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Quarter 2 Worksheet no. 2.1 Week 1
Music of the Classical Period

Name of Student:
Learning Area-Grade Level: MUSIC 9
Date:

Between roughly 1730 and 1820, the Classical Period was a period of classical
music that spanned the Baroque and Romantic periods. Classical music is less intricate
and has a lighter, crisper texture than Baroque music.

In this Learning Activity Sheet, you will understand the characteristics and features
of Classical Period Music. If you have any questions or difficulties answering the tasks,
you can refer to the attached learning reference material.

At the end of this activity, the students are expected to:

1. describe musical elements of given classical period pieces; (MU9CL-IIa-f-1); and,
2. compare and contrast classical music with other art genres, as well as its
historical context.; (MU9CL-IIa-f-2)

ACTIVITY 1.
Which is Which?
Directions: Compare two classical pieces by listening to these songs entitled” Fur Elise” by
Ludwig Van Beethoven and “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart."
Note: The teacher may provide the music on the agreed social media platform for those
students who do not have an internet connection.

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 1. What did you feel while listening to the music? What emotions were evoked/
expressed in the composition?
2. Which style do you prefer? Why?
3. What are the similarities/ differences?
4. How will you describe the characteristics of the two compositions?

ACTIVITY 2.
Choose Me!
Directions: Choose three (3) words each that best describe Rhythm & Dynamic elements.
One of the two elements present in the previous pieces is that you have listened to from
activity 1.

MONOPHONIC BEAT
HOMOPHONIC TEMPO
DECRESCENDO RANGE
CRESCENDO METER
PITCH FORTE
POLYPHONIC VIBRATO

Activity 3.
Music & Match.
Directions: After listening to the recording. Match the title of the music in column A to the
title of the movie/ cartoon show in column B. Write your answer on the blank space
provided before each number.
Note: The teacher may provide the music on the agreed social media platform for those
students who don't have an internet connection.

A B

_______1. Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# a. Backyardigan

Minor (“Moonlight”)
b. Popeye
_______2. “Fur Elise”
c. Mr. Bean
_______3. Eine Kleine Natchmusik”
d. Little Einstein’s
_______4. Piano Sonata no. 11 in A
Major (“Rondo”) e. The Ring

_______5. Symphony no. 5, Op. 67, Cm f. Tom & Jerry

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Activity 4.
Directions: Choose an appropriate classical song that best describes the Painting by
Diego Velazuez, “Las Meninas” 1653.

Diego Velázquez 1656 oil on canvass. Las Meninas . Velázquez, Las Meninas, Detail | Velázquez
(Diego Rodríguez … | Flickr

Title of the classical song

REFLECTION
1. What is your overall impression of the composition that you have chosen?
2. How is it related to the painting posted above? Were the composers able to relay the
message of the music?
3. Which type of music do you prefer: Pop Music or Classical Music? and why?

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 ● Mary Grace J. Badiola et al. Journey Through Western Music & Arts Learner's
Material Grade 9 First Edition 2014, Reprint 2016, 2017 ISBN. Printed by:
Bloombooks, Inc.

Prepared by:
MARVIN LEE P. SERRANO, T 1, MILAOR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, SDO Cam Sur
Quality Assured by:

JOYCE D. FESICO, T III, Baao NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

JERWIN C. AVENIDO, T-I, Sta Lutgarda NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

JOANA MARIE O. YOCAMPO, PDO II, SDO Cam. Sur

Validated by:

DAN S. ANADILLA, T III, STA. LUTGARDA NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

IAN JOSEPH C. VELASCO, T-I Bagacay, NHS, SDO Cam. Sur

Layout Artist:

EUGENE T. ABRAGAN, TII, Sagorong HS, Pili District, SDO Cam. Sur

Reviewed by: IMELDA A. NARDO, EPS 1, SDO CAM. SUR

Answer Key

ACTIVITY
Note:2: Choose Me
Answer Key for
Rhythm: BEAT, METER, TEMPO
activity1 & 4 reflections will
not be
Dynamics: provided
FORTE, for this activity
CRESCENDO, DECRESCENDO
because the given activities are
reflective and output-based.

Activity 3:Music & Match

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 LEARNING REFERENCE MATERIAL WORKSHEET NO. 2.1

THE CLASSICAL PERIOD'S MUSIC (1750-1820)

From 1750 until 1820, the classical period, sometimes known as the "Age of
Reason," lasted. The aristocracy dominated cultural life as patrons of musicians and
artists who affected the arts in general. There were significant shifts in musical genres and
styles.

Europe began to progress toward a new style in literature, architecture, and the arts
known as Classicism in the middle of the 18th century.

The French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, the American Declaration of

Independence in 1776, and the American Revolution were all significant historical events
in the West during this period.

