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Music
Quarter 1, Wk.3 - Module 3
Musical Elements of Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque Periods

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Music - Grade 9
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Quarter 1, Wk.3 - Module 3: Musical Elements of Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque Periods
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Music
Quarter 1, Wk.3 - Module 3
Musical Elements of Medieval, Renaissance
and Baroque Periods

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 Table of Contents

What This Module is About ....................................................................................................................... i

What I Need to Know .................................................................................................................................. ii
How to Learn from this Module .............................................................................................................. ii
Icons of this Module ................................................................................................................................... iii

What I Know ................................................................................................................................................iii

Lesson 1:
Musical Elements of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Periods
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What’s In............................................................................................................................ 1
What’s New ................................................................................................................... 1
What Is It ........................................................................................................................... 2
What’s More .................................................................................................................... 2 -
What I Have Learned..................................................................................................... 4
What I Can Do ................................................................................................................. 4

Summary …………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Assessment: (Post-Test) …………………………………………………………………. 5
Key to Answers ...................................................................................................................................... 6
References ............................................................................................................................................... 9
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What This Module is About

Welcome to “Musical Elements of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque

Period”, an online and offline module in Music and Arts for Grade 9 learners of the
Department of Education.

The first three periods of Western Music History are classified as Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque. Each period has its distinctive characteristics, historical
and cultural background. Music during the Medieval Era is called Gregorian Chant,
which was mainly used and the only approved music in the early Christian church.
In the Renaissance Period music became an important part of performance
and leisure activity. Members of the upper class were expected to have received
musical training. Imitative polyphony is the distinctive characteristic of Renaissance
music.
The Baroque Period is characterized by grand and elaborate ornamentation of
sculptures, theaters, arts and music. The music genres which flourished during the
Baroque Period included the Concerto, the Fugue, the Oratorio and the Chorale.

Music evolved alongside with man’s constant quest for growth and
development.

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 What I Need to Know

LEARNING AREA STANDARD

The learner demonstrates an understanding of basic concepts and processes in
music and art through appreciation, analysis and performance for his/her self-
development, celebration of his/her Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and
expansion of his/her world vision.

KEY - STAGE STANDARD

The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of music and art of the
Philippines and the world, through appreciation, analysis, and performance, for self-
development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and diversity, and the
expansion of one’s world vision.

GRADE LEVEL STANDARD

The learner demonstrates understanding of salient features of Western music and
the arts from different historical periods, through appreciation, analysis, and
performance for self-development, the celebration of Filipino cultural identity and
diversity, and the expansion of one’s world vision.

CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding of the characteristic features of the music
of the medieval, the renaissance and the baroque periods.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner performs selected songs from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque
periods.
• Chants
• Madrigals
• Excerpts from Oratorio
• Chorales
• Troubadour
OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

➢ Describe musical elements of given Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque

music.

How to Learn from this Module:

To achieve the objectives cited above, you are to do the following:
• Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
• Follow the directions and/or instructions in the activities and exercises
diligently.
• Answer all the given tests and exercises.
Icons of this Module

What I Need to This part contains learning objectives that

Know are set for you to learn as you go along the
module.

What I know This is an assessment as to your level of

knowledge to the subject matter at hand,
meant specifically to gauge prior related
knowledge
What’s In This part connects previous lesson with that
of the current one.

What’s New An introduction of the new lesson through

various activities, before it will be presented
to you

What is It These are discussions of the activities as a

way to deepen your discovery and under-
standing of the concept.

What’s More These are follow-up activities that are in-

tended for you to practice further in order to
master the competencies.

What I Have Activities designed to process what you

Learned have learned from the lesson

What I can do These are tasks that are designed to show-

case your skills and knowledge gained, and
applied into real-life concerns and situations.

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 What I Know
PRE-TEST
To assess what you know about the musical elements during the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque Periods, answer the following activities.

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

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

_____ 2. ORATORIO B. A cappella and frequently in 3 to 6 voices

_____ 3. CHORALE C. Solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

_____ 4. MASS D. Concertino and Tutti

_____ 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 themes

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

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 Musical Elements of Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque
Lesson Periods
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What’s In
In the previous two modules, you have listened perceptively to select
Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music and came across with the musical
and performance practice of each period. In this module, you will learn the musical elements
of given Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music and be able to identify and describe
them.

What’s New

ACTIVITY 1. “CROSSWORD PUZZLE”

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 What Is It
MEDIEVAL 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 2. “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 about 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?
ACTIVITY 3. “CAN YOU FILL ME IN?” – LISTENING ACTIVITY
Instructions: Listen perceptively to the sample music on the link, identify the title,
composer and the period or era it represents and complete the table below.

