SECOND QUARTER-MUSIC 9

WEEK Most Essential Learning Competency:

1  Explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of
composers/performers, and audience) during Classical Period
(MU9CL-IIa-f-3)
Objectives:
1. Name the composer of the Music of the Classical Period
2. Identify the compositions of each composer
3. Apply the concept learn in the compositions of the Classical Music

Music of the Classical Period

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The initial three periods of Western Music History are named Medieval
Renaissance, and Baroque. Every period has its particular trademark,
historical, and cultural backgrounds.
That three era witnessed the creation of a number of musical genres
which would maintain a hold on composition for years to come, yet it was
the Classical period which saw the introduction of a form which has
dominated instrumental composition to the present day: sonata form. With
it came the development of the modern concerto, symphony, sonata, trio
and quartet to a new peak of structural and expressive refinement.
The classical age was sown by lots of composers whose names are
now forgotten such as Schubert and Honnauer (both Germans largely active
in Paris), as well as more historically respected names, including Gluck,
Boccherini and at least three of Johann Sebastian Bach's sons: Carl Phillip
Emmanuel, Wilhelm Friedmann and Johann Christian (the so-called
'London' Bach). They were representative of a period which is variously
described as rococo or galante, the former implying a gradual move away
from the artifice of the High Baroque, the latter an entirely novel style based
on symmetry and sensibility, which came to dominate the music of the latter
half of the 18th century through two composers of extraordinary
significance: Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Classical music has a lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music and
is less complex. It is mainly homophonic, using a clear melody line over a
subordinate chordal accompaniment.

D The Life and Works of Classical Composers

The Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809) was one
of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style of
music during the 18th century. He helped establish the forms and styles for
the string quartet and symphony. Haydn was a prolific composer, and some
of his most well-known works are Symphony No. 92 in G Major, Emperor
Quartet, and Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major. His compositions are often
characterized as light, witty, and elegant. The
movie hit “Bird Box” features his composition
Piano Sonata No. 47 in B Minor.
Haydn had a hard childhood: at six years old he
had to work as a boy singer in a choir and after
his voice broke he had to earn his money by
playing dance music and serving as a butler.
Becoming famous for his compositions Haydn
was employed as "Kapellmeister" by Fuerst
Esterhazy in Eisenstadt in 1761. For thirty
years he served him and composed his pieces
for the pleasure of the aristocrats; his
musicians used to call him "Papa Haydn" as he
was caring for them and was socially engaged.
After the death of Esterhazy, Haydn moved to
Vienna leaving it only twice for London where he composed his "London
symphonies".
An Austrian composer of the Classical
period, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 –
1791) is widely recognized as one of the
greatest composers of Western music. He is
the only composer to write and excel in all of
the musical genres of his time. Rumored to
have had the ability to play music at age
three and to write music at age five, Mozart
began his career as a child prodigy. Notable
compositions include The Marriage of Figaro,
Elvira Madigan, and Clarinet Quintet in A
Major, K 581.
Mozart was already playing violin and
harpsichord at the age of five. At six, he was
recognized as an exceptional pianist and
composing excellent music at the age of
seven. At the age of thirteen, he had written
sonatas, concertos, symphonies, religious works and operas. He was known
and experimented in all kinds of music and composed hundreds.
Unfortunately, due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in poverty. He
died young and was buried in an unknown
grave.
The German composer and pianist
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827) is
widely regarded as the greatest composer who
ever lived. He started learning piano around age
4, taught by his father. He had a natural gift,
and got good quickly. He expanded the
Classical traditions of Joseph Haydn, one of his
teachers, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
experimented with personal expression, a
characteristic that influenced the Romantic
composers who succeeded him.
His life and career were marked by
progressive deafness, yet the malady did not
prevent him from composing some of his most important works during the
last 10 years of his life when he was nearly unable to hear. Widening the
scope of sonata, symphony, concerto, and quartet, Beethoven’s notable
works include Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, Symphony No. 5 in C
Minor, Op. 67, Moonlight Sonata, and Für Elise.
The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67,
was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known
compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played
symphonies, and it is widely considered one of the cornerstones of western
music. It is being played in cartoon movies like Tom and Jerry.

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Learning Task 1: Reflection Questions.

Express your thoughts, ideas and knowledge taken from our lessons
by writing an essay.
1. Narrate what you learn on our lesson?
2. What is the importance of learning classical music?
3. How does it help every individual in their daily living and despite of
the pandemic we are facing today?

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Learning Task 2: Identify the term being described. Write the letter of
your choice in the space provided.

