literary, dramatic, or cinematic work (www.merriam-
webster.com)dictionary.
Musical setting
A musical setting is a musical composition that is written on the basis of a literary work. The literary
work is said to be set, or adapted, to music. Musical settings include choral music and other vocal music. A
musical setting is made to particular words, such as poems.(en.wikipedia.org)
What is word setting in music?
The style of singing in a musical is very pop/rock and will include syllabic and melismatic word
setting: ... This is called syllabic word setting. To highlight a word for dramatic effect more than one note is
given per syllable so that the word lasts longer. This is called melismatic word setting.(www.bbc.co.uk)
THREE TYPES OF SETTING:
• Elements of time
• Elements of place
• Elements of environment (both physical and social)
(https:/literarydevices.net)

C. Readings
Musical Composition
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Musical_composition
Musical composition, music composition, or simply composition, can refer to an original piece or
work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece, or to the process of creating or
writing a new piece of music. People who create new compositions are called composers. Composers of
primarily songs are usually called songwriters; with songs, the person who writes lyrics for a song is the
lyricist. In many cultures, including Western classical music, the act of composing typically includes the

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creation of music notation, such as a sheet music "score," which is then performed by the composer or by
other musicians. In popular music and traditional music, songwriting may involve the creation of a basic
outline of the song, called the lead sheet, which sets out the melody, lyrics and chord progression. In
classical music, orchestration (choosing the instruments of a large music ensemble such as an orchestra
which will play the different parts of music, such as the melody, accompaniment, countermelody, bassline
and so on) is typically done by the composer, but in musical theatre and in pop music, songwriters may hire
an arranger to do the orchestration. In some cases, a pop or traditional songwriter may not use written
notation at all, and instead compose the song in their mind and then play, sing or record it from memory. In
jazz and popular music, notable sound recordings by influential performers are given the weight that written
or printed scores play in classical music.
Composition consists in two things only. The first is the ordering and disposing of several sounds...in
such a manner that their succession pleases the ear. This is what the Ancients called melody. The second is
the rendering audible of two or more simultaneous sounds in such a manner that their combination is
pleasant. This is what we call harmony, and it alone merits the name of composition.

PART II. Activity Proper

Activity 1. I have learned…
Directions: Complete the sentences below.
I have learned that performance practice is__________________________________.

I have learned that musical setting is ______________________________________.

I have learned that musical composition is __________________________________.

Activity 2. I’m a Singer!

Directions: Answer briefly.
If you are given a chance to sing in public, what compositions are you going to sing and why?

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KEY TO CORRECTIONS:
Activity 1
Answers may vary.
Activity 2
Answers may vary.

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PART III. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
A. Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter on the space provided before the number.
_____1. What is performance practice?

A. A Study on how music is performed B. A Study on how music is written

C. A Study on how music is notated D. A Study on how music is applied

_____2. What does a performance practice refer to?

A. Concept B. Technique C. Performance D. Ability

_____3.What is the other term for musical notation?

A. Musical note B. Musical sheet C. Musical term D. Musical symbol

_____4. What do you call the composers of primary songs?

A. Songwriter B. Song leader C. Song accompanist D. Song pianist

_____5. What type of setting is based on both physical and social?

A. Time B. Place C. Space D. Environment

_____6. What particular word is use for a musical setting?

A. Poems B. Riddles C. Speech D. Oratory

_____7. What does a composer do??

A. Write poems B. Make songs C. Write letters D. Make instruments

_____8. What is that person who make songs?

A. Lyricist B. Writer C. Composer D. Conductor

_____9. What person writes the lyrics of the song?

A. Song writer B. Composer C. Lyricist D. Musician

_____10. Why do people sing?

A. Because of modern technology used in music B. Because you are told to sing

C. Because of modern compositions D. Because it is our nature to sing

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 B. Identification
Directions: Identify the function following pictures:

1.____________ 2._____________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5.___________

C. Composition
Directions: Make your own lyrics for music composition midst today’s situation.
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References:
A. Books
▪ Sunico, Raul M., et.al. 2015. HORIZONS Grade 10 Learner’s Materials Music and Arts
Appreciation for Young Filipinos.Quezon City: Tawid Publications.
▪ Jasme, Jake Z., et.al. 2020. Music – Grade 10 Support Material for Independent Learning
Engagement (SMILE) Quarter 1 – Module 2: Performance Practice in Setting and
Composition of 20th Century Music. Dipolog City: Schools Division of Dipolog City and The
Dipolog City Government.

B. Online and Other Sources

▪ DepEd LRMDS. https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/pdf-view/16404