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MUSIC 9
QUARTER 3
“Music of the Romantic Period (1820-1910)”
Week 1-2
What I need to know?
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
 describes musical elements of given Romantic pieces;
 explains the perfromance practice during Romantic period;
 relates Romantic music to other art forms and its history within the era;
 evaluates music and music performances using guided rubics.

Pre-Assessment:
I. Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer. Encircle the correct answer.
1. Frederic Chopin wrote most of his music for the following instrument.
a. Violin b. Flute c. Piano d. Orchestra
2. What does the term “Nationalism” means?
a. Being patriotic
b. Having a strong feeling one’s nation
c. Pride in one’s own compostion
d. Pride for another country or culture
3. Name the composer who bridged the Classical Period to the Romatic Period.
a. Bach b. Bruckner c. Berioz d. Beethoven
4. Which of these is not a characteristic of the Romantic period?
a. A freedom in writing and designing an intense personal expressionof self-emotion
b. Has a rich variety of piece types
c. Has a shape and unity of the theme
d. The textures are more expensive
e. None of the above
5. Which one of the following is not a type of Program music?
a. Song cycle c. concert overture
b. Symphonic poem d. incidental music
II. Identify the composers of the Romantic period from each column. Put a check mark beside the name of the
composer.
1 2 3 4 5
Johann Sebastian Ludwig Van Franz Liszt Richard Wagner Arnold Schoenberg
Bach Beethoven
Franz Schubert Robert Schumann Igor Stravinsky Camille Saint- Claude Debussy
Saens
Wolfgang Amadeus Ryan Cayabyab Ramon Santos Edward Grieg Frederic Chopin
Mozart

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 Introduction
What is new?
Romantic music refers to Western music composed in the late 18th century to the 19th century.
Composer and artists believed in letting their imagination and passion be seen through their works.

Program music became the main form of instrumental compositions which is evident in concert
overtures, program symphonies, symphonic poems, and incidental music.

Short piano pieces in ABA form that shows emotion were developed during this time.

As the century progressed, music became increasingly available and popular among the middle class.
Concert halls provided venues for musical performances and instrumental music was available to a wide
audience.

Nationalism is reflected in most of the music of the Romantic period. In the previous historical periods,
composers borrowed musical styles from Germany, Italy, and France. However, composers of Romantic
period began incorporating their country’s native folk songs and musical styles into their compositions.

Development
What is it?
Written Task 1: Identify the following composers by using the decoder below. Write the correct
answer for each number.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
A B C D E F G H I J K L M

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

1. Poet of the Piano _______________________________________

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2. Virtuoso Violinist _______________________________________
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3. French Romantic composer _______________________________________
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4. Busiest Musician of the Romantic Era _______________________________________
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5. Composer who founded the music journal, _______________________________________
“Jornal Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik” 18-15-2-5-18-20 19-3-8-21-13-1-14-14

MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD 1820-1910

 Romantic Period is described as a cultural movement that stressed emotion, imagination,
individualism, and freedom of expression.
 Nationalism was also incorporated in the music of the Romantic Period. “Polonaise” is a composition
of Frederic Chopin that shows nationalism.
 Ludwig Van Beethoven bridged the music from Classical to Romantic Era by expressing his passion
and emotions through his music. Other composers were inspired by this musical style that they started
to use music as a means of expressing their emotions and individuality.
 Piano music of the Romantic Period is in free form such as fantasy, rhapsody, ballade, and nocturne.
Program music was expressed in tone poems such as Symphony Fantastique.
 Most of the musical compositions of the era portray literature, history, emotions and nature.

What are the musical elements of Romantic-era music?

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 1. Compared to the dramatic tones of the opera, the melody tones became more lyrical.
2. Poetry was converted into a form that may be emotionalized through music.
3. The use of the piano as accompaniment resulted to the adding of emotion, mood, and meaning to the
melody through the use of harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic material independent of the voice.

Are there other art forms that portray Romantic Era elements?

 New Romanticsim, a branch of pop culture, was found in the British nightclub scene from 1979-1981.
Accordingly, it was a counter-movement to punk. Examples of musicians representing New
Romanticism include Boy George, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Visage, and Peter Robinson.

VIOLIN and STRINGS MUSIC

Niccolo Paganini

 Born in October 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy in a family of six children.

 His musical skills started with playing the mandolin at the age of five.
 He eventually transferred his training to the violin at the age of seven with
different violin professors in Italy. This led him to adopt all his teachers’
influences in playing the violin.
 He became the most famous violin virtuoso in the world.
 His compositions inspired a lot of other composers such as Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, and
Robert Schumann.

