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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Claire de Lune: A 20th Century
Music
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Quarter 1– Module 1: Claire de Lune: A 20th Century Music
First Edition, 2020

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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Claire de Lune: A 20th Century
Music
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to
use this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress
while allowing them to manage their own learning at home.
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they do the tasks included in the module.

For the learner:

As a learner, you must learn to become responsible of your own
learning. Take time to read, understand, and perform the different
activities in the module.
As you go through the different activities of this module be
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1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
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exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer Let Us Try before moving on to the other
activities.
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your answers.
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If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always
bear in mind that you are not alone. We hope that through this material,
you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding
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 Let Us Learn!

For this module, you will describe distinctive musical elements of given
pieces in 20th century styles; MU10TC-Ia-h-2 Specifically, this module seeks
to describe the following:
1. distinctive musical elements of Claire de Lune;
2. importance to the musical style of Claire de lune to oneself.

Are you ready? Now, let us start learning about this module. See you
and good luck!

Let Us Try
Connect The Dots

Instruction: Match column A with B. Try to identify the terms in column as

to what element of music it belongs. Write your answer in the blank provided.

Column A Column

___ 1. Andante a. dynamics

___ 2. Db b. melody

___ 3. Pianissimo c. tempo

___ 4. 98 time signature d. pitch

___ 5. ABA form e. key signature

___ 6. High pitch f. rhythm

Guide Questions:
1. What are the elements of music mentioned on the previous activity?
a. __________________ d. __________________
b. __________________ e. __________________
c. __________________ f. __________________

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 2. How do you think these elements play in any song?
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Let Us Study
Claire De Lune

Claire de lune is the most famous composition of Claude Debussy. That

time it was a very difficult composition. It is actually part of a suite entitled
“Suite bergamasque” in 1905 and thus, making it a standout piece during
that time. The piece is part of the third movement out of the four suite.

Claire de Lune Analyzed

1. Form - the arrangement of musical units of rhythm, melody, and or/
harmony that show repetition or variation, the arrangement of the
instruments or the way a symphonic piece is orchestrated", among other
factors (Wikipedia, 2020). It could be identified as A, AB, ABC, ABA form
2. Dynamics - Dynamics refers to the volume of a sound or note. The term
is also applied to the written or printed musical notation used to indicate
dynamics. (Lumen, n. d.). It could be seen as p (soft), pp (very soft), ppp
(very, very soft), f (loud), ff (very loud), fff (very, very loud).
3. Pitch - in music, position of a single sound in the complete range of
sound. Sounds are higher or lower in pitch according to
the frequency of vibration of the sound waves producing them (Rogers,
2020)
4. Tempo - the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by
one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often
by an exact metronome marking (Merriam Webster, 2020)

Let’s Answer

1. What specific characteristic you usually observe when listening a

music?
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 Let Us Practice
Activity: Tell Me More
Direction: Below is an excerpt of the song “Claire de Lune”. Based on this
illustration, describe how does the song is expected to sound by putting the
signs or elements in the blank below.

An Excerpt to the Piece “Claude de Lune”

Let Us Practice More

Instruction: Describe the following elements of the music heard.

Answer:

1. Form: ____________________________________________________________

2. Dynamics: _______________________________________________________

3. Pitch: ____________________________________________________________

4. Tempo: __________________________________________________________

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 Let Us Remember

Claire de Lune can be plainly described as a piece with a ternary form,

at a moderately slow tempo and in very soft dynamics, high in pitch, and
under the key signature of Db major. Claire de Lune is an example of
impressionistic music which plays an important role to an individual. If you
are listening to this music, it is as if you are putting your mind at peace since
the music suggests a light mood.

Let Us Assess

A. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. Which of the following best describes the form of Claire de Lune?
a. ABB form c. ABA form
b. AAB form d. ABC form

2. Claire de Lune a pianissimo dynamics. This means ________.

a. Played in a getting softer c. medium soft
b. Soft d. very soft

3. What is the quality of the sound of the piece “Claire de Lune”?

a. Low in pitch c. high in pitch
b. moderately high d. moderately low

4. Describe the movement of the piece.

a. moderately slow c. moderately fast
b. very fast d. very slow

5. Based on the elements you have identified and described, what can you
say about the song. Describe your answer in the space provided
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Criteria Points
Content 3 points
Organization of Words 3 points
Grammar 2 points
Accuracy 2 points

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B. Give your own analysis on the music “Claire de Lune”. Write in 2-3
sentences. (5 points)
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Let Us Enhance

Direction: Complete the statement below. You may write 2-3 sentences in
analyzing the given piece.

Based on the activity above, “Claire de Lune” is _____________________

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.

Also, while listening to it _________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.

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 Let Us Reflect

For decades of study and research, until now, music is an indefinable,

indescribable phenomenon according to Gurney as cited by Fisher in 1929.
Clearly that music may change from time to time depending on the events
and aspirations of its contemporary period.

This lesson we will try to describe the music of the time of the 20th
century. During this period, there was a lager variety of music that people
were oriented. People basically listened to music at live Classical music
concerts or by individuals performing music or singing songs on a
recreational basis at home before the introduction of technology started.

For the people to access in musical performances, they need purchase

recordings, listen on radio to recordings or live broadcasts of a huge variety
of songs and musical pieces. Through these, wider range of the population to
listen to performances in theater and operas that they would not be able to
hear live, either due to not being able to afford live-concert tickets.

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 Answer Key

and period it belongs.

any song whatever genre
ingredients in making
are important
2. The elements of music

Pitch
Melody complicated.
Pitch 6. Rhythm calmly atmosphere yet
Melody 5. Dynamics The suggest a very 5.
Rhythm 4. Key Signature Andante 4.
Dynamics 3. 1. Tempo High 3.
Key Signature 2. Pianissimo 2.
Tempo 1. Guide Question ABA 1.

Let Us Try Let Us Try Let Us Assess

References

Fisher, WA. 1929. What is music?

https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/738326.pdf

Lumen. (n. d.). Dynamics and Dynamics Changes. Retrieved from

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/musicappreciation_with_theory/chapte
r/dynamics-and-dynamics-changes/ on May 14, 2020.

Meriam Webster. (2020). Tempo. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-

webster.com/dictionary/tempo on May 14, 2020.

Rogers, K. (2020). Pitch. Retrieved from

https://www.britannica.com/art/pitch-music on May 14, 2020.

Wikipedia. (2020). Musical Form. Retrieved from

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_form on May 14, 2020.

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