S.Y.

2020 - 2021
EMETERIO-FEDERICA GEREZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. San Agustin, Babatngon, Leyte Q1
303421
JHS LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET WK5
LAS No.: 1
Name: DANNY B. ELAGO Grade/Score:
Grade and Section: GRADE -9 - HUMILITY Date:
Subject: MAPEH 9

Activity Title: Musical Elements of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Period

MELC: describe musical elements of given Baroque music (MU9MRB-Ia-h-5)
References: Music and Arts LM pp. 13-20
Type of Activity: Concept Notes, Exercise and Post-Assessment

MUSICAL ELEMENTS OF MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE PERIOD

MEDIVAL PERIOD

GREGORIAN CHANTS (Sacred Music) TROUBADOUR MUSIC (Secular Music)

MONOPHONIC USUALLY MONOPHONIC

FREE METER SOMETIMES WITH

IMPROVISED
ACCOMPANIMENT

MODAL TELLS OF CHIVALRY AND COURTLY LOVE

USUALLY BASED ON LATIN LITURGY ORIGINATED IN FRANCE

USE OF NEUME NOTATION WRITTEN IN FRENCH LANGUAGE

RENAISSANCE PERIOD
Characteristics of Renaissance Music:
 Mostly polyphonic
 Imitation among voices is common
 Use of word painting in texts and music
 Melodic lines move in a flowing manner
 Melodies are easier to perform because they move along a scale with a few large leaps
 MADRIGAL – a secular vocal polyphonic music composition which originated in Italy and sung during courtly social
gatherings.
It is the most important secular form during the Renaissance period.
Characteristics of the Madrgial:
 Polyphonic
 Sung a cappella
 through-composed\
 Frequently in 3 to 6 voices

BAROQUE PERIOD
Characteristics of Baroque Music:
 Melodies sound elaborate or ornamental and are not easy to sing or remember\
 Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony\
 Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud and soft\
 Orchestra consists of strings and continuo, harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are commonly used
What’s More
ACTIVITY 1. “DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?” – LISTENING ACTIVITY
Instructions: Listen perceptively to the sample music and refer to the characteristics of each period.
Take down notes and answer the following questions briefly.

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MEDIEVAL PERIOD

SONG 1: Gregorian Chant https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=kK5AohCMX0U&t=26s
SONG 2: Troubadour Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CPsFxAZssY

REFLECTION:

1. After listening to the selection, were you able to identify the characteristics of Gregorian
Chants? How about the Troubadour Music?
2. Which of the two do you like better? Why?
RENAISSANCE PERIOD

SONG 1: MASS (Gloria)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUyZWHkuwzw
SONG 2: MADRIGAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiOWQzRHmbI

REFLECTION:
1. After listening to the selection, were you able to identify the characteristics of a Mass? How abou
the Madrigal?
2. Based on what you have heard, do you agree that the compositions of Palestrina and Morley
reflect their personalities? Why or Why not?
3. Which of the two samples do you like better? Why?
BAROQUE PERIOD

SONGS 1 and 2: Concerto Grosso

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a32nicpS3rk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgs_zB6Et2Q
REFLECTION:
1. Which of the two did you enjoy the most? Why?
2. What do you think is the most evident difference between the two concertos?

What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 2. “TABLE OF CONTENTS”

TROUBADOUR MUSIC FUGUE DYNAMIC CONTRAST LATIN LITURGY

MASS CONCERTO GROSSO MADRIGAL WRITTEN IN FRENCH

ORATORIO CHORALE MONOPHONIC IMITATION AMONG VOICES

MOSTLY POLYPHONIC SYLLABIC/NEUMATIC/MELISMATIC NEUME NOTATION

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Instructions: Given the choices inside the box, write down the words that best describe the musical elements or
characteristics of the different music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods by completing the TABLE below.

MEDIEVAL PERIOD RENAISSANCE BAROQUE PERIOD

PERIOD
TROUBADOUR MUSIC MADRIGAL
FUGUE DYNAMIC CONTRAST
LATIN LITURGY MOSTLY POLYPHONIC SYLLABIC/NEUMATIC/MELI
SMATIC NEUME NOTATION
MONOPHONIC MASS WRITTEN IN FRENCH
CHORALE CONCERTO GROSSO

ORATORIO IMITATION AMONG VOICES

Assessment: (Post-Test)
PART I. MATCH ME UP.
Instructions: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your choice on the space provided before the number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

_B 1. MADRIGAL A. Imitative Counterpoint usually in 3 or 4 parts

_C 2. ORATORIO B. A cappella and frequently in 3 to 6 voices
_E 3. CHORALE C. Solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra
_A 4. MASS D. Concertino and Tutti
_F 5. CONCERTO GROSSO E. Harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the
Protestant Church
F. Large scale musical composition for orchestra and
voices that incorporates narratives on religious theme
G. Has five main sections and text is either Syllabic
Neumatic or Melismatic
PART II. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Instructions: Encircle the letter of your choice.

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

2. 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 D. Credo

3. It is a text setting of the Mass which has many notes set to one syllable?
A. Syllabic B. Neumatic C. Melismatic D. Pragmatic

4. It was considered as the most prominent instrument of the Renaissance Period.

A. Pipe Organ B. Flute C. Trumpets D. Lute

5. Medieval secular music which originated in France and tells of chivalry and courtly love.
A. Gregorian Chant B. Troubadour Music C. Sanctus and Benedictus D.None

Prepared By:
EDDYLAINE MARIE PINEDA-PAREN
MAPEH Teacher
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