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MUSIC 9

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Quarter 1 – Week 1
Lesson: Music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods

Objective/s:
1. Discuss the musical elements of the selected vocal and
instrumental music Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
2. Identify the performance practice based on the characteristics
given on Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
3. Relate Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music to the art
forms within the era.
Concept:
The first three period of Western Music History are classified as
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque. In this activity, you will learn the
characteristics, historical and cultural background of each period.

MUSIC OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD (700-1400)

The Medieval period started with the fall of the Western Roman
Empire. It is also known as the Middle ages or “Dark Ages” because it
was a time of brutal cruelty, devastating war and great plagues.
During this time, the Church influenced Europe’s culture and Political
affairs.
One of the dominant musical styles during this period is the
Gregorian Chant, a form of a monophonic plainchant that was named
after Pope Gregory I.
Characteristics of Gregorian Chants:
● Monophonic – Consisting of a single musical line/ without
musical accompaniment.
● Free meter – No regular repeating pattern.

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 ● Modal
● Usually based on Latin liturgy
● Use of Neume notation

During the latter part of the Medieval period, secular music

which was not bound by Catholic traditions emerged. Most of the song
were performed across Europe by group of musicians called
Troubadours.

Characteristics of Troubadour music:

● Usually monophonic
● Sometimes with improvised accompaniment

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● Tells of chivalry and courtly love
● Originated in France and Written in French language

Adam de la Halle – Also known as Adam le Bossu or Adam the

Hunchback. He was a trouvere, poet and one of the oldest secular
composers. His works are literary and musical works include
chansons and jeux-partis (poetic debate) in the style of trouveres,
polyphonic rondel and motets in the style of early liturgical polyphony.

Music of The Renaissance Period

The term Renaissance comes from the word renaitre which

means “Rebirth,” “Revival,” and “Rediscovery.” This period describes
the Rebirth of the culture and ideas after the Dark ages. The
Renaissance period is a period of “looking back” to the Golden Age of
Greece and Rome.
Renaissance music is also known as the “Golden Age” of a
capella choral music. The invention of printing in the 1400’s paved the
way for a wide distribution of Renaissance composition. With the
emergence of the bourgeois class, renaissance music became popular
as entertainment and activity for amateurs and educated. Lute was
the prominent instrument of this era.

Characteristics of the Renaissance Music:

● Mostly polyphonic
● Imitation among the voices is common
● Use of word painting in texts and music
● Melodic lines move in a flowing manner
● Melodies are easier to perform because these move along a scale
with few large leaps

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Mass – is a form of sacred musical composition that sets texts of the
Eucharistic liturgy into music.
● Polyphonic
● May be sung a Cappella or with orchestral accompaniment.
● Text may be syllabic (one note set to each syllable), neumatic (a
few notes set to one syllable), or melismatic (many notes to one
syllable)

Madrigal – is a secular vocal polyphonic composition that originated

from Italy. It was written and expressed in a poetic text and sung
during courtly social gatherings and it is the most important secular

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form during the renaissance period.
● Polyphonic
● Sung a Capella
● Through-composed
● Frequently in 3 to 6 voices

Motet – is a polyphonic choral works in Latin text. It can be used in

any service of the churches and usually in acapella. Sound smoothing
and imitative in nature.

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – The greatest master of Roman

Catholic church music during the Renaissance period. He was
committed to sacred music and has a keen interest in satisfying the
desires of church leaders. He composed more than 100 mass settings
and over 250 motets

Thomas Morley – the most famous composer of Secular music in his

time. His compositions show variety of color, form and technique.
Most of his Madrigals are light and easy to sing with some aspects of
Italian style.

Music of The Baroque period

The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word “Barocco”

which means “Pearl of Irregular Shape.” It is used to describe the
highlighted grandiose and elaborate ornamentation of art from this
period.
The Baroque period was generally a time of newfound ideas.
From major innovations in science to vivid changes in geography,
people were exploring the world around them. The music of the
Baroque Period was just as extreme as the new changes.

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Characteristics of Baroque Music:
● Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental.
● Melodies are not easy to sing and remember
● Use of Major and minor tonality
● Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony
● Dynamic contrast – alteration between loud and soft
● Orchestra consist of strings and continuo
● Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are
commonly used
● New forms: Binary - AB, Ternary - ABC, Ground bass and Fugue

Music Genres:

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1. Concerto – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo
instrumental accompanied by orchestra.
2. Concerto Grosso – a form of orchestral music wherein the
music is between a small group of solo instruments called
concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.
3. Fugue – a contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative
counterpoint. It is usually written in 3 or 4 parts with a main
theme called “subject.”
4. Oratorio – a large scale musical composition for orchestra and
voices that incorporates narratives on religious themes.
5. Chorale – musical composition that resemble a harmonized
version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant church during
Baroque period.

