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Music
Third Quarter – Module 1:
Musical Forms, Repeat Marks and Western Orchestra

Name of Learner: ___________________________

Grade & Section: ___________________________
Name of School: ___________________________
 What I need to know
Form is the basic structure of a musical composition. When you listen,
sing, or dance to a piece of music., you are likely to be aware that is made
according to a plan. A song that is made up of two parts and arranged in AB sets
is called binary form. Musical pieces made up of three sections, first section,
middle section and a closing section which usually repeats the first repeats the
first part is called ternary form. Repeat signs in musical pieces indicate repetition
of section.
In this module we will be discovering different topics for Quarter 3 in music. Are you
ready? Let’s go!!! In this module the activities will help you understand and able to attain
the following objectives:
1. Identify simple musical forms of songs from the community (MU6F0- IIIa-b-1),
2. Use different repeat marks that are related to forms (MU6FO-IIIc-3)
3. Describe the instrumental section of the western orchestra.(MU6FO-IIIc-3)

What I know
Now, children you are done with what I need to know we are now going to proceed with
this part of the module. Are you ready? Let’s go!!!
A. Directions: Write (AB) if the song is binary and (ABA) if the song is ternary or
(ABACA). Write your answers on space provided for.
_____1. Ang Bayan ko.
_____2. Alphabet Song.
_____3. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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 B. Directions: Fill in the missing words or symbols to complete the sentences.
Choose the correct answer inside the box.
Dal Segno al Fine Fine ɪɪ: :ɪɪ
Da capo Dal segno Da Capo Al Fine
1. means “the end”
2. The sign which means “repeat from the beginning” is?
3. Signals “repeat from the sign”.

C. Directions: Read the questions or statements carefully. Choose the letter of the
correct answer.
1. What then will you do if you see the sign “Al Fine”?
a. End the song at this part
b. Repeat from the sign
c. Continue singing
d. Sing softly
2. Which sign means the end of the song?
a. Al Fine c. Fine
b. D.S d. D.C.

3. Which sign will you use if it means “to repeat from the beginning and end at the symbol
Fine”?
a. Al fine c. Fine
b. D.S. d. D.C.

What’s In
Amazing! Now you can proceed to this part. Good Luck!
A. Directions: Read the following statements and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. How can you differentiate a binary form from a ternary form?
A. Binary form has two contrasting section together with ternary form.
B. Binary and ternary forms are all the same musical forms.
C. Binary form has two contrasting section while ternary has three.
D. Binary form has three contrasting section while ternary has two.
2. Which of the following is the Purpose of a musical form?
A. To create a unified whole.
B. To make a musical work elegant
C. To divide a unified whole.
D. To synchronize beats of a song.

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 3. Farija is composing a simple song. She wanted to end her song on the second staff. Using
the appropriate symbol, which one is correctly to be used?

A. DC Al Fine
B. Al Fine
C. Fine
D. Dal Segno
4. Which statement describes a double bass?
A. A 10- feet long and constructed
B. A leading instrument and has a high pitch and smallest in size
C. Played by striking the edges to make clashing sound
D. Largest instrument of the violin family and strings are tuned in forths
5. The following sentences tells about viola EXCEPT one
A. It is bigger than violin
B. Its sound is lower
C. Viola has exactly the same parts as the violin
D. It is the leading instrument of the group

What’s New
Great job Learners!!! Let’s now try the following activities. Ready, Set, Go!!!
Let’s Sing the following song.
Observe the form and the different marks or symbols used.

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Directions: Listen to a music like graduation march or Aida march. When you hear this music.
What are the different instruments that you have heard? Give atleast 5 instruments.
1. .
2. .
3. .
4. .
5. .

