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PHILIPPINE YUH CHIAU SCHOOL

Del Pilar, Cabatuan, Isabela
Transforming Lives through Education with Quality Assurance
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SY 2021-2022
COMPLETE NAME: _____Hans Dane J. Balingue______________ GRADE LEVEL/SECTION: _Grade 9 DXP_

MODULE 3: MUSIC 9
MAIN TOPIC: BAROQUE MUSIC
SUBTOPICS: A. Historical, Cultural, and Geographical Background of Baroque Music
B. Instrumental Form and Vocal form
C. Baroque Composer

LEARNING TARGETS:
At the end of this module, you will be able to say I can:
1. identify the historical, cultural, and geographical background of the music of the Baroque period;
2. identify the instrumental form and vocal form of Baroque music;
3. identify significant composers in this era; and
4. answer the activities correctly.

A. HISTORICAL, CULTURAL, AND GEOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND OF BAROQUE

MUSIC

Baroque music is derived from the Portuguese word “barroco” which means “pearl of irregular shape”.
It came after the Renaissance period and was followed by the Classical period. It was dominated in Germany by
the “Thirty Tears War,” a religious political war. Some of the features are grandeur and flamboyance in
architecture and painting.

Music was described as

united in mood and continuous
in rhythm.

Terraced dynamics
was observed in this period. It
means shifting the volume
from soft to loud and vice
versa. The beginning of
orchestra took place during
this period. Major and minor
scales replaced church modes.
Italian words were used to
describe how music is to be
played.

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Let us learn more about the musical characteristics of Baroque music through a listening activity.

Activity 1
Directions: Browse the link or scan the QR code for the listening activity. Put a check mark (/) if the statement
is true about the video and cross mark (X) if it is not. Write your answer on the space provided before
each number.

Here are the links of the videos: Scan the QR code:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3nSvIiBNFo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ytw99mkVZ8I

/ 1. The terraced dynamics is evident. I can hear the shifting of volume from loud to soft.
/ 2. I can see string instruments playing in the video.
/ 3. The two videos sound contrasting. The other is in major key and the other one is in minor key.
/ 4. There is a solo and a group player.
X 5. These is an interaction between the soloist and the group.

You have watched an example of Baroque music. Did you hear the characteristic mentioned above?

B. INSTRUMENTAL FORM

It is the most important orchestral music of the period.

I. CONCERTO GROSSO

 The main instruments used are string instruments with

few solo instruments called the concertino.
 The whole orchestra is called a tutti which is composed
of harpsichord and other stringed instruments.
 It has three movements:
1. Fast –it clearly shows the contrast between the soloist
and the tutti.
2. Slow –this is softer than the first movement.
3. Fast –it shows contrast in tempo and character.

An example of a Concerto Grosso is “Christmas Concerto”

by Archangelo Corelli.

Scan the QR code:

Here’s the link of the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQ2oTYp5Z8

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 Harpsichord is a keyboard musical instrument in which strings are set in
vibration by plucking. It was one of the most important keyboard instruments in
European music from the 16th through the first half of the 18th century.

The earliest surviving harpsichords were built in Italy in the early 16th century.

The harpsichord is incapable of this dynamic gradation and was overwhelmed

in popularity by the piano. It is a clear characteristic of Baroque music.

II. FUGUE

It is both an instrumental and vocal music.

 It is polyphonic and it focuses on the theme called subject.
 Countersubjects are different melodic idea that accompanied the subject.
 Episodes offer a new material of fragments which can be found between subjects or countersubjects.

Let us deepen your understanding by listening to a video. Scan the QR code:

Here’s the link of the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnuq9PXbywA

C. VOCAL FORM

ORATORIO

Oratorio is an extended musical drama with a narration based on religious matter.

What are the characteristics of oratorio?

 It is intended to be performed without costumes, actions, and scenery.

 It consist of a vocal soloist, chorus, and orchestra.
 New Testament characters are used as subjects with no plot.
 Rather than being a dramatic performance, it is more meditative.

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An example of an Oratorio is Handel’s Messiah –“Hallelujah Chorus”
Scan the QR code:
Here’s the link of the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUZEtVbJT5c

D. BAROQUE COMPOSERS

 He was known as the “Master of the Fugue”.

 He was born on March 31, 1685 in Eisenach,
Germany.
 His father and grandfather were both church
organists.
 Johann Cristoph Bach, his brother, provided
for his education in music.
 In 1723, he became a music director and
cantor at St. Thomas Church in Leipzig,
Germany where he was able to compose
many great church music.
 Later on in his life, he became blind and dies
on July 28, 1750.

 He was known as The Master of English

Oratorio and Italian Opera.
 He was born in Halle, Saxony Germany on
February 23, 1685
 He wanted to study music but his father was
punishing him to study law instead because
he thought that music in an unrealistic source
of income. He entered the University of Halle
but left a year later to become a violinist in
an opera house in Hamburg.
 He became England’s Favorite Composer.
 The Messiah was his most famous Oratorio which he wrote in a span of 24 days.
 Handel died as The Most Renowned Musical Figure and a national treasure.
 He was a world traveler contrary to Bach who stayed in his native land.

Activity 2
Directions: Research and describe other Baroque compositions by Bach and Handel. Complete the table below.

COMPOSER TITLE DESCRIPTION

The well Tempered clavier Two sets of the precludes and the fugves in all
24 major and also the minor. Utilizes the
Johann Sebastian harpsichord or clauschord of it
Bach Brandenburg Concertos It explains or shows on how as a popular and
well-known music before. It presented in
concerto grasso form of it.

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 The mass in B-Minor
Hallesche Mande-Ausgabe (HHA)
George Frideric Esther by Handel
Handel
Handel werke verzeichnis (HWV)
It Expanded the explanation of the Mass
ordinary. Its object is the one to dedicate the
work to the recently developed sovereign itself.
Muh-l-volume collection of it's works by
George of it.
It is widely known and recognized to be the first
English oratorio of it.
This is a catalog of Handel's works. Lists of
each piece of music from it.

Activity 3
Directions: Write a journal entry about the following. Write your answer on the space
provided.

1. The most interesting form of music during the Baroque period is When they have the configuration or the
formstion of the FUGUE

because because of its simplicity but is is also beautiful and divine. It is meaningful and satisfying to hear and
listen to it, and it is pleasurable to lipsing or sing along with it with others. When you hear the mix and the
smooth contrast between the instrument and the voice/s, it's quite enjoyable. It was simple back then, but it has
had a significant impact on today's music all around the world.

2. In my opinion, if Baroque music was not developed, many types of entertainment would not be possible in
the 21st century considering that Baroque music had a lot if impact in todays music. Piano woudve been just a
forgotten instrument and we woudnt even get to hear or to master the piano, violin or any instruments’ iconic
pieces.

3. I appreciate Baroque music because It expands the size, breadth, and complexity of instrumental
performances, as well as determining or discovering opera, concerto, and other works. Numerous musical words
and notions from the Baroque era have survived and are still used today. Imagine many musical pieces were
created and to be honest if it werent for Baroque Music, there woudnt be many inspired or gifted musicians
today.

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