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SUBJECT
MAPEH-
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ART 6 dd/mm/yyyy
LEVEL
TOPIC Music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods
LEARNING 1. Describes the musical elements of selected vocal and
COMPETEN- instrumental music of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
CY music. ( MU9MRB 1b-f-5 )

IMPORTANT: Do not write anything on this material. Write your answers on the
Learner’s Activity and Assessment Sheets provided separately.

UNDERSTAND
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:
1. Monophonic
2. Free meter
3. Modal
4. Usually based on Latin liturgy
5. 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.

Troubadour Music:
• Usually monophonic
• Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
• Tells of chivalry and courtly love
• Originated in France
• Written in the French language

SAQ 1: Why is Medieval period known to be “The Dark Ages”?

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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 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

SAQ 1: What is the best contribution of Renaissance Period in the field of music?

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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
➢ New forms:
1. binary – AB
2. ternary – ABC
3. ground bass
4. fugue

Music Genres of Baroque Music:

1. Concerto – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument

accompanied by an orchestra.

2. Concerto Grosso - A form of orchestral music during the Baroque Period

wherein the music is between a small group of solo instruments
called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.

3. Fugue - A contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative counterpoint.

- It is usually written in 3 or 4 parts, with a main theme called ―subject
- The entire piece grows mainly from a single brief tune of strong
musical character
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4. Oratorio – a large scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that
incorporates narratives on religious themes. Unlike usual
theatrical works, this is usually performed without the use of
costumes, scenery, or action. It is usually written in the native
language for the intended audience.

5. Chorale – musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of

Hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church during the Baroque era.

SAQ 1: How can you describe the highlighted grandiosity of Baroque Period music?

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Let’s Practice! (Answer on the separate sheets provided.)

Listening Activity #1:

The following listening activities will help and guide you to experience the beautiful
musical compositions and presentations composed during the Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque Periods.

Title of Musical selection: Missa XI (Orbis factor) – Kyrie

A. Describe the musical element on the musical selection you have listened, below
are choices write letter of the correct answers on the space provided for before
each number.

1. Which text – setting style was used?

A. Syllabic B. Neumatic C. Melismatic
2. What is the texture?
A. Monophonic B. Homophonic C. Polyphonic
3. In what language was the selection written?
A. Greek B. Latin C. Spanish

Listening Activity #2:

Listen to the following songs. Use the chart below to guide you in describing the
musical elements and characteristic of the selected and vocal music, Encircle your
answer on the given Table.

• Song # 1: “Fire, Fire my Heart” Title:

Composer: __
Era: _
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

• Song # 2: “Hallelujah Chorus” Title:

Composer: _
Era: ____
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

• Song # 3: “Four Seasons” Title: _

Composer: ___
Era: _
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

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REMEMBER

Key Points

✓ Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music have distinctive characteristics.

✓ In the beginning, chants were taught orally. However, as the number of chants
increased, singers needed help in remembering the outlines of the melodies.
Later, the chants were notated in the manuscript as a single melodic line without
accompaniment.
✓ Neumes were written above the words to suggest the contour of the melody.
Eventually, musical notation of the period was written as square notes on a four–
line staff.

LET’S TRY
Let’s find out how much have you learned!

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer .

(Answer on the Learner’s Activity and Assessment sheets.)

Assessment #1 : Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The period when the Christian Church highly influenced culture and political
affairs in Europe was the:
A. Medieval Period B. Renaissance Period C.Baroque Period

2. A through–composed vocal music composition written and expressed in a

poetic text.
A. Troubadour Music B. Mass C. Madrigal

3. There are five main sections of the Mass. Which of the following is the only
section of Mass with Greek text.
A. Kyrie B. Gloria C. Agnus Dei

4. Baroque music is known for its grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. Which
of the following Baroque Music forms was developed through imitative
counterpoint.
A. Concerto Grosso B. Fugue C. Oratorio

5. Refers to the extended musical setting of sacred music.

A. Fugue B. Chorale C. Oratorio

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Assessment #2: Accomplish the graphic organizer according to what you

have learned from this module.