Some Works of Niccolo Paganini:

 “La Campanella”
 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
 Concerto no. 1 in Eb, Op. 1
 15 Quartets for Guitar and Strings Trio
 “The Carnival of Venice”

PIANO MUSIC

Piano music of the Romantic Period was filled with innovations. Most of the compositions require a
high level of virtuosity.

1. Frederic Chopin
 was known as the “Poet of the Piano”.
 born on March 1, 1810 in Zelazowa, Poland.
 Began to play piano at age 4
 Composed “Polonaise” at the age of 7
 In 1831, Chopin arrived in Paris and met other legendary composers
such as Franz Liszt, Felix Mendelssohn, and Robert Schumann.
During this time in Paris, Chopin met and married the famous French
writer George Sand which later became a source of inspiration as
well as maternal figure in Chopin’s life.
 He died on October 17, 1849 in Paris.
 Chopin composed primarily for the piano and some of his most well-known compositions are
Fantasie F minor, Op. 49, Revolutionary Etude, Op. 10, No. 12 and 24 Preludes, Op. 28.
 Chopin’s music is recognized worldwide for its beauty, and is characterized by its beautiful tone,
rhythmic flexibility, grace and elegance.
2. Franz Liszt
 The best word that describes the works of Franz Liszt is
“virtuosity”.
 He was known as the virtuoso pianist, a composer, and the
busiest musician during the Romantic Era. He played and
studied in Vienna and Paris while performing in concerts in the
rest of Europe.
 Was born in the village of Doborjan, Hungary.
 He displayed remarkable talent at a young age. His father was his first teacher at age six.
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  He was known for his symphonic poems where he translated great literary works into musical
compositions. Liszt heard the virtuoso violinist Niccolo Paganini perform so he decided to
dedicate himself in becoming a virtuoso pianist.
 He was also known with his generosity in sharing time and money to the orphans, victim of
disasters, and the many students he taught music for free.

Some of Liszt’s Piano Works:

“La Campanella”; “Liebestraume no. 3”; “Hungarian Rhapsodies”
3. Robert Schumann
 One of the famous Romantic composers that beautifully combined music and words.
 Was born in 1810 in Zwickau.
 1821, Schumann went to Leipzig to study law. However, he spent
most of his time with musical and literary circles through the effort
of Friedrich Wieck who took some time to teach Schumann how
to play the piano.
 In 1830, Schumann went to live with Wieck in Leipzig. He soon
developed a problem with his hands, effectively ending his
dreams as a pianist.
 In 1834, Schumann founded the music journal, “Jornal Neue Zeitschrift fur Musik”, wherein he
edited and wrote music criticism for his publication.

Piano Works: “Abegg Variations,” Op. 1 (1830); “Carnaval” Opus 9 (1835);

Davidsbundlertanze, Opus 6 (1837); etc.

Art Songs: “Frauenliebe und Leben” (“A Woman’s Love and Life”); “Dichterliebe” (“A Poet’s
Love”)

Orchestral Music: “Piano concerto in A Minor”, Opus 54; “Overture”; “Finale,” Opus 52; etc.

PROGRAM MUSIC

Program Music is an instrumental composition that coveys images or scenes to tell a short story without
text or lyrics. It entices the imagination of listener.

1. Hector Berlioz

Hector Berlioz is a French romantic composer born on December 11, 1803. At

his young age, he learned to play guitar and flute but never became skilled in a specific
musical instrument.

One of his famous musical compositions is a five movement symphony called

“Symphonie Fantastique.” In this composition which is also known as “Fantastic
Symphony,” Berlioz showcased the important features in his composition in creating
tone color. He assembled hundreds of musicians to produce a powerful sound.

Story of Symphonies Fantastique

A young, extremely sensitive and imaginative musician tries to kill himself with opium due to depression
caused by discourage love. Unfortunately, the dose was not enough and does not kill him but instead, plunges
him into a heavy sleep flocked with nightmares. His experiences, feelings and memories are translated into
hallucinations of musical thoughts and images. The girl he loves transformed into a melody and like a recurring
theme, he meets and hears everywhere. Each movement of the symphony refers to a different vision in the
young musician’s mind.

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Sequence of Symphonie Fantastique

2. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Pyotr Ilyich Chaykowsky)

Peter Ilyrich Tchaikovsky who was born on May 7, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia,
was known for his ballet music. He first studied law and became a law clerk in St.
Petersburg in his twenties. He rebelled and began to study music at a conservatory,
also in St. Petersburg.
As a big fan of Mozart, Tchaikovsky studied composition with Anton
Rubinstien, and moved to Moscow, and started teaching at the new conservatory.
He continued this music career in New York despite having marital problems
and become famous after composing the musical poem “Fatum” and “Romeo and
Juliet.” He composed haunting melodies and used a great deal of folk music in his symphonic works.
Unfortunately, there are very few surviving manuscripts written by Tchaikovsky. His fame peaked in the last ten
years of his life and later died due to cholera.
Tchaikovsky’s Famous Compositions:
Swan Lake Symphony no. 6 “Pathetique”
The Nutcracker Romeo and Juliet
1812 Overture Symphony no. 2
Sleeping Beauty Piano Concerto no.1

