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Quarter 4 - Module 1
Plot, Musical and Theatrical Elements of an Opera
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learner is expected to explain the plot, musical and theatrical
elements of an opera after video and movie showing.
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During the Romantic period, the clearly evident in almost all forms of vocal music were
the parallelisms of music and literature. Music are created from poems, mood, atmosphere
and imagery by composers. Musical compositions such as the art song was written for solo
voice and piano. Like all program music, art song has its inspiration from poetry in this period.
Mood is often put at the beginning with piano introduction and ended with a piano postlude.
Artists in Romantic period established inspiration in landscapes. Primary subjects were
traditional myths, legends and folklore which deals with the supernatural, grotesque, and less
ordinary. In this period, vocal music needs singers to perform a greater range of tone color,
dynamics and pitch. This made Opera became an important source of musical expressions.
The beginning of the opera houses started. It was where all the arts united: not only music,
but poetry, painting, architecture and the dance as well.
Individual Activity. Each student will choose an Opera that he/she likes most. Then, he/she
will write a short description on it and give reasons on why choosing it.
Watch the Opera titled La bohème. After watching, answer the following questions:
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OPERA COMPOSERS OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD
1. Franz Peter Schubert
2. Giuseppe Verdi
Verdi was born in Parma, Italy on October 9, 1813. He
studied in Busseto and later went to Milan where his first
opera “Oberto” was performed in La Scala, the most
important opera house at the time. Almost all of his works
are serious love story with unhappy ending. Expressive
vocal melody is the soul of a Verdi opera. He completed 25
operas throughout his career. His final opera ends with “All
the world‟s a joke.”Some of his famous operas are still
being produced and performed worldwide. His much acclaimed works are; La
Traviata, Rigoletto, Falstaff, Otello and Aida were he wrote for the opening of the
Suez Canal. He died in Milan, Italy on January 27,1901.
3. Giacomo Puccini
4. Richard Wagner
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was born in Leipzig, Germany on May 22,
1813. He attended Leipzig University. He was very much inspired
by Ludwig van Beethoven. Wagner introduced new ideas in
harmony and in form, including extremes of chromaticism. He was
an advocate of a new form of opera which he called “music
drama” where musical and dramatic elements were fused
together. He developed a compositional style in which the
orchestra has of equal importance in dramatic roles as the singers
themselves. His famous works are; “Tristan and Isolde”, “Die Walkyrie”, “Die
Meistersinger”, “Tannhäuser”, and “Parsifal”. His work would later influence
modern film scores, including those of the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings
film series. Wagner died of a heart attack on February 13,1883 at age of 69.
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5. Georges Bizet
Reflection:
1. What is your over-all impression of the music of the Romantic Period?
2. Will you recommend this music to your friends? Why?
Components of an Opera:
• Libretto - the text of an opera. Librettist and the composer work closely together to
tell the story.
• Score - the book that the composer and librettist put together. The score has all the
musical notes, words and ideas to help the performers tell the story. Often, there are
operas with overtures, preludes, prologues, several acts, finales and postludes.
• Recitative - Declamatory singing, used in the prose parts and dialogue of opera.
Different roles in operas are created taking into account different types of voices. Each
role requires a different type of singer, not only able to sing a given vocal range but
also with certain voice characteristics, color and power.
Aria – an air or solo singing part sung by a principal character. This song is what the
public will remember best when leaving the opera house. Properly and well sung, a
beautiful aria can bring an audience to its feet and decide the fate of an entire opera.
It is also important to know the types of voices of singers. This will serve as a guide
for singers on their choice of songs and vocal quality expected of a singer or opera
character
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For the Female Voice:
1. Soprano- highest female voice
•Coloratura-highest soprano voice
•Lyric-bright and full sound
•Dramatic- darker full sound
•Mezzo-Soprano- most common female voice; strong middle voice, tone is
darker or deeper than the soprano
•Contralto- lowest female voice and most unique among female
•Duet, trio, and other small ensemble
•Chorus
•Orchestra
•Acts-main divisions of an opera
•Scene- setting or place
Composers like Verdi, Puccini and Wagner saw the opportunity to explore ways to
develop the vocal power of a singer. Greater range of tone color, dynamics and pitch
were employed.
Dynamics and vocal embellishments were used to further affect the way singers sing.
Here are some examples of the story of 2 famous operas of the Romantic Period:
LA TRAVIATA
•Music by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
•Libretto in Italian by Francesco Maria Piave, based on “La Dame aux Camélias,”
play by Alexandre Dumas after his novel by the same name. The play is known in
English as “Camille.” Premiere: Venice, March 6, 1853.
•Categorized as a Romantic tragedy.
•Set in Paris, France during 1850.
