MUSIC

QUARTER 2 – MODULE 2
MELC: Explains the performance practice (setting,
composition, role of composers/performers,
and audience) during Classical period.
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A. Introduction:
This module was designed and written to help you learn about the Music of classical period. It focuses
on the three great composers of the highest achievement graced the Classical period. They were Franz Joseph
Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig Van Beethoven.
B. Discussions:

Composers of Classical period:

Franz Joseph Haydn is one of the prominent composers of the
classical period. His life is described as “rags to riches” story. He came
1. FRANZ JOSEPH
HAYDN (1732-1809) from a poor family and his music led to his rise in social status. He
was hired by rich patrons and eventually became a musical director
for the Esterhazy family for 30 years.

His music reflects his character and personality: mainly calm,

balanced, serious but with touches of humor. He was able to compose
over 100 symphonies and developed them into long forms for a large
orchestra. He was named,” Father of the Symphony “.Most of his
symphonies have nicknames such as the “ Surprise Symphonies “,
“The Clock “, “ The Military “. He also wrote chamber piano music
and choral works.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Haydn#/media/File:Joseph_Haydn.jpg

2. WOLFGANG Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a child prodigy and the most

AMADEUS
amazing genius in musical history. At age five, he was already playing
MOZART (1756-
1791) the violin and the harpsichord; at six, he was recognized as an
exceptional pianist and, at seven, he was already composing excellent
music. At age thirteen, he had written sonatas, concertos, symphonies,
religious works and operas and operettas.

He Experimented in all kinds of music and composed over 700

works. Unfortunately, due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in
poverty. Died young and was buried in an unknown grave. He
composed wonderful concertos, symphonies and operas such as, “The
Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don Giovanni” (1789), and “The Magic
Flute” which became popular. Other known works: Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik, Symphony No. 40 in G Major, and Sonata No. 11 in A

https://www.biography.com/musician/wolfgang-mozart
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 3. LUDWIG VAN Ludwig Van Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany to a family
BEETHOVEN (1770-
1827) of musicians and studied music at an early age. He was the composer
who bridged the late Classical era and the early Romantic era. He was
a talented pianist and composer.

His works include the “Missa Solemnis” (1818-1823) and opera

“Fidelio” (1805). His known symphonies are Symphony No.3
(Erotica), No.5, No.6 (pastoral), No.9 (Choral), which adds voices to
the orchestra. He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not become
hindrance. He continued composing through the help of an assistant and
hearing gadget. Some of his famous compositions were made when
he was deaf.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven

Characteristics of Beethoven’s works:

• His music veered toward larger orchestras.

• Sound was centered on the violas and lower registers of the violins and cellos to give his music a darker
mood.
• All themes in a piece are tied together by one motif.
• He developed musical themes and motifs extensively by means of modulation.
• He used more brass instruments and dynamics

C. Readings:
Composers of Classical period

Franz Joseph Haydn – was also known as the “Father of the String Quartet “. “ The Creation and The
Seasons “are his two great oratorios that reflect his love for nature .

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – a child prodigy and influential composer of the classical period,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (pronounced volfgangk a’ma day us mow’tsart ) was baptized as
Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart in Latinized form. He was born in Salzburg,
Austria on January 27, 1756. There has never been a composer as versatile as Mozart for writing so
exceptionally a wide range of musical media. One of his famous operas was “The Abduction from the
Seraglio”.

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 Ludwig Van Beethoven - He became totally deaf during his final years in this period. His works are
considered reflective and meditative. He also wrote his longest, most monumental, and mature work,
the Ninth Symphony. Beethoven died of either liver illness or pneumonia on March 24, 1827 in Vienna.

