LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

MAPEH 9 (MUSIC), Quarter 3, Lesson 1

MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD

INTRODUCTION

In this lesson, you will learn the different Romantic instrumental music
which includes Piano and Program music. The most reflected music during
this era is about Nationalism. The Romantic period flourished during 1820-
1910, where the composers were inspired by romantic love. Many composers
and artists in this era believed in letting their imagination and passion be
seen through their works. Some of the famous composers during this time are
Niccolo Paganini, Hector Berlioz, Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Camille Saint-
Saëns, Robert Schumann and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

As it progressed, music of the Romantic period became popular because

of the creativity and variety of sound used by the different composers which
is more appealing to the audience.

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

 Describes musical elements of given Romantic Period pieces. (MU9RO-

IIIa-2)
 Explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of
composers/performers, and audience) during Romantic Period.
(MU9RO-IIIb-h-3)
 Relates Romantic music to other art forms and its history within the
era. (MU9RO-IIIc-h-7)

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. narrate the life and works of Romantic composers;
2. relate Romantic period music to its historical and cultural
background;
3. explain the performance practice during the Romantic period; and
4. describe musical elements of given Romantic period pieces.

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Direction: Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
your answer on your answer sheet

1. Which of the following names is not included in program music

composers?
A. Camille Saint-Saens
B. Franz Liszt
C. Hector Berlioz
D. Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky

2. Who is this composer known as “Poet of the Piano”?

A. Camille Saint-Saens
B. Frederic Chopin
C. Niccolo Paganini
D. Robert Schumann

3. Who is the composer of “Symphony Fantastique”?

A. Camille Saint-Saens
B. Frederic Chopin
C. Hector Berlioz
D. Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky

4. Which of the following is not a composition of Tchaikovsky?

A. La Campanella
B. The nutcracker
C. Sleeping Beauty
D. Romeo and Juliet

5. Which composer creates elegant music, neat, clean, polished and never
excessive?
A. Camille Saint-Saens
B. Franz Liszt
C. Frederic Chopin
D. Robert Schumann

This lesson is designed to help you describe the characteristics of

musical qualities, composers, and compositions.

What characterizes Romantic Period music? How did it evolve?

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 MUSIC OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD 1820-1920

Romantic period is described as a cultural movement that stressed

emotion, imagination, individualism and freedom of expression. The
compositions in this period are more passionate and expressive.

The Romantic Instrumental Music is Piano music which is a free form

such as fantasy, rhapsody, ballad and nocturne, and Program music which
was expressed in tone poems and Symphony Fantastique.

Music was used to tell stories and express ideas. Most of the composers
were proud of their country’s music and often use folk songs in their works.

COMPOSERS OF THE ROMANTIC PERIOD

Who is the famous composer of violin and stringed music?

Niccolo Paganini is the famous composer of violin

and strings music. He was born in October 27, 1782
in Genoa, Italy. At the age of 5, he started playing
mandolin and transferred his training to the violin at
the age of 7. Paganini became the most famous violin
virtuoso in the world.
https://www.famouscomposers.net/?s=Niccolo+Paganini

Some Works of Niccolo Paganini:

 “La Campanella”
 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1
 Concerto No. 1 in Eb , Op. 6
 15 Quartets for Guitar and Strings Trio
 The Carnival of Venice

Listen to Paganini’s popular composition “La Campanella”.

Copy or click the link below, if you have access to the internet. If not,
you can contact your teacher to help you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2MFBz4S_g

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 THESE ARE THE FAMOUS COMPOSERS OF PIANO MUSIC

1. FREDERIC CHOPIN – He was born on March 1,

1810 in Zelazowa, Poland. Chopin was known as
the “Poet of the Piano” and considered as world
renowned pianist and composer. At the age of 4
he began playing piano and at the age of 7 he
composed Polonaise.
www.nytimes.com

Piano works of Frederic Chopin

 BALLADE- A verse form usually consisting of three stanzas of eight or ten
lines each along with a brief envoy, with all three stanzas and the envoy
ending in the same one-line refrain.

 ETUDE – Apiece composed for the development of a specific point of

technique.

 MAZURKA- A Polish dance resembling the polka, frequently adopted as a

ballet form usually in triple time signature. Listen to Paganini’s popular
composition “La Campanella”.

 NOCTURNE - An instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood,

especially one for the piano

 POLONAISE - A stately, march like Polish dance, primarily a promenade

by couples.

 PRELUDE - An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more

important one.

 WALTZ - A piece of music for this dance.

 IMPROMTU - A short composition, especially for the piano, performed in

an offhand or extemporized style.

 SCHERZO - a musical movement of playful character, typically in aba form.

 SONATA - composition for one or more solo instruments, one of which is

usually a keyboard instrument, usually consisting of three or four
independent movements varying in key, mood, and tempo.

Listen to Chopin’s famous “Nocturne”.

Copy or click the link below, if you have access to the internet. If not, you can
contact your teacher to help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p29JUpsOSTE

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 2. FRANZ LISZT – He was born on October 22,
1811 in the village of Doborjan. He was known
as the virtuoso pianist and composer and the
busiest musicians during the romantic era.
His piano compositions include works such as
piano Sonata in B minor, and two piano
concertos.

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Some of Liszt’s Piano works:

 La Campanella

 Liebestraume No. 3

 Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies" were originally written for solo piano,

but many were arranged for orchestra or other combinations of
instruments. The Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 is the most popular and
was the basis for the Tom & Jerry cartoon called the Cat Concerto.