The term "classical" refers to adherence to the formal, elegant, simple, liberated, and
dignified ideals and features of ancient Greek and Roman literature and art. Classical
music melodies share many of the same features.

In general, texture and harmony are homophonic. The use of crescendo and
diminuendo to depict the dynamics of loud and soft was considerable. Alberti Bass, a form
of broken chord accompaniment, was used.

Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig Van Beethoven were
the finest composers of the day.

Instrumental genres produced during this period include the sonata, concerto, and
symphony, while vocal forms include Opera Seria and Opera Buffa.

THE CLASSICAL PERIOD'S COMPOSERS

HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH (1732-1809)

Franz Joseph Haydn is regarded as one of the most important classical composers.
His life has been dubbed a "rags-to-riches" tale. He was born into a low-income family and
rose through the ranks of society thanks to his music. Rich patrons hired him, and he
eventually became the Esterhazy family's musical director for 30 years.

His music reflects his attitude and character: it's mostly quiet, balanced, serious,
but with a sense of humour. He was able to write nearly 100 symphonies, many of
which were expanded into lengthier forms for a large orchestra. Despite his mastery

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 of every musical form at the time, he was dubbed "Father of the Symphony." The
"Surprise Symphony," "The Clock," and "The Military" are just a few of his
symphonies' nicknames. He also composed chamber music for piano and choral
compositions.

Listening suggestions for Haydn's instrumental pieces

o F.J. Haydn Symphony No.94 in G Major "Surprise”

2nd movement
o F. J. Haydn Symphony No. 101 in D major,
“The Clock”
o F. J. Haydn Symphony No. 100 in G
major, “Military”

MOZART, WOLFGANG AMADEUS (1756-1791)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a musical prodigy and the greatest genius of all
time. He began playing the violin and harpsichord at the age of five, was recognized as a
great pianist at the age of six, and was already creating excellent music by the age of
seven. At the age of thirteen, he had created sonatas, concertos, symphonies, religious
pieces, operas, and operettas.

He experimented with a wide range of musical styles and wrote approximately 700
compositions. Unfortunately, due to mismanaged funds, he had a poor life, died young,
and was buried in an unknown grave. He wrote popular concertos, symphonies, and
operas, including "The Marriage of Figaro" (1786), "Don Giovanni" (1789), and "The Magic
Flute." Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony No. 40 in G Major, and Sonata No. 11 in A
Major K311 are among his other works.

Instrumental compositions by Mozart can be heard on the following websites:

● W. A. Mozart, K. 545, Piano Sonata No. 16 in C major (so-called facile or semplice
sonata)
● W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11, K331 in A Major, 1st Movement o

● W. A. Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, 1st Movement (Molto Allegro)

● Serenade in G minor by W. A. Mozart (Eine Kleine Nachtmusik)

VAN BEETHOVEN, LUDWIG (1770-1827)

Ludwig Van Beethoven was born into a musical family in Bonn, Germany, and
began studying music at a young age. He was the composer who spanned the gap between
the late Classical and early Romantic periods. He was a gifted pianist as well as a
composer. 32 piano sonatas, 21 sets of variations, nine (9) symphonies, five (5) piano

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concertos, sixteen string quartets, and choral music are among his most notable works.

His works include "Missa Solemnis" (1818-1823) and "Fidelio," an opera (1805). Symphony
No. 3 (Eroica), No. 5, No. 6 (Pastoral), and No. 9 (Choral), which adds voices to the orchestra,
are among his best-known works. In 1796, he began to go deaf, yet this did not stop him. He
continued to compose with the assistance of an aide and a hearing aid. When he was deaf,
he composed some of his most famous works.
Beethoven's works have the following characteristics:
- His music is geared toward larger orchestras.
- To give his work a darker mood, the sound was emphasized on the violas and lower
registers of the violins and cellos.
- A single motif connects all of the themes of a composition.
- He used modulation extensively to generate musical themes and melodies.
- He employed a greater number of brass instruments and dynamics.

Suggested listening resources for Beethoven’s instrumental works:

● Op. 27 no 2 L. V. Beethoven Piano Sonata No 14 in C Sharp Minor (Moonlight) 1st
mov (adagio sostenuto)
• Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 by Ludwig van Beethoven
• Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" in E flat major, Op. 73
• Symphony No. 5 in C, Op. 67, L.V. Beethoven
• Symphony No. 9 in d minor, Op. 125, “Choral” by Ludwig van Beethoven

REFERENCE:

● Mary Grace J. Badiola et al. Journey Through Western Music

& Arts Learner's Material Grade 9 First Edition 2014, Reprint
2016, 2017 ISBN. Printed by: Bloombooks, Inc. Pages 36,
39,40,41,42.

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