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Music
Quarter 2, Wk. 1 - Module 1
Life and Works of the Classical Composers

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippine

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What This Module is About
The impact of old style music upon the cutting edge work of modern composers is
far-reaching and worthy of a more extensive exploration nowadays. The influence of
classical music upon the modern work of composers can be heard in our modern music.

Classical music still matters because it has the ability to add aesthetic and emotional
value to the human experience. It connects humanity through time. There is much emotional
depth to be found in it and it is aesthetically evocative.

For the students to relate and enjoy the lesson, listening to classical music that
enhances both productivity and brain power, something which is often referred to by
scientists as the “Mozart effect” is given emphasis in this module.

This module provides information on the life and works of musicians during the
classical period. Activities were simplified to suit the needs and situations of the learners in
the Philippine setting.

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Lesson Music of the Classical Period
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What I Need to Know

CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding of the traits
and attributes of the music of the classical period.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner plays a classical music using any materials
that can create
sound.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES
 Discuss the life and works of famous classical
composers.
 Listen to some of the well-known classical music of the
famous classical composers that are used in modern
music.

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 What I Know

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Identify the term being described. Write the letter of your choice in the space
provided.

_____1. A large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music, which

combines instruments from strings, winds and percussions.
a. Orchestra
b. Concerto
c. Opera

_____2. Musical texture of a Classical Era music with simpler melodies

supported by subordinate harmonies and more significant uses of chords.
a. Monophonic
b. Polyphonic
c. Homophonic

_____3. Considered as the “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the

String Quartet”.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

_____4. Which composers introduce Symphony No. 3 which was written in

honour of Napoleon and is regularly voted the greatest symphony of all time.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

_____5. He was a philosopher whose language was music, a pure product of

the Enlightenment who believed the world could be healed through its power.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)

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 What’s In

The initial three periods of Western Music History are named

Medieval Renaissance, and Baroque. Every period has its particular
trademark, historical, and cultural backgrounds.

That three era witnessed the creation of a number of musical

genres which would maintain a hold on composition for years to come,
yet it was the Classical period which saw the introduction of a form
which has dominated instrumental composition to the present day:
sonata form. With it came the development of the modern concerto,
symphony, sonata, trio and quartet to a new peak of structural and
expressive refinement.

The classical age were sown by lots of composers whose names

are now forgotten such as Schubert and Honnauer (both Germans
largely active in Paris), as well as more historically respected names,
including Gluck, Boccherini and at least three of Johann Sebastian
Bach's sons: Carl Phillip Emmanuel, Wilhelm Friedmann and Johann
Christian (the so-called 'London' Bach). They were representative of a
period which is variously described as rococo or galante, the former
implying a gradual move away from the artifice of the High Baroque, the
latter an entirely novel style based on symmetry and sensibility, which
came to dominate the music of the latter half of the 18th century through
two composers of extraordinary significance: Joseph Haydn and
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Classical music has a lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music

and is less complex. It is mainly homophonic, using a clear melody line
over a subordinate chordal accompaniment.

What’s New

Most present day music fans would most likely find it odd to learn that
the music of the Classical Era developed from a search for a simpler, cleaner,
more humanistic musical expression with universal qualities and appeal.

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 While most well-known music styles are generally written in melody
structure, old-style music is noted for its advancement of sophisticated
instrumental musical forms, similar to the concerto, ensemble, and sonata.
Old style music is likewise noted for its utilization of refined vocal/instrumental
structures, such as opera.

Classical music still matters since it holds within it the core elements of
the natural characteristic of a person, and raw emotions unaffected by human
interference and silly ideas of society in any time of history.

Three major figures of the Classical Era are Haydn, Mozart, and
Beethoven. As essential as they are to appreciating Classical Era music, there
were other talented composers and works worth noting from the time. They
differed in style, skill, innovation, and popularity.

Music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are still popular today. Their
musical compositions are often used as music in animated movies, cartoons,
and large group of movie companies.

Activity 1: Listen to each musical accompaniment and match the title

of a show/movie that the composition was used. Match
column A with column B. Choose the letter of your
answer.

A B

_____1) Symphony No. 5, Op. 67, Cm a. Tom & Jerry

_____2) Ode to Joy b. Mr. Bean
_____3) Piano Sonata No. 47 in B Minor c. Die Hard
_____4) Piano Sonata No. 14 in C#m (Moonlight) d. Bird Box
_____5) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik e. Greatest
Showman

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 What Is It

THE LIFE AND WORKS OF CLASSICAL COMPOSERS

The Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809) was one
of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style of
music during the 18th century. He helped establish the forms and styles for
the string quartet and symphony. Haydn was a
prolific composer, and some of his most well-known
works are Symphony No. 92 in G Major, Emperor
Quartet, and Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major. His
compositions are often characterized as light, witty,
and elegant. The movie hit “Bird Box” features his
composition Piano Sonata No. 47 in B Minor.