•Originally in three acts, but present-day productions are usually in four acts dividing
the original Act II
•ACT I: Violetta‟s Paris salon, luxuriously furnished
•ACT II: A villa near Paris
•ACT III: Ballroom in Flora‟s mansion
•ACT IV: Violetta‟s bedroom
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Activity 2: Elements of Theater Scramble!
Write the missing letters for each vocabulary word for you to get the correct answer.
1. s ___e n e __ y
2. c o ___ t u ___e s
3. p ___ o ___ s
4. l ___ g ___ t s
5. s o ___ n d
6. m ___k e ___ p
A B
__1.is the highest female voice. A. Falsetto
__2.is an air or solo singing part sung by a principal character. B. Acts
__3.is a weaker and more airy voice usually in the higher pitch C. Aria
ranges.
__4.it is a musical composition having all or most of its text set to D Soprano
music.
__5.are the main divisions of an opera E. Opera
You are going to watch what an opera is. Look for the different components of opera
being shown in the video. Jot down the important details about the plot, the
characters, musical and theatrical elements present in the film. After watching,
answer the following questions:
Assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the best answer in every item.
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3. He is considered the last of the Classical composers and one of the first romantic
ones?
a. Franz Peter Schubert
b. Georges Bizet
c. Giacomo Puccini
d. Giuseppe Verdi
4. Verdi’s final opera?
a. All the world‟s a joke
b. Falstaff
c. La Traviata
d. Rigoletto
5. It is a middle male voice?
a. Baritone
b. Bass
c. Contralto
d. Mezzo-soprano
6. It is a musical sequence standing for a particular character/plot element?
a. Isolde
b. Leitmotifs
c. Parsifal
d. Tosca
7. One of his famous opera is Madame Butterfly?
a. Georges Bizet
b. Giacomo Puccini
c. Giuseppe Verdi
d. Richard Wagner
8. They drew material from everyday life, rejecting heroic themes from mythology and
history?
a. Heroism
b. Nationalism
c. Patriotism
d. Realism
9. It is a closing section appended to a movement or song?
a. Cantabile
b. Capo
c. Coda
d. Falsetto
10. It is the text of an opera?
a. Aria
b. Libretto
c. Recitative
d. Score
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MAPEH-Arts
Quarter 4 - Module 1
WESTERN CLASSICAL PLAYS/OPERA
(History of the Theatrical Forms and their Evolution)
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to;
1. identifies selected theatrical forms from different art period;
2. illustrate the evolution of the theatrical forms of each art period
Theater means “place of seeing,” but it is more than the buildings where performance take
place. To produce theater, a playwright writes the scripts, the director rehearses the
performers, the designer and technical crew produce props to create the scenes, and the
actors and actresses performs on stage, then it will only be a true theater act when audience
witnesses it.
A. GREEK THEATER
European theater began in Ancient Greece. It began around 700 BC with
festivals honoring their gods. Dionysus (Di-on-i-sus), the god of wine and
fertility, has religious festivals called “The Cult of Dionysus” to honor him. The
theater of ancient Greece consisted of three types of drama:
1. Tragedy - (a compound of two Greek words tragos or “goat” and “won”
meaning ode or song) was the most admired type of play. It dealt with tragic
events and have an unhappy ending speacially one concerning the downfall
of the main character. Thespis was the first actor and introduced the use of
masks and was called the “Father of Tragedy.”
2. Comedy – the plays were derived from imitation; there were no traces of
their origin. Aristophanes wrote most of the comedy plays.
3. Satyr – these plays contains comic elements to lighten the overall mood or
a serious play with a happy ending. This is a short, lighthearted tailpiece
performed after each trilogy of tragedies.
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B. ROMAN THEATER
The theater of ancient Rome started in the 3rd century BC. It had varied and
interesting art forms such as festivals performances of street theater, acrobatics,
the staging of comedies of Plautus, and the high-verbally elaborate tragedies of
Seneca. The usual themes for Roman theater plays were chariots races,
gladiators, and public executions. The Romans loved a good spectacle. They
loved to watch combat and admired blood sports and gladiator competition. The
more realistic the violence, the more pleased Roman audiences. The Christians
however opposed the barbaric themes of the plays and closed down all theaters.
Comedy plays were popular too in the Roman Theater from 350 to 250 BC and
women were allowed to perform.
The Triumvir of Pompey was one of the first
permanent (non wooden) theaters in Rome,
whose structure was somewhat similar to the
Theatron of Athens. The building was a part of a
multi-use complex that included a large
quadriporticus (a columned quadrangle), directly
behind the scaenae fron (an elaborately
decorated background of theater stage), and is
enclosed by the large columned portricos with an
expansive garden complex of fountains and statues.