_____1. A large instrumental ensemble typical of classical music,

which combines instruments from strings, winds and percussions.
a. Orchestra b. Concerto c. Opera
_____2. Musical texture of a Classical Era music with simpler melodies
supported by subordinate harmonies and more significant uses of
chords.
a. Monophonic b. Polyphonic c. Homophonic
_____3. Considered as the “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of
the String Quartet”.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
_____4. Which composers introduce Symphony No. 3 which was
written in honour of Napoleon and is regularly voted the greatest
symphony of all time.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
_____5. He was a philosopher whose language was music, a pure
product of the Enlightenment who believed the world could be healed
through its power.
a. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791)
b. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 – 1809)
c. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 – 1827)
 SECOND QUARTER-MUSIC 9
WEEK Most Essential Learning Competency:
2  Describes musical elements of given Classical period pieces
(MU9CL-IIa-f-1)
Objectives:
1. Enumerate the music genre of the Classical Period
2. Distinguish each genre from the other
3. Apply the knowledge learn on the different genre of Music of the
Classical Period

Vocal and Instrumental Music of the

I Classical Period

In this module, you may learn the authentic and foundation of the
Classical period. Within the history of Western music, the term Classical
alludes to the period from 1750-1820. Amid this time, there were
noteworthy changes in melodic shapes and fashion recognizing the music
from those of the past period Modern music shapes risen such as sonata,
concerto and ensemble.

The improvement of the Sonata shape driven to more large-scale works and
other long instrumental compositions such as ensembles concerts and
suggestions.

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SONATA
A multi-movement work for solo instrument, Sonata came from the
word “Sonare” which means to make a sound. This term is applied to a
variety of works for a solo instrument such as keyboard or violin.
Movements: 1st Movement: Allegro – fast movement, 2nd Movement: Slow
tempo: (Andante, Largo, etc.), mostly lyrical and emotional. 3rd Movement:
Minuet: It is in three-four time and in a moderate or fast tempo.

SONATA ALLEGRO FORM

The most important form that developed during the classical era
consists of 3 distinct sections: Exposition, Development and Recapitulation.
1. Exposition - the first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces
the theme
2. Development is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form wherein themes
are being developed
3. Recapitulation - repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening
exposition

CONCERTO
Concerto is a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental
soloist and orchestra. It is a classical form of music intended primarily to
emphasize the individuality of the solo instrument and to exhibit the
virtuosity and interpretative abilities of the performer. The solo instruments
in classical concertos include violin, cello, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn
and piano. A concerto has three movements: fast, slow, and fast.
3 movements:
1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form with expositions of the orchestra
and then by the soloist.
2nd Movement: Slow: Has more ornamentation than the First movement.
3rd Movement: Fast: Finale: usually in a form of rondo, resembling the last
movement of the symphony and usually a short cadenza is used.

SYMPHONY
A multi-movement work for orchestra, the symphony is derived from
the word “Sinfonia” which literally means “a harmonious sounding
together”. It is a classical music for the whole orchestra, generally in four
movements.
4 movements of the symphony:
1st Movement: Fast: Sonata-allegro form
2nd Movement: Slow: gentle, lyrical – typical ABA form or theme and
variation
3rd Movement: Medium/Fast: uses a dance form (Minuet or scherzo)
4th Movement: Fast: typically Rondo or Sonata form

CLASSICAL OPERA
Opera is a drama set to music where singers and musicians perform
in a theatrical setting. The two distinct styles of opera, Opera Seria and
Opera Buffa, were developed during the Classical Period. The Opera Seria
(serious opera) usually implies heroic or tragic drama that employs
mythological characters, which was inherited from the Baroque period.
“Idomeneo” by Mozart is an example of Opera Seria. The Opera Buffa (comic
opera) from Italy made use of everyday characters and situations, and
typically employed spoken dialogues, lengthy arias and was spiced with
sight gags, naughty humor and social satire. “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Don
Giovanni”, and “The Magic Flute” are examples of popular Opera Buffa by
Mozart.

E Learning Task 1: Puzzle Me!

Find the words and describe it in your own understanding about the
Classical period and write it on your answer sheet.
A C L A S S I C A L E S E C
S K R T I O W Y F E L F S O
R E C A P I T U L A T I O N
N L T N E M P O L G P C L C
E F D O H K A J S S O M O E
M G V S N E A O D I D P I R
P J B S Y M P H O N Y O S T
O M Q H V G D L H F B L T O
L O A L C N N P L O M E O A
E X P O S I T I O N H V P T
V A I M O K I E O I D E L E
E O R C H E S T R A A D M L
D E V E L O P M E N T O G O
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Learning Task 2: Let’s Listen and Reflect!
Procedure:
1. Let the students listen to each selected music from the Classical period.
The following link may be used for the listening activity:
L.V. Beethoven Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major op. 15
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfUcQQbwsE
L.V. Beethoven Symphony No. 9, Op.125, d minor “Choral”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6E3xem_c2w
L.V. Beethoven Piano Sonata no. 14 in c sharp minor (Moonlight) 1 st
mov. Op.27 no 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmVCcF42f-0
2. Let them describe each musical piece.
3. In the chart below, put a check in the box of the corresponding vocal and
instrumental music of Classical period.