SONG # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ydX12STA9s
TITLE: ________________________________________________
COMPOSER: ___________________________________________
PERIOD or ERA: _________________________________________

Encircle your answer in the table below.

ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

LANGUAGE LATIN GREEK ENGLISH

FORM VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

TEXT-SETTING SYLLABIC NEUMATIC MELISMATIC

TEXTURE MONOPHONIC HOMOPHONIC POLYPHONIC

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 What I Have Learned

ACTIVITY 4. “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

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 PERIOD BAROQUE PERIOD

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 5. “MINI SERIES” (Group Activity)

Instructions: The class will be divided into three groups. They will create a Mini Series or
Short Film of what they learned from this module. Episode 1 should showcase and describe
the characteristics and musical elements of Medieval period. Episode 2 is for Renaissance
and Episode 3 is for Baroque periods respectively. Each episode should only be one to two
minutes. They may use any video-editing apps online and will just send their Output via
Facebook or Instagram. They will be given one week to brainstorm, plan and create their
Mini Series. The group’s output will be judged on the following criteria below:

1. CONTENT and STORY (50%)

Topic and – How many different dance elements and how characters and
personality put into the performance.
Transitions, Cleanness and Execution – smooth, synchronized and flawless
execution.
2. PERFORMANCE and CREATIVITY (30%)
Difficulty, Musicality, Dynamics, Originality and Artistic Choices
3. PRESENTATION (20%)
Overall Impact (cinematography, sound and video editing)
TOTAL: 100

Summary
This module aims to develop the listening abilities and critical thinking skills of
the learners through various activities which aid in achieving the competency of the
week which is to describe the musical elements of given Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque music.

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 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

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

_____ 2. ORATORIO B. A cappella and frequently in 3 to 6 voices

_____ 3. CHORALE C. Solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

_____ 4. MASS D. Concertino and Tutti

_____ 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 themes

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

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 Key to Answers

PRE-TEST / POST TEST

PART I. “MATCH ME UP” PART II. “MULTIPLE CHOICE”
1. B 6. B
2. F 7. C
3. E 8. C
4. G 9. D
5. D 10. B

ACTIVITY 1. “CROSSWORD PUZZLE”

ACTIVITY 3. “CAN YOU FILL ME IN?”

SONG # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ydX12STA9s
TITLE: Fire, Fire, My Heart
COMPOSER: Thomas Morley
PERIOD or ERA: Renaissance Period

Encircle your answer in the chart below.

ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

LANGUAGE LATIN GREEK ENGLISH

FORM VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

TEXT- SYLLABIC NEUMATIC MELISMATIC

SETTING

TEXTURE MONOPHONIC HOMOPHONIC POLYPHONIC

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SONG # 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhRa3REdozw
TITLE: Fugue In G Minor
COMPOSER: Johann Sebastian Bach
PERIOD or ERA: Baroque Period

Encircle your answer in the chart below.

ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

STYLE CHORALE FUGUE ORATORIO

FORM VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

TEXTURE MONOPHONIC HOMOPHONIC POLYPHONIC

SONG # 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usfiAsWR4qU
TITLE: Hallelujah Chorus
COMPOSER: George Friedrich Handel
PERIOD or ERA: Baroque Period

Encircle your answer in the chart below.

ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

FORM VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

STYLE ORATORIO CONCERTO FUGUE

TEXTURE MONOPHONIC HOMOPHONIC POLYPHONIC

SONG # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ydX12STA9s
TITLE: Leu Jeu De Robin et de Marion
COMPOSER: Adam De La Halle
PERIOD or ERA: Medieval Period
Encircle your answer in the chart below.
ELEMENTS DESCRIPTION

LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH LATIN

FORM VOCAL INSTRUMENTAL

TEXT- GREGORIAN TROUBADOUR MADRIGAL

SETTING CHANT MUSIC

TEXTURE MONOPHONIC HOMOPHONIC POLYPHONIC

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ACTIVITY 4. “TABLE OF CONTENTS”

MEDIEVAL RENAISSANCE BAROQUE

PERIOD PERIOD PERIOD

MONOPHONIC MASS FUGUE

LATIN MADRIGAL ORATORIO

LITURGY

NEUME MOSTLY CONCERTO

NOTATION POLYPHONIC GROSSO

TROUBADOUR IMITATION CHORALE

MUSIC AMONG
VOICES

WRITTEN IN SYLLABIC / DYNAMIC

FRENCH NEUMATIC / CONTRAST
LANGUAGE MELISMATIC

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