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The famous actor and poet who emerged in this period
was William Shakespeare. He was an English poet,
playwright, and actor and was regarded as the greatest
writer and dramatist in the whole world. Shakespeare was
often called Engaland’s National Poet and the “Bard of
Avon.” His works consist of about 38 plays. Some of these
plays were well-loved: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet,
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar,
Much Ado about Nothing.
For the first time, ballet was performed during this period. Ballet is a formalized
form of dance which originated from Italian Renaissance courts.
Innovation of Stage
1. Proscenium was developed. This is the area of a
theater surrounding the stage opening. Arches
frame and divide the stage from the audience.
2. Backdrops for every scenery were popularized by
the art of painting clothes.
3. Commedia dell’arte or “Comedy of the Profession”
was developed. It was quick-witted performance of
the characters/players.
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F. NEOCLASSICAL THEATER (1800-1900)
The Neoclassical period was a movement where
the styles of Roman and Greek societies
influenced the theater arts. During this period, the
theater was characterized by its grandiosity.
Costumes and sceneries were highly elaborate.
The main concepts of the plays were to entertain
and to teach lessons. Stages were restyled with
dramatic arches to highlight the
scenes. Multiple entry points on the stage were
evident in many plays. Lighting and sound effects intensified the mood and
message of each scene, enhancing dramatic experience.
The concept of decorum (right and proper audience behavior) was applied in
this period which means classical concepts and appropriate social behavior
must be observed. This period officially established just two types of plays –
tragedy and comedy. Tragedy portrayed the complex and fateful lives of the
upper classes and royals, while comedy tended to focus on the lower ranks of
society.
During the Romantic period, melodrama and operas became the most
popular theatrical forms. Melodramas originated from the French word
melodrama, which is derived from Greek melos, which means “music” and
French drame, which is derived from the Greek dran to “perform”.
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There are several playwrights that had been known in this period such as,
Charles Nodier, George Sand, Heinrich von Kleist, Ludwig Uhland, and many
more.
Direction: Create a timeline on the history of theatrical forms and illustrate the
evolution of the stage. Decide on your timeline design.
ACTIVITY 2
DIRECTION: Fill the chart with the theatrical forms of the different periods/eras in
history. Briefly describe the theatrical form from each period.
THEATRICAL
FORMS
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MAPEH- Physical Education
Quarter 4 - Module 1
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Discusses the nature and background of indoor and outdoor recreational
activities (PE9GS-Iva-6)
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
LESSON
Being physically active means improving your overall well-being and quality of
life. Finding ways to be fit is must if one wants to live better. Recreation are activity
that gives pleasure or leisure like gardening, playing sports or dancing, sewing,
camping and more. It also calms the mind, improve their outlook on life and increase
positive affect, and rejuvenate or body, make family relationship stronger, diminish
chance of diseases and live longer.
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Badminton
Bowling
Known as one of the oldest game of the world,
bowling also called as tenpins could be trace way back
7000 years ago in Egypt. Where Egyptians rolled stones at
various object knocking over. However, it gained its
popularity in Germany during the middle ages not as a sport
but a religious rituals. In 1325, laws were passed
in Berlin and Cologne that limited bets on lawn bowling.
Indoor alleys was built in New York City in 1840.
In 1890, the game flourish in Eastern and
Midwestern cities in Germany. In Philippines, “Paeng” or
Rafael Nepomuceno a Pilipino world class Bowling
champion was known worldwide due to his track record:
World Cup, 1976, 1980, 1992 and 1996.
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Bowling Terms:
1. Strike- when the first ball knocked down all ten pins.
2. Spare – a player knocked down all pen second time after knocking all pin on
the first ball.
3. Brooklyn - this is when a player obtains a strike by hitting the pins in the opposite
pocket from which he/she has thrown the ball.
Dance
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wondering, if it is safe to go outside. The answer it is YES as long as it is a non-
crowded place and you observe proper social distancing.
Outdoor recreation like indoor recreation aim to give leisure however it involved
the interaction of the natural environment. Being outside and in the nature is important
in dealing the anxiety and the emotion overdrive right now.
Hiking
Hiking is long walk either for pleasure or
exercise. Often time it’s associated with
mountaineering, trekking and mountain climbing. It
is believed that hiking starts from Stone Age when
mankind learned how to stand upright and walk.
Over year hiking become essential in hunting or
finding food. Now, it is a means of relaxation and a
great approach to meditate and clear mind.
Biking
Invented by a German baron Karl von Drais,
the “running machine” as called at 1818 or bicycle
was made in a response to widespread starvation
and the slaughtering of horses.
Biking or also called cycling is a superb cardio
outdoor workout that could burn 400 calories per
hour. Its uses could range from transportation to
sports. The first Road World Champion was held at
Copenhagen, Denmark won by Gunnar Skoed from
Sweden.