Johann Sebastian Bach – one of the greatest composers during

Baroque period. Bach was a religious man, his personal and deep faith
was shown in his sacred music. He was well known for his
compositions for organ, orchestra, and oratorio.

Antonio Vivaldi – A Great Italian Baroque composer, Catholic priest

and a virtuoso violinist. Vivaldi was well-known for giving the strings a
major role in his music, composing instrumental concertos especially
for the violin, as well as sacred choral works and over forty operas.

George Friedrich Handel – became England’s favorite composer and

known for his operas and oratorios

ACTIVITY NO.1

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Directions: Listen to the selected music of Medieval, Renaissance,
and Baroque Period from the link below. Describe each element by
choosing your answer from the choices inside the box. Write your
answer on the table.

Ut queant Laxis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po4noXwm4x0

Circumdederunt me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqZ3kwdqtVY
Fantasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSisI8Vajh4
The Four Seasons “Spring”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=mFWQgxXM_b8

Texture: Period: Form:

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- Monophonic - Medieval - Unitary
- Polyphonic - Renaissance - Binary
- Homophonic - Baroque - Ternary

Ut Fantasia The Four Circumdederunt

queant Seasons me
Laxis
Period 1. 2. 3. 4.
Texture 5. 6. 7. 8.
Form 9. 10.

ACTIVITY NO.2

Directions: Read and identify the performance practices of the

Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.

1. Antonio Vivaldi is a great Italian Baroque composer. How does

he become well-known for using string instruments?
A. Because he is a priest and a virtuoso violinist at the same
time.
B. His instrumental concertos, choral and operas emphasizes
string instrument.
C. He mastered playing the violin on his own at the very
young age.

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 D. He became famous after composing “The Four Season” – a
series of four violin concerti.

2. Adam de la Halle is one of the oldest secular composers from

Medieval period. What is the distinguishing quality of his
musical composition?
A. His musical compositions are in the style of trouvere,
polyphonic rondel and motets in the style of early liturgical
polyphony.
B. His musical compositions are easy to perform because the
melody move along a scale with only few large leaps.
C. His musical compositions are in a form of monophonic

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plainchant that consists of single music line without any
musical accompaniment.
D. His musical compositions are in a form of sacred musical
composition that sets the texts of the liturgy into music

3. One of the dominant musical styles during Medieval period is the

Gregorian chant, a form of a monophonic plainchant. What are
the distinct characteristics of the musical compositions during
this period?
A. Composers use one sound or single line melodies.
B. Composers use two or more simultaneous lines of
independent melodies.
C. Composers use a combination of relatively independent
melodies.
D. Composers use a simultaneous variation of a single
melody line.

4. Renaissance music is also known as the golden age of a capella

choral music. How does Renaissance music differ from other
periods?
A. Renaissance music uses a single and unaccompanied
melody.
B. Renaissance music can be sacred or secular that can be
used in church and as an entertainment and activity for
amateurs and educated.
C. Renaissance music use Harpsichord and Organ as
major instrument.
D. Renaissance music is express in moderate, gentle flow,
balanced way, with no extreme contrast of dynamics
and rhythm.

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 5. Barocco which means “pearl of irregular shape” is used to
describe the highlighted grandiose and elaborate ornamentation
music of the Baroque period. What is the unique musical
characteristic of this period?
A. Music of the Baroque period has no rhythmic structure
and melodic lines move in a flowing manner.
B. Music of the Baroque period resemble harmonized
version of hymnal tunes.
C. Music of the Baroque period is exaggerated, more
complex and detailed.
D. Music of the Baroque period has a melody that are easy
to sing and remember.

ACTIVITY NO.3

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Directions: Create an artwork that will relate the characteristics of
the music to its art form within the era. Choose one from the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque periods. For more information about the
characteristics and differences of arts in each period, please refer to
the pictures of pillars below.

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REFERENCES:
Badiola, Mary Grace J., Mary Ann C. Vecino, Danilo S. Duyan, Althea Mae
B. Bongcawil, Jenny C. Mendoza, Gail Josephine P. Bustillo, Ace
Sauden B. Pambuan, et. al. A Journey Through Western Music and
Arts: Learner’s Module. 1st ed. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc. 2014.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/465935
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/sep/10/identify-roman-
orders-architecture
https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/
large_pair_of_18thc_baroque_style_gilt_columns/as304a559
Youtube Video links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqZ3kwdqtVY

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSisI8Vajh4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFWQgxXM_b8

Prepared by:

MARK AMIEL G. PAJAYON

Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales
SDO Mandaluyong

Editors:

MYLYNN M. MANGASER OFELIA A. TRINIDAD CARLA Z. PARAGAS

Content Validator Language Validator Layout Validator

Approved:

LEOPOLDO A. MIRANDA
Education Program Supervisor, MAPEH

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