 Un Sospiro

 Sonata in B Minor

 Arrangements of the 9 Beethoven Symphonies

 Transcriptions of Lieder by Schubert Orchestral Composition

 Symphonic Poems (Hamlet, Les Preludes)

Orchestral Composition

 Symphonic Poems (Hamlet, Les Preludes)

Listen to Liszt’s famous “Liebestraume No. 3”. Copy or click the link below,
if you have access to the internet. If not, you can contact your teacher to
help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBOa-2b4uQQ

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 3. ROBERT SCHUMANN – He was born in
1810 in Zwickau. He was a composer
and music critic. In 1830, Schumann
went to live in Leipzig and soon
developed a problem with his hands,
effectively ending his dreams as a
pianist.
www.wikipedia.org.

Piano Works:

 "Abegg Variations," Opus 1(1830)

 "Davidsbundlertanze" ("Dances of the Band of David"), Opus 6 (1837)

 "Carnaval," Opus 9 (1835) - a portrait of a masked ball attended by his

allies and his beloved Clara "Phantasiestucke," Opus 12 (1837) - a series of
mood pieces Kreisleriana," Opus 16 (1838) - a fantasy on the mad
Kapellmeister

 "Kinderszenen," Opus 15 (1838) - a poetic series of evocations of a child's

world

Listen to Schumann’s composition titled “Carnaval”. Copy or click the link

below, if you have access to the internet. If not, you can contact your teacher
to help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNo2aiKV-a0

THESE ARE THE COMPOSERS OF PROGRAM MUSIC

1. HECTOR BERLIOZ – He is a French romantic

composer born on December 11, 1803. One of his
famous musical compositions is a five movement
symphony called “Symphonie Fantastique”. In this
composition which is also known as “Fantastic
Symphony”, Berlioz showcased the important
features in his composition in creating tone color.
Opera-online.com

Listen to Berlioz’s famous “Symphony Fantastique”. Copy or click the link

below, if you have access to the internet. If not, you can contact your teacher to
help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HgqPpjIH5c

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 2. PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY – He was born
on May 7, 1840 in Votkinsk, Russia and known
for his ballet music. His fame peaked in the last
ten years of his life and later died due to cholera.

en.wikipedia. org

Tchaikovsky’s Famous Compositions:

 Swan Lake
 Sleeping Beauty
 The Nutcracker
 Romeo & Juliet
 1812 Overture
 Symphony No. 2
 Symphony No. 6, “Pathetique”
 Piano Concerto No. 1

Listen to Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”. Copy or click the link below, if you
have access to the internet. If not, you can contact your teacher to help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8J8urC_8Jw

3. CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS - He was born in

Paris on October 9, 1835. He was considered
as a composer who creates elegant music, neat,
clean, polished and never excessive.

Best known music of Camille Saint-Saëns:

 Carnival of the Animals

Edrmartin.com  Danse Macabre and his Symphony No. 3
 The Swan

Listen to Saint-Saens famous composition titled “The Swan”. Copy or click

the link below, if you have access to the internet. If not, you can contact
your teacher to help you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qrKjywjo7Q

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Activity 1 Complete Me!

Instruction: Complete the table below and provide the needed information.
Name of the Composer Romantic Instrumental Famous Composition
Music
1. 2. The Swan

3. 4. Polonaise

5. Violin and String music 6.

7. 8. Symphony Fantastique
Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky 9. 10.

Activity 2 Define Me!!

Instruction: Define the following terms:

1. Nocturne

2. Sonata

3. Prelude

4. Program Music

5. Piano Music

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Activity 3. Answer Me!!
Instruction: Answer the following questions.
1. What did you think is the most challenging among the activities?
Why?_______________________________________________________________

2. What did you enjoy the most among the activities in this lesson? Why?
_____________________________________________________________________

3. If you were given a chance to compose your own Romantic composition,

what would be the emotion that you want to express to your
listeners?Why?
_____________________________________________________________________

4. Describe your mood while listening to romantic music compositions.

_____________________________________________________________________

6. What benefits did you get from studying the topic and answering the
activities? List them down.
_____________________________________________________________________

Direction: Answer the following questions. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
A. Identification
1. He was known as the virtuoso pianist and composer and the busiest musician
during the romantic era. ____________________________

2. It is a piece composed for the development of a specific point of technique.

___________________________

3. He started playing mandolin at the age of 5. __________________________

4. The compositions in this period are more passionate and expressive.

___________________________

5. He developed a problem with his hands, effectively ending his dreams as a

pianist. ___________________________

B. Answer the following:

1. Explain briefly the historical and cultural background of Romantic Music and the
performance practice during this era.
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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Teacher I
MARIA ELENA CANAL BAUL
MT-I/BCNHS
ELMA M. PATAYON
Prepared by
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNo2aiKV-a0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBOa-2b4uQQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p29JUpsOSTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf2MFBz4S_g
Electronic References:
Department of Education (2014) Music Learner’s Material Grade 9 (pp. 64-76).
REFERENCES:
Complete Me!!
1. Camille Saint-Saëns Post Test:
2. Program Music A.
1. Franz Liszt
3. Frederic Chopin 2. Etude
4. Piano Music 3. Niccolo Paganini
5. Niccolo Paganini 4. Romantic Period
6. La campanella/ The 5. Robert Schumann
B.
carnival of 6. Venice/ 24
Answers may vary. Your teacher will
caprices for solo violin/ check and validate your answer.
Concerto No.1/ 15
Quartets for Guitar and
Strings Trio Pre-Test
Activity 2 & 3
7. Hector Berlioz 1. B
8. Program Music Answers may vary. 2. B
9. Program Music Your teacher will 3. C
check and validate 4. A
10. Swan lake/ sleeping beauty/
your answer.
10. The Nutcracker/ Romeo 5. A
and Juliet/ 1812 Overture/