Title of the composition Vocal and Instrumental Music

Sonata Sonata Concerto Symphony
Allegro
Form
L.V. Beethoven Piano
Concerto no. 1 in C
major op. 15
L.V. Beethoven Symphony
No. 9, Op.125, d minor
“Choral”
L.V. Beethoven Piano
Sonata no. 14 in c sharp
minor (Moonlight) 1st mov.
Op.27 no 2
 SECOND QUARTER-MUSIC 9
WEEK Most Essential Learning Competency:
3  Relates Classical music to other art forms and its history within the
era (MU9CL-IIa-f-2);
Objectives:
4. Name the composer of the Music of the Classical Period
5. Identify the compositions of each composer
6. Apply the concept learn in the compositions of the Classical Music

Music of Classical Period

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Direction: Match column A with column B. Choose your answer in column
B that corresponds to the pictures in Column A. Write your answer on the
blank before each number.

A B

a. Franz Joseph Hayden

_____ 1.

b. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

_____ 2.

c. Ludwig Van Beethoven

______ 3.

REFLECTION:
1. Describe the 3 composers of classical period.
2. Among the 3 composers, who do you like the most? Why?
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Composers of the Classical Music
Franz Joseph Hayden (1732-1809)
He is one of the foremost unmistakable composers of the Classical
Period. His life depicts as a “rags-to-riches” story. He came from a destitute
family and his music driven to rise in social status. He was enlisted by
wealthy supporters and executive for the Esterhazy family for 30years.
His music reflects his character and identity: basically calm, adjusted,
genuine but with touches of humor. He was able to compose over 100
symphonies and created them into long shapes for expansive ensemble. He
was named, “Father of the Symphony” in spite of the fact that he exceeded
expectations in each music sort of the period. Most of his ensembles have
nicknames such as the “Surprise Symphony”, “The Clock”, and “The
Military”. He moreover composed chamber piano music and choral works.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
He is a child wonder and the foremost astonishing virtuoso in melodic
history. At age five, he was as of now playing the violin and the harpsichord;
at six, he was recognized as an extraordinary piano player, and at seven, he
was as of now composing fabulous music. At age thirteen, he had composed
sonatas, concertos, ensembles, devout works, and musical dramas and
operettas.
He tested in all sorts of music and composed over 700 works.
Shockingly, due to fumbled funds he lived his life in destitution, kicked the
bucket youthful, and was buried in an obscure grave. He composed brilliant
concertos, symphonies, and operas such as “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786),
“Don Giovanni” (1789), and “The Magic Flute “which became popular.

Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827)

He was born in Bonn, Germany to a family of perform 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 skilled piano player and composer.
His celebrated compositions incorporate 32 piano sonatas, 21 set of
variations, 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 16 string quartets, and
choral music.

His works include the “Missa Solemnis” (1818-1832) and opera

“Fidelio” (1805). He began to go deaf in 1796 but this did not ended up an
obstacle. He proceeded composing through the assistance of a partner and
hearing contraption. A few of his popular compositions were made when he
was deaf.

Learning Task 1: INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: NEWSCASTING

Procedure:
1. Each student will choose a composer of Classical period.
2. They are going to newscast the life of the composer in a creative way.
3. Perform it in front of their family member and have them grade your
performance using the criteria given.
Criteria
Delivery-------------------------15%
Pronunciation/diction--------20%
Voice Quality------------------15%
Total---------------------------50%

Reflection Questions:

1. What are the great qualities of the composer that inspire you?
2. Why you choose to newscast the life of the composer?

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Learning Task 2: MUSIC CHART
Fill in the chart below with information about the composer of classical
period.
COMPOSER
1.
3 FACTS ABOUT THE 2.
COMPOSER 3.

1.
COMPOSITIONS TITLE 2.
3.

COMPOSER
1.
3 FACTS ABOUT THE 2.
COMPOSER 3.

1.
COMPOSITIONS TITLE 2.
3.

COMPOSER
1.
3 FACTS ABOUT THE 2.
COMPOSER 3.

1.
COMPOSITIONS TITLE 2.
3.