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Name :_____________________________ LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MUSIC

Grade IX- ___________________ Grade: IX Week: 1 Quarter: I

MUSIC OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD

I. OBJECTIVE
Identify the characteristics and elements of Medieval Music and relate it to its historical and cultural
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II. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON

Notation: a system of reading and writing music
Neumes: any of various symbols used in notation
of Gregorian chant
Texture: thinness and thickness of sound in music
Monophonic: is a musical texture that is made of
one-single melodic line
Homophonic: is composed of a main melodic line
that is supported by one or more musical lines that
add harmonic support
Polyphonic: a musical texture consisting of two or
more simultaneous melodic lines
Modal: uses diatonic scales that are not
necessarily major or minor and does not use
functional harmony (Ionian, Lydian Phrygian
Mixolydian, Dorian etc.)
Free meter: is used when a piece of music is free-
flowing, no time signature

OVERVIEW:

The first three periods of Western Music History are classified as Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque.
Each period has its distinctive characteristics, historical and cultural background.
A type of music from the Medieval Era is Gregorian Chant, which was mainly used in the early Christian
church.
Music during the Renaissance Period became an important
leisure activity. Members of the upper class were expected to have
received musical training. Imitative polyphony is the distinctive
characteristic of Renaissance music.

The Baroque Period is characterized by grand and elaborate

ornamentation of sculptures, theaters, arts and music. The music
genres which flourished during the Baroque Period were the
Concerto, the Fugue, the Oratorio and the Chorale.
Music evolved alongside with man’s constant quest for growth
and development. Colosseum: a giant amphitheater in
Rome, Italy—a Roman landmark
 MUSIC OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD (700-1400)

The Medieval period is also known as the

Middle Ages or ―Dark Ages that started with
the fall of the Roman Empire. During this time,
the Christian Church influenced Europe’s
culture and political affairs.

Monophonic plainchant was named

after Pope Gregory I, who made this the
approved music of the Catholic Church. Pope
Gregory’s action made monophonic
plainchants popular. Although it was originally
transmitted orally, scholars agreed to put it in
notation to assist dissemination of chants
Pope Gregory I across Europe. Medieval Church, major
influencer of Western culture

Characteristics of the Gregorian Chants:

• monophonic
• Free meter
• Modal
• Usually based on Latin liturgy
• Use of Neume notation
Neume Notation: is used to set music to an existing text

During the latter part of the Medieval Period, secular music which
was not bound by Catholic traditions emerged. Most of these songs were
performed across Europe by groups of musicians called Troubadours.

Troubadour Music:
• Usually monophonic
• Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
• Tells of chivalry and courtly love
• Originated in France
• Written in the French language Troubadours: earliest vernacular
song composers/performers, poet-
musicians

FAMOUS COMPOSERS OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD

ADAM DE LA HALLE

Adam was also known as Adam le Bossu

ADAM DE LA HALLE,
French Poet 1240-1287
(Adam the Hunchback). He was the son of a well –
known citizen of Arras, Henri de la Halle. He received
his education at the Cistercian Abbey of Vaucelles,
near Cambral. Adam was destined for the church but
he eventually married. His patrons were Robert II,
Count of Artois, and Charles of Anjou, brother of
Louis IX. Adam was one of the oldest secular
composers whose literary and musical works include
chansons and poetic debates. He was a French-born
trouvére, poet and musician, whose literary and
musical works include chansons and jeux-partis
(poetic debates) in the style of the trouveres, polyphonic rondel and motets in the style of early liturgical
polyphony. His musical play, Le Jeu de Robin et Marion was considered the earliest surviving secular French
play with music.

His works include:

1. Le Jeu de Robin et de Marion
2. La Chanson du roi de Sicile

FRANCESCO LANDINI (1325-1397)

After becoming blind as a child, Landini devoted himself to music,

learning a number of instruments and becoming particularly proficient on the
organ. He was probably born in France, although concrete details about his life
are lacking, and was the primary exponent of the Trecento style, the Italian take
on Ars Nova. 154 of his songs survive including madrigals, caccie and ballate
(common song forms of the era).

Example of composition: ‘Adiu, adiu dous dame’

GUILLAUME DE MACHAUT (1300-1377)

De Machaut was one of the central figures of the Ars Nova movement
and perhaps the most important composer of the 14 th century. He was also
one of the first composers for whom extensive biographical information and
an exhaustive list of surviving works exists.

