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Quarter 2, Wk. 1 - Module 1
Life and Works of the Classical Composers
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How to Learn from this Module
To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
• Give enough time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.
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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.
_____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.
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.
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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.
A B
What Is It
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.
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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".
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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.
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What’s More
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.
POST TEST. Express your thoughts, ideas and knowledge taken from our
lessons by writing an essay.
What I Can Do
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
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