Haydn had a hard childhood: at six years old

he had to work as a boy singer in a choir and after
his voice broke he had to earn his money by playing
dance music and serving as a butler. Becoming famous for his compositions
Haydn was employed as "Kapellmeister" by Fuerst Esterhazy in Eisenstadt in
1761. For thirty years he served him and composed his pieces for the
pleasure of the aristocrats; his musicians used to call him "Papa Haydn" as he
was caring for them and was socially engaged. After the death of Esterhazy,
Haydn moved to Vienna leaving it only twice for London where he composed
his "London symphonies".

Suggested listening resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xoCG5-4_Rk (Bird Box - movie)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZDyuP99_kk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tHc9xWhFH4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tAvhIy
w-BY

An Austrian composer of the Classical

period, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 –
1791) is widely recognized as one of the

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greatest composers of Western music. He is the only composer to write and
excel in all of the musical genres of his time. Rumored to have had the ability
to play music at age three and to write music at age five, Mozart began his
career as a child prodigy. Notable compositions include The Marriage of
Figaro, Elvira Madigan, and Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K 581.

Mozart was already playing violin and harpsichord at the age of five. At
six, he was recognized as an exceptional pianist and composing excellent
music at the age of seven. At the age of thirteen, he had written sonatas,
concertos, symphonies, religious works and operas. He was known and
experimented in all kinds of music and composed hundreds. Unfortunately,
due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in poverty. He died young and
was buried in an unknown grave.

Suggested listening resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVKpvD3X6EM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64BTLJs_iIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzs16SwVRhw (The Greatest
Showman movie)

The German composer and pianist Ludwig

van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is widely regarded
as the greatest composer who ever lived. He
started learning piano around age 4, taught by his
father. He had a natural gift, and got good quickly.
He expanded the Classical traditions of Joseph

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Haydn, one of his teachers, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
experimented with personal expression, a characteristic that influenced the
Romantic composers who succeeded him.
His life and career were marked by progressive deafness, yet the
malady did not prevent him from composing some of his most important works
during the last 10 years of his life when he was nearly unable to hear.
Widening the scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet, Beethoven’s
notable works include Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, Symphony No. 5
in C Minor, Op. 67, Moonlight Sonata, and Für Elise.

The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was
written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in
classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies, and it is
widely considered one of the cornerstones of western music. It is being played
in cartoon movies like Tom and Jerry.

Suggested listening resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8SQRIKntE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evr7pgSsVoo (Tom & Jerry show)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7_IZPHHb0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_UOuSklNL4

Other suggested listening resources that combines classical music in a movie:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ2ZM-3YTg0

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 What’s More

Activity 2: Talent Show

Let the student choose one classical music piece from the
above-mentioned classical music. The student will showcase their
talent on showing emotions/actions by interpreting the classical music. It
could be in a form of dance or drama. Limit their time of presentation up
1 minute only.

What I Have Learned

POST TEST. Express your thoughts, ideas and knowledge taken

from our lessons by writing an essay.

1. Narrate what you learn on our lesson?

2. What is the importance of learning classical music?
3. How does it help every individual in their daily living and
despite of the pandemic we are facing today?

What I Can Do

Activity 3: Skills Enhancement

The teacher will play the video and let the students listen to each
classical music played. The students will try to play any of the classical
music by using any improvised musical instrument available at home. They
can create their own musical instrument or play the instrument available.
During the student’s presentation, as long as the musical tone can be
heard, the student will be given grade according to the rubrics used by the
teacher.

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 Attached is a video link for your reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ2ZM-3YTg0
Pretest key answers:
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. D

Activity 1 key answer:

1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. E

REFERENCES:

https://www.connollymusic.com/stringovation/the-classical-period-of-music

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/musicappreciation_with_theory/chapter/overview-
of-the-classical-era/

https://www.udiscovermusic.com/classical-features/best-classical-composers-top-20/

https://www.naxos.com/education/brief_history.asp

AUDIO AND VIDEO REFERENCES:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ2ZM-3YTg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8SQRIKntE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evr7pgSsVoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT7_IZPHHb0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_UOuSklNL4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OZCyp-LcGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVKpvD3X6EM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64BTLJs_iIs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzs16SwVRhw

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xoCG5-4_Rk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZDyuP99_kk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tHc9xWhFH4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tAvhIyw-BY

For inquiries and feedback, please write or call:

DepEd Division of Iligan City

Office Address: General Aguinaldo, St., Iligan City
Telefax: (063)221-6069
E-mail Address: iligan.city@deped.gov.ph

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