The majority of his works were secular, with the lyrics to many
describing ‘courtly love’, or the love on an idealized woman from afar, which
was a popular theme at that time.

His sacred work includes the Messe de Nostre Dame, a polyphonic

setting of the mass that is considered a masterpiece of the Medieval period.

III. PRACTICE EXERCISES

A. THEME CHECK! Identify whether the song piece is secular or non-secular. Write S if it is secular,
NS if it is non-secular.

_____ 1. Lamb of God _____ 6. Paubaya by Moira dela Torre

_____ 2. Binibini by Zack Tabudlo _____ 7. Shout to the Lord
_____ 3. Ako Naman Muna by Angela Ken _____ 8. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
_____ 4. At My Worst by Pink Sweets _____ 9. Pista sa Nayon
_____ 5. God Will Make a Way _____ 10. Dandansoy

B. TEXTURE TEST. Tell whether the music texture produced in each situation is MONOPHONIC,
HOMOPHONIC or POLYPHONIC.

_________________ 1. Johann playing a guitar.

_________________ 2. Alab singing alone.
_________________ 3. Students singing the national anthem in unison.
_________________ 4. A grand choir singing in the cathedral.
_________________ 5. Khalil and Khalila performing their duet.
_________________ 6. A marching band playing.
_________________ 7. An orchestra in concert.
_________________ 8. Yosef performing an a capella.
_________________ 9. Justine in concert.
_________________ 10. Lea singing with accompaniment.

IV. EVALUATION

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Select the best answer.

1. Which is not a characteristic of a Gregorian chant?

a. free meter b. homophonic c. modal d. uses neume notation
2. The following are examples of secular songs except,
a. Ama Namin b. Lupang Hinirang c. Ang Bayan Ko d. Bahay Kubo
3. He is considered as one of the central figures of the Ars Nova
a. Dela Halle b. Pope Gregory I c. Landini d. De Machaut
4. This is a musical texture consisting a single melodic line
a. Heterophonic b. Homophonic c. Monophonic d. Polyphonic
5. The period before Renaissance is called,
a. Medieval b. Baroque c. Classical d. Romantic
6. What is the main theme of troubadour music?
a. religion b. courtly love c. history d. nature
7. Gregorian chants can be classified as,
a. secular b. non-secular c. non-religious d. none of the above
8. Which is not a characteristic of a Troubadour music?
a. Written in French b. modal c. monophonic d. Originated in France
9. He is the composer of Le Jeu de Robin et Marion
a. Ladini b. dela Halle c. De Machaut d. Pope Gregory I
10. Middle Ages is also known as,
a. Rebirth b. Dark Ages c. Golden Age d. Revival
11. The period when Christian Church influenced Europe’s culture and political affairs
a. Dark Ages b. Classical c. Romantic d. Baroque
12. The composer who is regarded as the primary exponent of the Trecento style
a. Guido of Arezzo b. dela Halle c. Maestro Piero d. Landini
13. Which is not a characteristic of a Troubadour music?
a. Written in French b. modal c. monophonic d. Originated in France
14. He is the composer of Le Jeu de Robin et Marion
a. Landini b. dela Halle c. De Machaut d. Pope Gregory I
15. This is considered the earliest surviving secular French play with music
a. Messe de Nostre Dame c. La Chanson du roi de Sicile
b. ‘Adiu, adiu dous dame’ d. Le Jeu de Robin et de Marion

REFERENCES:
Learner’s Material for Music and Arts 9 FRANKLYN D. VARGAS
Teacher’s Guide for Music and Arts 9 LAS WRITER | Teacher III | Rawis National High School

Illustrations:
Neumes, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/T4dnTaetRLewWtL87
Medieval Church, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/8YL7XKSt1WGgQW3h6
Pope Gregory I, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/mbGXiUcMqvMFC4ZM8
Colosseum, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/1SLqpZsdQpkJSUep9
Adam dela Halle, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/PqKUFqjSiStEXsmz6
Le Jeu De Robin et de Marion, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/7DzUvBrzhgVKZcoJ8
Troubadour, Retrieved from https://images.app.goo.gl/YHY3orcmx9BbdEgZ7
Francesco Landini, (1325-1397) and Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377), Retrieved from
https://hellomusictheory.com/learn/medieval-era-composers/

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