D. Examples:
Suggested listening resources for Haydn’s instrumental works:
• F.J. Haydn Symphony No.94 in G Major “ Surprise” 2nd movement

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLjwkamp3ll
• F.J. Haydn Symphony No.101 in D major ,” The Clock”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1L6p4B2hBs

• F.J.Haydn Symphony No.100 in G major, “Military”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGyGBRXfy10

Suggested listening resources for Mozart’s instrumental works:

• W.A. Mozart Piano Sonata No.16 in C major,K.545
(So –called facile or semplice sonata)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_Eu_Rbo

• W.A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No.11,K331 in A Major,1st mov.(Andante grazioso)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24_4VUU4qquM

• W.A. Mozart serenade in G minor(Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1FSN8_pp_o

Suggested listening resources for Beethoven’s instrumental works:

• L.V.Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 14 in c sharp minor (Moonlight) 1st mov. Op.27 no 2 (
adagio sostenuto)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmVCcF42f-o

• L.V. Beethoven Piano Concerto no.1 in C major op.15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFfUcQQbwsE

• L.V. Beethoven Symphony No.5 .Op.67, C minor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvLfMigm3l

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II: Activity Proper
Activity No. 1
Listening Activity

Directions: Listen to the composition Mozart, W.A. Mozart serenade in G minor (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1FSN8_pp_o. You may follow the link in the internet of the given
composition. Write down your thoughts and reactions about the composition in your answer sheets through
an essay.

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RUBRIC
Description Score Score Obtained
Ideas and Content- Substantial, specific 4
and/or illustrative content demonstrating
strong (deep) analysis of the topics.
Writing-Organization: Clear logical 3
sequence
Writing Sentence Fluency: Length variety 3
and flow of writing.
TOTAL 10

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 PART III. SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
A. Directions: Identify the composer of the following compositions. Write the letter of your answer on the
blank provided.

A. Franz Joseph Haydn B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart C. Ludwig Van Beethoven

1. The Magic Flute 6. Symphony No.94, in G major

2. Eine Leine Nachtmusik 7. Military
8. Fur Elise
3. Moonlight Sonata
9. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major
4. Symphony No.5 in C minor
10. The Clock
5. Fidelio

B. Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided.
1. He is known as the “Father of the Symphony”.
a. W. A. Mozart b. F. J. Haydn c. L.V. Beethoven d. F. Liszt

2. Who among the following classical composers bridged the late Classical Era and the
early Romantic Era?

a. W. A. Mozart b. F. J. Haydn c. L.V. Beethoven d. F. Liszt

3. Why is W. A. Mozart considered as the most amazing genius in musical history?

a. He already played instruments and composed excellent music at an early age.
b. He is an Exceptional pianist and composer.
c. He composed wonderful concertos, symphonies and operas.
d. All of the above

_4. Which of the following is also known as Symphony No. 94 in G. Major, 2nd movement?

a. The Military b. Surprise Symphony c. The Clock d. Fur Elise

_5. How did L.V Beethoven manage to continue composing sonatas, symphonies,
concertos and operas despite of his hearing problem?

a. Through his determination and love of his work

b. Through the help of an assistant and hearing gadget.
c. His illness did not become a hindrance to compose music
d. None of the above

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 C. Directions
1. Listen to Mozart’s “Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K.545”
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcUhggBfzl)

2. Draw your interpretations to the music, such as identifying the mood of the song or how you feel about
the song.

3. Use short coupon bond, pencil and crayons to color your drawing.
4. Write a brief description about your drawing. A scoring rubric is used to rate your output.

RUBRIC
Criteria 5 4 3 2
All instructions 1-2 instructions 3-4 instructions Most of the instructions were
Quality of were followed were not were not not followed correctly.
Artwork correctly. followed followed
correctly. correctly.
Artwork Artwork mostly Artwork Artwork did not orderly
conveys the conveyed the somehow convey the characteristics or
Interpretation of characteristics characteristics convey the the mood of the song
Music or the mood of or the mood of characteristics
the song the song or the mood of
the song

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References:
A. Books

Learner’s Material for Music & Arts Grade 9; Department of Education

Argie A. Concha, et.al. Music, Art, Physical Education, and Health 9. The Phoenix Publishing
House Inc.
B. Online and Other Sources:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Haydn#/media/File:Joseph_Haydn.jpg
• https://www.biography.com/musician/wolfgang-mozart
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLjwkamp3ll
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1L6p4B2hBs
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGyGBRXfy10
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi_Eu_Rbo
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24_4VUU4qquM
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1FSN8_pp_o
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmVCcF42f-o
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFfUcQQbwsE
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqvLfMigm3l
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1FSN8_pp_o
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcUh-ggBfzl