Music Education 9

Quarter 2, Wk. 1 - Module 1

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".

An Austrian composer of the Classical period, Wolfgang

Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) is widely recognized as
one of the 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.
 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
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.

Quarter 2, Wk.2 - Module 2

VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Sonata

A multi-movement work for solo instrument, Sonata came from the word “Sonare”
which means to make a sound. This term is applied to a variety of works for solo
instrument such as keyboard or violin.There are 3 movements in of Sonata:
1st Movement: Allegro-fast movement
2nd Movement: Andante-slow movement
3rd Movement: Minuet-it is in three-four time and in a moderate or fast tempo

Sonata Allegro Form

The most important form that developed during the Classical era consists of 3
distinct sections:
1. Exposition - the first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the theme.
2. Development – is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes are
being developed.
3. Recapitulation – repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening exposition.

Concerto

Concerto is a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and

orchestra. It is a classical form of music intended primarily to emphasize the
individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit the virtuosity and interpretative
abilities of the performer. The solo instruments in classical concertos include violin,
cello, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn and piano. A concerto has three movements:
fast, slow, and fast.

Symphony

A multi-movement for orchestra, the symphony is derived from the word

“Sinfonia” which means “a harmonious sounding together”. It is a classical music for
the whole orchestra, generally in four movements.

CLASSICAL PERIOD INSTRUMENTS

Classical Guitar Violin Cymbal

Basset Clarinet Trumpet

Harpsichord
Piano
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Name ___________________________________ Score __________________

Section _____________________ Submission Date ____________
Teacher Mrs. Michelle V. Serrano

ACTIVITY 1. 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?

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 ACTIVITY 2.
I. Match the term being described and write the correct letter in the blank.

A
_____1. The foremost imperative shape that a. Sonata
was created amid the
classical period and usually the
frame of the primary development b. Concerto
of a sonata or symphony.

_____2. A musical composition c. Sonata Allegro Form

designed to be played by the
full orchestra.
d. Symphony
______3. A musical work with different
movements for an
instrumental soloist and e. Exposition
orchestra.

______4. It is a multi-movement work f. Sinfonia

for solo instrument.

______5. A section of the sonata g. Development

allegro form where the
themes are introduced.
h. Andante
______6. It is called “The Age of
Reason”.
i. Recapitulation
______7. The slow movement in
Sonata.
j. Classical
______8. A sonata allegro form that
repeats the theme.

______9. Literally means” a

harmonious sounding
together.

_____10. Middle part of the sonata-

allegro form.

ACTIVITY 3

Performance Task.
1. Draw the musical instruments during the Classical period. (Isang instrument bawat papel
o bond paper, minimum of 10 instruments)

2. Talent Show
Choose one classical music piece from the above-mentioned classical music. You will
showcase your talent on showing emotions/actions by interpreting the classical music. It could
be in a form of dance or drama. Limit the time of presentation up to 1 minute only.

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