3. Camille Saint-Saëns
Camille Saint-Saëns was known as talented musician from an early age. He
was born in Paris on October 9, 1835 and started his music through the help of his
aunt by teaching him piano lessons when he was only two years old and afterward he
began composing piano pieces at age three.
He was considered as a composer who creates elegant music, neat, clean,
polished, and never excessive. An example of this is “The Swan.” As an Organist
and one of the best pianist of his time, he sat very still at the piano and played
gracefully and cool.
During the peak of his career as a musician and composer, many beautiful
buildings, and churches were built in France. This includes the famous Eiffel Tower.

Best known music of Camille Saint-Saëns

 “Carnival of the Animals”
 “Danse Macabre”
 “Symphony no.3”
 “The Swan”
 “Over 300 works, unusually in all genres, including
- 3 operas (“Samson and Delilah” the only one remembered)
- 5 Symphonies (best known no.3 the “Organ Symphony”)
- 3 concertos for violin and orchestra
- 5 concertos for piano and orchestra
- 2 concertos for cello and orchestra
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 - organ music
- numerous pieces for the piano
- approximately 100 songs
- chamber music
- sacred music including a Requiem

Engagement
What is more?
WRITTEN TASK 2:

Modified TRUE or FALSE: Write ROMANTIC if the underlined word in the statement is correct,
otherwise write the correct word/answer on the space provided before each number.

_________________1. Polonaise by Frederic Chopin, is an example of composition that shows nationalism.

_________________2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart bridged the music from Classical to Romantic Era by
expressing his passion and emotions through his music.
_________________3. Niccolo Paganini kept on transferring from one violin teacher to another.
_________________4. Hector Berlioz is a French romantic composer who was known for his famous
composition that is a five-movement symphony called “Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49”.
_________________5. “Swan Lake”, “The Nutcracker”, “ Overture1812”, “Sleeping Beauty” etc. are
compositions of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

Music Match: Choose the composer of the given music piece from the 2nd column. Write your answer
in the box.

MUSIC COMPOSER ANSWER

Overture 1812 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Camille Saint-Saens
Revolutionary Etude Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Camille Saint-Saens
Waltz of the Flowers from the Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
“Nutcracker Suite” Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Camille Saint-Saens
“The Swan” from the “Carnival of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
the Animals” Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Camille Saint-Saens
Liebestraume no. 3 Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Frederic Chopin
Franz Liszt
Camille Saint-Saens

Fill in the blanks with the correct answers to complete the Story of Symphonies Fantastique.

A young, extremely sensitive and 1. ___________tries to kill himself with opium due to depression caused by
2. ________. Unfortunately, the dose was not enough and does not kill him but instead, plunges him into a
heavy sleep flocked with nightmares. His experiences, feelings and 3. ______are translated into hallucinations
of musical thoughts and images. The 4. ______he loves transformed into a melody and like a recurring theme,
he meets and hears everywhere. Each movement of the symphony refers to a different vision in the
5. ___________.

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Complete the graphic organizer below.

Historical-
cultural Characteristis
Background

Instrumental Music of the Romantic

Period
Composers
Instrumental
Forms

PERFORMANCE TASK:
Direction: Listen to your most loved romantic music. Choose whether you write a poem or draw scenery,
doodle or graffiti to express your emotions after listening to your favorite romantic song. Do it on the space
provided below.

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Guided Rubics:

Creativity (Use of colors and neatness, or combination of words) --------------------------------------20%

Originality ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30%

Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50%

Total: 100%

Assimilation

What have I learned?

POST-ASSESSMENT:

Directions: Identify the composer describe on each statement. Choose the answer on the box below.
Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number.

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Reflection
Complete the following unfinished sentences.
1. My understanding about the music of the Romantic Period is that…
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2. I realized that most of the instrumental music from the Romantic Period are…
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3. The reason why I really appreciate instrumental music from the Romantic Period is because…
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4. I love listening to the romantic music composition because…
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References:
Badiola, Mary Grace J et. al (2017). A Journey Through Western Music and Arts, Learner’s Material for
Music and Arts 9. Department of Education.

Lacia, Gerardo C. et al (2015). The 21st Century MAPEH in Action. Rex Book Store Publishing.

Prepared by:
Ms. Ma. Jozabeth G. Dipad

Ms. Allaine Romela R. Gatalio

Teacher I

Grade 9 MAPEH Teachers

Mr. Dennis M. Mangaya

Head Teacher, MAPEH

Mr. Francis Kenneth D. Hernandez

Principal IV

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