Bicycle was invented by Pierre
Michaux together with his son Ernest and Pierre
Lallement
Objective:
Identify indoor and outdoor activities
Directions: Look closely on the figures inside the box. Identify what kind of sports or
recreation you’ve seen. Write your answer on the table and at the same time identify
if it is an indoor or outdoor activities.
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Indoor Outdoor Both Indoor and Outdoor
Question:
1. What active sports and recreation best for you? Why?
________________________________________________________________
2. What is Active Recreation?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Objectives:
Write lyrics to an original song composition but music instrument will be
adapted by other instrumentals
Enjoy the activity.
Materials:
Pen and Journal Notebook (Modular)
Cellphone (online)
Procedure:
Listen to any music and choose among it where you are comfortable to
sing
Compose the lyrics 1st and 2nd stanza and chorus
For online learners record your voice through audio or video and you may
send your recorded voice through messenger.
As for the modular learners, write doen your composition on the journal
and below the title write the adapted musical instrumentation.
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Activity 3:
Using social media (FB, Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok) post a health
awareness quotes, issues, facts etc.
Rubric:
CATEGORY 5 3 2 1
Graphics - All graphics are related to All graphics are related All graphics relate to Graphics do not relate
Relevance the topic and make it to the topic and most the topic. Most to the topic OR
easier to understand. All make it easier to borrowed graphics several borrowed
borrowed graphics have a understand. All have a source citation. graphics do not have
source citation. borrowed graphics a source citation.
have a source citation.
Graphics - Several of the graphics One or two of the The graphics are No graphics made by
Originality used on the poster reflect a graphics used on the made by the student, the student are
exceptional degree of poster reflect student but are based on the included.
student creativity in their creativity in their designs or ideas of
creation and/or display. creation and/or display. others.
Required The poster includes all All required elements All but 1 of the Several required
Elements required elements as well are included on the required elements are elements were
as additional information. poster. included on the missing.
poster.
Attractiveness The poster is exceptionally The poster is attractive The poster is The poster is
attractive in terms of in terms of design, acceptably attractive distractingly messy or
design, layout, and layout and neatness. though it may be a bit very poorly designed.
neatness. messy. It is not attractive.
Use of Class Used time well during each Used time well during Used some of the time Did not use class time
Time class period. Focused on each class period. well during each class to focus on the project
getting the project done. Usually focused on period. There was OR often distracted
Never distracted others. getting the project done some focus on getting others.
and never distracted the project done but
others. occasionally distracted
others.
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1357669&
Assessment
Identification. Read the question carefully. Write the correct answer on the space before the
number.
________________1. It is a shot hit with speed and power downward into the opponent's
court.
________________2. A classical dance that requires grace and precision and using
formalized steps. Usually performed in a theater house. An example of this is the Black Swan.
________________3. It is played indoors on wooden or synthetic lanes with maximum
dimensions of 60 ft. long and 42 in width.
________________4. It is a feeling of emotional or physical pressure that’s sometimes lead
to depression
________________5. He invented bicycle in 1818.
________________6. He popularized badminton in Europe
________________7. It early days this active recreation is performed as a ceremonial or ritual
activity.
________________8. This recreation activity helps as to re connect with the nature and to
meditate.
________________9. One of the basic essential of this active recreation is helmet.
________________10. This is when a player knocked down all pen second time after
knocking all pin on the first ball.
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MAPEH- Health
Quarter 4 - Module 1
Intentional and Unintentional Injuries
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Lesson
Injuries are classified into two categories “Intentional and Unintentional Injuries”.
Intentional injuries are injuries that occur with purposeful intent and include homicide,
suicide, domestic violence, sexual assault and rape, bias related violence and
firearms. Unintentional injuries are injuries that occur without purposeful intent, and
are a leading cause of death and disability.
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Intentional Injury
Unintentional Injury
INJURIES
Base on the answer above. Write your own definition of Injury into 2-3
sentences.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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Activity 2: Beware….
Fill in the table below.
Identify one example of intentional and unintentional injury you have encounter or
observe in the different places. You may cite situations.
House
School
Street
Farm
Sea
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Activity 3: Watch Out!
Create a signage for intentional injury and unintentional injury. Make your own
design with artistry and neatness.
Assessment
I. True or False: Write True If the statement is correct and False if it is wrong.
II. Differentiate the following situation whether it is intentional injury or unintentional injury. Put
a check on the corresponding column.
INTENTIONAL UNINTENTIONAL
INJURY INJURY
1. A farmer’s child accidentally poison by
pesticides.
2. His mother was a battered wife.
3. An initiation for fraternity rites
4. Mary suffer ankle dislocation due to
falling from the stairway.
5. A teacher was a victim of cyber bullying
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