MUSIC

Medieval Baroque
Period Period
Renaissance
Characteristics: Period
Characteristics:
_
_ Characteristics: _
_
_
_
_

REFERENCES
AnAmericanComposer. (2011, January 30). Four Seasons ~ Vivaldi. [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA&t=224s

DerHeliand. (2014, September 23). ''Hallelujah'' chorus, from Händel's Messiah - Mormon Tabernacle
Choir. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI6dsMeABpU

JulieGaulke. (2014, November 6). Fire Fire My Heart a cappella madrigal multitrack by Julie Gaulke.
[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlzfKc6yh9Y

Mary Grace J. Badiola, Mary Ann C. Vecino, Danilo S. Duyan, Althea Mae B. Bongcawil, Jenny C.
Mendoza, Gail Josephine P. Bustillo, Ace Sauden B. Pambuan and Lourdes R. Siobal . A Journey Through
Western Music and Arts: Music and Arts Learner’s Material. Philippines: Department of Education.
2014. 6 – 18

Piotrmilczarek. (2010, November 22). Missa XI (Orbis factor) – Kyrie. [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvxh05GMpDg

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Schools Division Office of Zamboanga City

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga City

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SUBJECT
MAPEH-
& GRADE QUARTER 1 WEEK 1 DAY
ART 6 dd/mm/yyyy
LEVEL
TOPIC Music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods
LEARNING 1. Describes the musical elements of selected vocal and
COMPETEN- instrumental music of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
CY music. ( MU9MRB 1b-f-5 )

UNDERSTAND
Self-Assessment Question 1: Why is Medieval Period known to be “The Dark
Ages”?

_
Self-Assessment Question 2: What is the best contribution of Renaissance Period
In the field of music?

Self-Assessment Question 3: How can you describe the highlighted grandiosity

of Baroque Period music?

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Let’s Practice!

Listening Activity #1: Answer the activity A is based on the suggested musical
selection below.

The following listening activities will help and guide you to experience the beautiful
musical compositions and presentations composed during the Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque Periods.

Title of Musical selection: Missa XI (Orbis factor) – Kyrie

A. Describe the musical element on the musical selection you have listened, below
are choices write letter of the correct answers on the space provided for before
each number.

1. Which text – setting style was used?

A. Syllabic B. Neumatic C. Melismatic
2. What is the texture?
A. Monophonic B. Homophonic C. Polyphonic
3. In what language was the selection written?
A. Greek B. Latin C. Spanish

Listening Activity #2
Listen to the following songs. Use the chart below to guide you in describing the
musical elements and characteristic of the selected and vocal music, Encircle
your answer on the given Table.

• Song # 1: “Fire, Fire my Heart” Title:

Composer: __
Era: _
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

• Song # 2: “Hallelujah Chorus” Title:

Composer: _
Era: ____
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

• Song # 3: “Four Seasons” Title: _

Composer: ___
Era: _
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION
Language Latin Greek English
Form Vocal Instrumental
Text-Setting Syllabic Neumatic Mellismatic
Style Concerto Oratorio Fugue
Texture Monophonic Homophonic Polyphonic

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LET’S TRY
Directions: Read the sentence carefully and Encircle the letter of the correct choices .

Assessment #1 :
1. The period when the Christian Church highly influenced culture and political affairs
in Europe was the:
A. Medieval Period B. Renaissance Period C.Baroque Period
2. A through–composed vocal music composition written and expressed in a
poetic text.
A. Troubadour Music B. Mass C. Madrigal
3. There are five main sections of the Mass. Which of the following is the only
section of Mass with Greek text.
A. Kyrie B. Gloria C. Agnus Dei
4. Baroque music is known for its grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. Which
of the following Baroque Music forms was developed through imitative
counterpoint.
A. Concerto Grosso B. Fugue C. Oratorio
5. Refers to the extended musical setting of sacred music.
A. Fugue B. Chorale C. Oratorio

Assessment #2: Accomplish the graphix organizer according to what you

have learned from this module.

MUSIC

Medieval Baroque
Period Period
Renaissance
Characteristics: Period
Characteristics:
_
_ Characteristics: _
_
_
_
_

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