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MUSIC
Quarter 2 - Module 1
(Week 1)
Elements of Music in the
Classical Period
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Music
Quarter 2 - Module 1

Elements of Music in the

Classical Period
Music – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Elements of Music in the Classical Period
First Edition, 2020

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Music 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module 1 on Elements of

Music in the Classical Period!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master
the musical elements of the Classical period. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard
sequence of the course.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

➢ Describe musical elements of given Classical period pieces.
(MELC, week 1, MU9CL-IIa-f-1)
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the musical elements in the music of the Classical period; and
2. Listen perceptively to selected music in the Classical period and specify
distinct elements used.

What I Know

Activity 1: WORD MAZE

➢ Pick at least 5 words from the maze that relate to the classical period. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.
 Lesson
Elements of Music in the
1 Classical Period

In this module, you will learn the historical and cultural background and the musical
elements of the Classical Era. In the history of Western music, the term classical
refers to the period from 1750-1820. During this time, there were significant changes
in musical forms and style distinguishing the music from those of the previous era.

What’s In

Activity 2: Let’s listen to the selected music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by using
the link below.

➢ Piano Sonata No.11 in A Major K331 (“Rondo”) 3rd movement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6X4nTtBPA

Reflection:

▪ Are you familiar of the music that you have just heard?
▪ Can you say something about its melody (direction, range, register, phrases)?
▪ Have you known of a cartoon show/movie where this music is used as
background? Can you name it?
 What’s New

Activity 3: Copy and answer the questions that follow:

1. What do you know about Classical era?

2. Write down what you want to know at the end of this module:
▪ I would like to know about ________________________________
▪ I would like to understand ________________________________
▪ I would like to perform ___________________________________
(5 points)

What is It

READINGS
The Classical Era is also called “Age of Reason” or “Age of Enlightenment” because
reason and individualism rather than tradition is emphasized in this period. The
cultural life was dominated by the aristocracy, as patrons of musicians and artists
generally influenced the arts. Significant changes in musical forms and styles were
made. New music forms emerged such as sonata, concerto, and symphony.
The term classical denotes conformity with the principles and characteristics of
ancient Greek and Roman literature and art which were formal, elegant, simple,
freed and dignified. The same characteristics may also describe the melodies of
classical music. Harmony and texture is homophonic in general. The dynamics of
loud and soft was clearly shown through the extensive use of crescendo (increasing
volume) and diminuendo (decreasing volume). A style of broken chord
accompaniment called Alberti Bass was frequently used or practiced. This is a style
where the notes/chords are presented in the order like: lowest note-highest note-
middle note-highest note then repeats the pattern to create a smooth, sustained,
flowing sound.
The music of the Classical era has a lighter or thinner and clearer texture. The
melody is simple and easy to remember. There is extensive use of dynamics;
phrases are very regular and of the same length.
The three greatest and most popular composers of the period were: Franz Joseph
Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig Van Beethoven.
 What’s More

Activity 4: CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

Identify the term being described. Write your response on your answer sheet.

1. What is the general texture of Classical music?

2. The musical period where it is known as “The Age of Reason”.
3. This is a style where the notes/chords are presented in the order like: lowest
note-highest note-middle note-highest note then repeats the pattern to create
a smooth, sustained, flowing sound.
4. Volume is gradually increasing or becoming louder.
5. Volume is gradually decreasing or becoming softer.

(5 points)

What I Have Learned

Activity 5: Copy the template in your answer sheet. Write in the box, the element
of music that you learned in this module.

(5 points)
 What I Can Do

Activity 6: LISTEN TO THE CLASSIC!

➢ Listen to the music selection from Ludwig Van Beethoven, using the link (you
can choose one) herein.
▪ Symphony No.9, Op.125, D Minor “Choral” Symphony No.9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8SQRIKntE (instrumental)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFX8S9aAgvw (vocal version)

➢ Copy and answer the table below.

➢ After listening, identify which describes the musical element that applies to the
song/composition you have heard by putting a check mark (/) on it.

MELODY TEMPO DYNAMICS TEXTURE

Simple/Tuneful

TITLE

Homophonic
Monophonic
Mostly Loud

Polyphonic
Mostly Soft
Moderate
Complex

Slow

Fast

OF THE

COMPOSITION

Symphony No.9,
Op.125, D Minor
“Choral” Symphony
No.9

(5 points)
 Assessment

Activity 7: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. It is called the “Age of Enlightenment”
A. Baroque period B. Classical era C. Medieval period
2. Which describes the texture and harmony of the Classical music?
A. Monophonic B. Homophonic C. Polyphonic
3. The following are the greatest and most popular composers of the Classical
period except
A. Franz Joseph Haydn B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart C. Thomas Morley
4. The melody of the Classical music is simple and easy to remember.
A. True B. False C. Maybe
5. The element of loud and soft was evident through the extensive use of
crescendo and diminuendo. Which musical element is referred to this
statement?
A. Melody B. Texture C. Dynamics
6. Which does not belong to the group?
A. Color B. Melody C. Texture
7. Melody can be ____________ .
A. tuneful or simple B. complex C. smooth
8. Monophonic, polyphonic or homophonic is an element called _________ .
A. shape B. line C. texture
9. Fast, slow, or __________ describes a tempo.
A. moderate B. shake C. melismatic
10. What is known as a style of broken chord accompaniment which was
frequently used or practiced?
A. Alberti Bass B. Medium Bass C. Super Bass

(10 points)
 Additional Activities

Activity 8: Copy the table in your answer sheet and state a word or phrase that
describes about the musical element.

MUSICAL ELEMENT DESCRIPTION

➢ Melody
➢ Tempo
➢ Dynamics
➢ Texture

(4+1pt bonus = 5 points)

 Assessment:
Additional Activites:
1. B
What I Can Do:
1.Melody – simple/easy to 2. B
remember
3. C Preferred music is VOCAL:
4. A
2. Tempo – speed/slowness/ 1.Melody –
5. C
Simple/Tuneful
6. A
fastness
7. A or B 2.Tempo – Moderate
3. Dynamics –loudness/softness 8. C
3. Dynamics – Mostly soft
9. A
4. Texture - homophonic
10. A 4. Texture – Homophonic
What I Have Learned:
What I Know
1.Dynamics What’s More:
-Opera Buffa
2. Texture 1.Homophonic
- Alberti Bass
3. Melody 2. Classical - Beethoven
- Sonata
4. Tempo 3. Alberti Bass - Opera Seria
- Mozart
NOTE: CAN BE INTERCHANGED 4. Crescendo
- Concerto
5. Diminuendo - Homophonic
- Haydn
- Symphony
NOTE: CAN BE
INTERCHANGED
Answer Key
References
DepEd - Music and Arts 9 Learner’s Material
www. Google.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx6X4nTtBPA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v8SQRIKntE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFX8S9aAgvw

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberti_bass#:~:text=Alberti%20bass%20is%20a%20particular,a
nd%20sometimes%20the%20Romant

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