What is It
Let’s now focus on this part of the module to learn more!
When you listen, sing, play, or dance to a pice of music, you are likely to be aware that it is made
according to a plan. Thius plan is called form of music. Form is the basic structure of a musical
composition.
A musical composition made up of two section has a binary form with AB arrangement. The
first section A is followed by a contrasting section B. songs and hymns which have a stanza
followed by a refrain have a binary form.
A musical composition which consists of three sections arrange in a ABA sets has a ternary
form. The third section is a repetition of the first section of the piece. The ternary form may be
expressed as statement (A), contrast (B), and restatement (A).
The third musical form is called round. In round form, the main theme or first section (A) is
repeated after each new section. The arrangement of round is ABACA
The first line of the song “Tinikling” bears the symbol a , which means the piece is sung
beginning with the first line through the last line. The sign directs the singer to go back.
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Repeat Marks
1. Dal Segno (D.S.)- which signals a return to the part where it is written
2. Fine – denotes the END of the song.
3. Dal segno Al Fine- means repeat from the D.S. mark and end at “fine.”
4. Da Capo (D.C.)- means repeat the song from the start. It uses the mark.
5. Da Capo Al Fine ║: :║ - indicates repetition of certain parts in musical piece.

A Symphony orchestra is a large intsrumental ensemble that is basically made up of four groups
of instruments: stringed, wood wind, brass and percussion. Each group of instrument has its
distinct tone color or timbre

Symphony Orchestra
A. String Section – produce ounds either by bowing or plucking the strings.
1. Violin- has high pitch and the smallest in size.
2. Viola- a little bigger and it sounds lower because the longer and thicker the
strings.
3. Violin Cello- is tuned an octave than the viola. It is held vertically sitting on
the floor between the knees.
4. Double Bass- the largest instrument of the violin family and the strings are
tuned forth’s.
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B. Woodwind Section- are made metal or wood and the sound is produced by
blowing through the opening of the pipe which also has finger-holes.
1. Clarinet- constructed of wood or rubber. Tuned in either Bb or A.
2. Flute and Piccolo- it is in C and about three octaves in range.
3. Oboe- has a double reed to produce a nasal sound. Its range is from B flat
below middle C to two octaves above.
4. Tuba- the lowest pitch instrument of the brass section.

C. Percussion Section- are played by striking, beating, or tapping.

1. Tuned Percussions;
a. Glockenspiel
b. Xylophone
c. Marimba
d. Vibraphone
e. Tubular bells or chime
f. Timpani- tuned in C and G notes

2. Non- tuned percussions;

1. Drums
a. Snare Drum
b. Tenor drum
c. Bass drum
3. Cymbals- round brass plates used one in each hand.
4. Triangle- is a triangular steel instrument which is open in one corner.
5. Tambourine- is a one-sided drum tightly covered with a piece of
animal skin.
6. Castanets- used in Spanish dance, held in fingers and palm of the
hands.
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D. Brasswind Sections- are made of brass and the sound is produced by blowing through

the mouth piece

1. Trumpet- has the highest pitch among brass wind section. It uses treble
staff and tuned in B flat.
2. Trombone- has a low pitch than a trumpet. Made up of brass and uses
bass staff
3. French horn- is in F and uses also a bass staff.
4. Tuba- lowest pitched instrument among the brass wind family.

French Horn

What’s More
Let’s proceed and try these activities. Ready? Go!!!
A.Directions: Read the following questions carefully and write your answers on the space
provided for.
1. Which of the following best describes a song with a binary form?
A. It is a musical form with one contrasting sections.
B. A musical form with two contrasting sections.
C. It is a musical form in which three phrases are contrasting.
D. It is a musical from with more than five contrasting sections.
2. What is the correct symbol for a binary form?
A. A
B. AB
C. ABC
D. ABCD
3.It is a large instrumental ensemble that is basically made up of four groups of
instruments such as stringed, woodwimd, brass and percussion.
A. rondalla
B. Symphony orchestra
C. Band
D. Drum and Lyre

B.Directions: Fill in the missing word or symbols to complete the sentences. Choose the correct
answer inside the box.
Dal Segno Al Fine Fine ║: :║
Da Capo Dal Segno Da Capo Al Fine

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 1. Means “the end”.
2. The sign which means “repeat from the beginning” is .
3. Signals “repeat from the sign.
4. Is a repeat mark on both ends of the staff means ‘repeat the music within tge
marked piece”.
5. Means “repeat from the sign and end at fine”.

