Music Quarter 1 Lesson 1

MUSIC 9
Quarter 1
Lord, true source of light and wisdom, give me a
keen sense of understanding, a retentive memory
and the capacity to grasp things correctly. Grant
me the grace to be accurate in my expositions and
the skill to express myself with thoroughness and
clarity. Be with me at the start of my work, guide
its progress and bring it to completion. Grant this
through Christ our Lord, AMEN.
Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. Listen perceptively to selected vocal and instrumental

music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods.
2. Describe musical elements of selected

vocal and instrumental music of
Medieval, Rennaisance and Baroque
music.
MUSIC OF THE
MEDIEVAL,
RENAISSANCE AND
BAROQUE PERIODS
Activity: Guess when?
Directions: Classify the items in the box according to
the historical period to
which it belongs. Write the words in column in a one
whole sheet of paper.
Listening Activity
Title of music: Canon
Rock
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 across Europe.
Characteristics of the Gregorian Chants:
 monophonic
 Free meter
 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
these songs were
performed across Europe by groups of musicians called
Troubadours.
Characteristics:
 Usually monophonic
 Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
 Tells of chivalry and courtly love
 Originated in France
 Written in the French language
Music of the Renaissance Period
(1400 – 1600)
The term Renaissance comes from the word
renaitre which means “rebirth, revival, and
rediscovery. The Renaissance Period is a
period
of “looking back” to the Golden
Age of Greece and Rome.
The invention of printing in the 1400’s paved the way for a wide
distribution of renaissance compositions. With the emergence of
the bourgeois class, renaissance music became popular as
entertainment and activity for amateurs and the educated. Lute
was the prominent instrument of the renaissance era. The
influence of the Roman Catholic Church started to decline as the
new music genre arose. Though sacred music was still
of great importance, secular music became more prominent in
the renaissance period.
This era was also known as the “golden age” of a capella
choral music.
Other historical facts during this era is the
discovery of the actual
position of earth in the solar system by
Copernicus, the invention of compass
creating a wider navigation not only of the
lands but also of the oceans, and
Martin Luther’s Protestant reformation.
Characteristics of 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 a few large leaps
Vocal Music of the Renaissance
Period
1. Mass – is a form of sacred
musical composition that sets texts
of the Eucharistic liturgy into
music.
Characteristics of the Mass:
 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)
Five Main Sections of Mass:
1. Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)
2. Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest)
3. Credo (I Believe in One God)
4. Sanctus and Benedictus (Holy, holy and
Blessed Is He)
5. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)
2. Madrigal
- A secular vocal polyphonic music composition which
originated from Italy. It is written and expressed in a poetic
text and sung during courtly social gatherings. It is the most
important secular form during the Renaissance period.
Characteristics of the Madrigal:

 Polyphonic
 Sung a cappella
 Through–composed
 Frequently in 3 to 6 voices
Music of the Baroque Period
(1685 – 1750)
The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese
word “barroco” which means “pearl of irregular
shape”. Some of the great composers of this time
were George Friedrich Handel, Johann Sebastian
Bach, Claudio Monteverdi, and Antonio Vivaldi.
During this time, the arts highlighted grandiose and
elaborate ornamentation. These were clearly seen in the
musical compositions created by Baroque composers.
New instrumental techniques and changes in musical
notation were developed. Major and minor tonality
was also created in this period. A lot of the musical
terms and concepts that evolved in this era are still
used today.
Characteristics of Baroque Music:
 Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental
 Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
 Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony
 Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud and soft
 Music genres—operas, oratorios, suites, tocatas,
concertó grosso, fugue
 Orchestra consists of strings and continuo
 Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments
that are commonly used.
Learning Task 1:
Compare the three (3) Eras according to their
distinct characteristics (Medieval, Renaissance,
Baroque).
Learning Task 2:
Answer the following analogy on a piece of paper. Find your answers on
the box
1. Baroque: barocco; Renaissance: __________
2. Liturgical music: ___________; Secular music: Nonreligious
3. Renaissance: Golden Age; Medieval: __________
4. Harpsicord: ____________; Lute: Renaissance
5. Motet: Medieval; _________: Renaissance
6. Imitation of Voices: __________; Dynamic Contrast: Baroque
7. ___________: Monophonic; Renaissance: Polyphonic
8. Mass: Eucharistic Liturgy; __________: Poetic text
9. Medieval: Churches; Renaissance: _________
10. __________: Group of Singers; Instrumental Music: Voice with
Instrument Accompaniment

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MUSIC 9

1. Listen perceptively to selected vocal and instrumental

2. Describe musical elements of selected

Characteristics of the Madrigal:

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