LEARNING COMPETENCIES

 Identify the autocratic music called “Chong – ak”

 Research examples of “Chong – ak”
 Suggest ways to preserve classical songs and music

I. EXPLORE

A. MOTIVATION

 The students will listen to a Korean song. Afterwards they are going to identify the form of the
song.

B. PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following statements whether they are fact or bluff. Raise your right
hand if your answer is fact and raise your left hand if your answer is bluff.

 Classical is an elegant music style.

 All love songs are classical.
 Religious songs fall into classical.
 Love songs are OPM.
 Korean songs are Opera songs.

II. FIRM UP

1. Classical musical

- Chong-ak is the style of music for the ruling class. It refers to the elegant musical style
that was considered appropriate for the Korean ruling class in terms of Confucian Philosophy. It also
refers to the ensemble of musicians composed of men in high social status outside the court. Sometimes
called court music, it was developed during the Choson Dynasty around 1392.

- it is often entirely instrumental, usually an ensemble playing one of nine suites that
are collectively called Yongsan Hoesang. Vocals are mainly sung in a style called “Kogak”, which is for
mixed male and female singers and is accompanied by a variety of instruments. Korean traditional court
music is slow and simple in tempo and rhythm.

There are 3 types of Chong-ak music:

1. A-ak – refers to ritual temple musics. The music is a highly specialized, and uses just two different
surviving melodies. It is played at certain very rare concerts such as the “Sacrifice to Confucius” in Seoul.
The lyrics consist of eight lines of four syllables, and begin and end on the same note. The ensembles,
one sitting on the terrace and the other on the ground, play alternatively.
2.Tang-ak – refers to secular music of both the Chinese T’and and Sung Dynasty, which was adapted in
the 8th century as another form of court music in Korea. It is played only during ceremonies and rites.
Only two short pieces are known; they are “Springtime IN Luoyang” and “Pacing the Void”. It ensemble
consists chiefly of conical oboes (which carry the principal melody), horizontal flutes, two-stringed
fiddles and drums. Bell chimes, stone chimes, and the mouth-organ are also used.

3. Hyang-ak – refers to the indigenous Korean Court music which has been developed in the 5 th century.
It is by far the most prevalent form of Korean court music. It usually accompanies dancing and other
entertainment. It uses stringed instruments like the piri. It uses a pentatonic tone system and a
complicated rhythym.

III. DEEPEN

ACTIVITY 1 (individual)

DIRECTIONS: Bring out a whole sheet of paper then fill in the blanks. Do it for 5 minutes.

TYPES OF CHONG-AK SIMILARITIES DIFFERENCES

CONSOLIDATION

ACTIVITY 2 (collaborative)

DIRECTIONS: Complete the graphic organizer by filling it in. Write your answer on the Manila
paper provided.

Chong - ak

Type type type

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NEW KNOWLEDGE

DIRECTIONS: Identify the following statements whether they are fact or bluff. Raise your right
hand if your answer is fact and raise your left hand if your answer is bluff.

 Classical is an elegant music style.

 All love songs are classical.
 Religious songs fall into classical.
 Love songs are OPM.
 Korean songs are Opera songs.

IV. TRANSFER

VALUING

 As a student, is it important to have music in our lives?

 What can you do to preserve our MUSICS?

EVALUATION

DIRECTIONS: Compose a poem on the importance of music in your life. Write it on a

whole sheet of paper.

ASSIGNMENT

Search examples of any type of Chong – ak. Write the form of the song. Place your
assignment on your MAPEH notebook.