What I have learned

To checked that you had understood the lesson. Let’s try this!

A. Directions: Sing the lyrics of each song and identify the form. Write wether Binary,
Ternary or Round Form.
1.Leron, leron sinta 3.Twinkle, twinkle 4.Manang Biday, ilukat mo man
Buko ng papaya little star, how I wonder ‘Ta bintana ikalumbabam
Dala- dalay buslo what you are. Up above Ta kitaem ‘toy kinayawan
Sisidlan ng sinta the world so high, like a Ay, matayakon no dinak kaasian
diamond in the sky.
2.Gumising ka, Neneng, 5.Atin Cupung singsing
Twinkle, twinkle little
Tayo’y manampalok, Metung yang timpukan
star, how I wonder what Amana que iti
Dalhin mo ang buslong
Sisidlan ng hinog.
you are. Queng indung ibatan

B. Directions: Supply with the appropriate words or symbols to complete each statement.
1. The symbol means (Fine, Dal Segno) up to the end.
2. This indicate that the musical piece is to be repeated from the beginning of the
composition.(II: , II: :II)
3. A sign meaning that the section is to be repeated from the beginning up to the word
“Fine” is (Dal Segno, Da Capo Al Fine).
4. A sign that indicates the musical piece is to be repeated from the sign (Fine, Dal Segno)
5. The musical pieces to indicate repetition of sections are the (repeat marks, signs)

C. Directions: identify the instrument being described. Find the answers on the box.
10 ft. long Bassdrum Trumpet Triangle Bb
F Europeans Violin Cymbals Clarinet
Orchestra Flute Bass drum 20 ft. long double Bass
1. The leading instrument of the brasswind section.
2. A triangular steel instrument which is open in one corner.
3. A non- tuned percussion which are round brass plates played by
striking the edges against each other to make a clashing sound.
4. A woodwind instrument which is easier to manipulate because of
the absence of a reed to produce a sound.
5. A drum with the biggest size which gives a thundering effect.

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 What I can do
Great Job! Now we can proceed to the next activity. Let’s go!!!
A.Directions: Identify the form of the musical work. Write (A or B) as your
answer on the space provided.
Bahay Kubo

What is the musical work of the song “Bahay Kubo”?

B.Directions: Sing the song “Twinkle Twinkle” then put the appropriate repeat marks
in place.

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 C.Directions: Write the word TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if the
statement is false.
1. The instruments of the orchestra are divided into four sections.
2.The leading instrument of the string section of the orchestra in the double
bass.
3.The leading instrument in the brasswind section of the orchestra in the
trumpet.
4.A clarinet is a double- reed instrument.
5.Cornet is shorter that trumpet.

Assessment
Get ready! Let us try this activity to see if you learned something from the lesson. You may start
now!!
A. Directions: Read and understand the statement carefully and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following instrument is not an orchestral instrument?
a. Violin, viola, trumpet, drum, cymbals, guitar
b. Viola, oboe, trumpet, drum, cymbals
c. Banduria, piccolo, guitar, octavina, cymbals
d. Banduria, guitar, trumpet, violin, cymbals
2. If you want to be a musician or an orchestra member. Which orchestral instrument you are
going to play if you are a girl?
a. Tuba c. Cymbals
3. How many group of orchestral instrument are there that is being introduce in the
b. Clarinet d. drum
Philippines?
a. Five groups c. four groups
b. Seven groups d. three group
4. You are singing using the musical score of the song and you came across with the sign
of Dal Segno. What will you do?
a. Stop singing
b. Repeat the whole song
c. Repeat from the beginning
d. Continue singing the first part
5. Which sign will you use if it means “to repeat from the beginning and end at the symbol
fine”?
a. Al Fine c, D.C. Al fine
b. D.S. d. fine

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B. Directions: identify the musical form of the following songs.

1. LERON LERON SINTA .

2. ILI ILI .

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 References:
Halina’t Umawit at Gumuhit, Batayang Aklat 5, pg/s. 51, Hazel P. Copiaco at Emilio S. Jacinto Jr.,
Copyright 2016
Halina’t Umawit Batayang aklat sa Musika para sa ikaliman baiting, pg/s 80, Susana E. Samonte,
Carmilita L. Palabay, Copyright 1986

Development Team
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Editor: Maria Fe T. Luega
Language Editor:
Proof Reader:
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Layout artist: Jervin P. Torres
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Henry R. Tura, CID Chief
Elsa A. Usman, EPS, LR Supervisor
Jani P. Ismael, EPS-MAPEH, Module Coordinator

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Key Answers

What I know WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

A. A.
1..AB 1. BINARY
2.AB 2. BINARY
3.ABA 3. TERNARY
B. 4. BINARY
1.FINE 5. BINARY
2.DA CAPO B.
3. DAL SEGNO 1. FINE
C. 2. II:
1.A 3. DA CAPO AL FINE
2.C 4. DAL SEGNO
3.D 5. REPEAT MARKS
WHATS IN C.
A. 1. TRUMPET
1. C 2. TRIANGLE
2.A 3. CYMBALS
3.C 4. FLUTE PICCOLO
4.D 5. BASS DRUM
5. D WHAT I CAN DO
WHATS NEW A.
A. B 1. AB
B. ANSWER VARY B.
WHATS MORE ANSWER VARY
A. C.
1.B 1. TRUE
2.B 2. FALSE
3. B 3. FALSE
B 4.FALSE
1.FINE 5. TRUE
2. DA CAPO ASSESSMENT
3. DAL SEGNO A.
4. II: :II 1. C
5. DAL SEGNO AL FINE 2. B
C. 3.C
1. BRASS 4.C
2. WIND 5.C
3. STRING B.

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4. PERCUSSION 1. BINARY/ AB
2. BINARY/ AB

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 Region IX: Zamboanga Peninsula Hymn – Our Eden Land

Here the trees and flowers bloom Gallant men And Ladies fair
Here the breezes gently Blow, Linger with love and care
Here the birds sing Merrily, Golden beams of sunrise and sunset
The liberty forever Stays, Are visions you’ll never forget
Oh! That’s Region IX
Hardworking people Abound,
Here the Badjaos roam the seas
Every valleys and Dale
Here the Samals live in peace
Zamboangueños, Tagalogs, Bicolanos,
Here the Tausogs thrive so free
Cebuanos, Ilocanos, Subanons, Boholanos,
With the Yakans in unity
Ilongos,
All of them are proud and true
Region IX our Eden Land
Region IX
Our..
Eden...
Land...

The Footprints Prayer Trees by Joyce Kilmer

One night I had a dream. I dreamed I think that I shall never see
that I was walking along the beach A poem lovely as a tree.
with the LORD.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
In the beach, there were two (2) sets Against the earth’s sweet flowing
of footprints – one belong to me and breast;
the other to the LORD.
A tree that looks at God all day,
Then, later, after a long walk, I And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
noticed only one set of footprints.
A tree that may in Summer wear
“And I ask the LORD. Why? Why?
A nest of robins in her hair;
Why did you leave me when I am sad
and helpless?”
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
And the LORD replied “My son, My Who intimately lives with rain.
son, I have never left you. There was
only one (1) set of footprints in the Poems are made by fools like me,
sand, because it was then that I But only God can make a tree.
CARRIED YOU!