MUSIC – FIRST QUARTER

MUSIC OF MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE AND BAROQUE PERIOD

2 MUSICAL FORMS
1. VOCAL FORM – any music produced by human voice

Example: Opera, Acapella,Gregorian Chant, Pop, Beatboxing

2. INSTRUMENTAL FORM –is, in contrast to a song, a musical composition or

recording without lyrics or any other sort of vocal music; all of the music is produced
by musical instruments.

Example: Classical Music, Orchestra, Jazz, Instrumental Rock, Instrumental Hip hop

MEDIEVAL PERIOD - is also known as the Middle ages or Dark ages

that started with the fall of Roman Empire

Characteristics of Medieval Period

- sacred and secular
- Monophonic
- Plainsong or plainchant
- Gregorian Chant – monophonic or unison

RENAISSANCE PERIOD - was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic,

political and economic “rebirth” following the Middle Ages. Generally described as
taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted
the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.

Some of the greatest thinkers, authors, statesmen, scientists and artists in human
history thrived during this era, while global exploration opened up new lands and
cultures to European commerce. The Renaissance is credited with bridging the gap
between the Middle Ages and modern-day civilization.Promoted rediscovery and they
known as “REBIRTH”

Characteristics of Renaissance Period

- The birth of polyphonic “Golden Age of Polyphony”

- Melodic lines move in a flowing
manner.
- Rhythm is more gentle flow than a
sharply defined beat.
Example
MADRIGAL – secular vocal polyphonic music composition
- Polyphonic
- Sung acapella
- Number of voices varies from 2 to 8 and frequently from 3 to 6

MASS - a sacred musical composition

- Polyphonic
- Maybe sung acapella or with orchestral accompaniment

BAROQUE PERIOD - a style of music that prevailed during the period from about
1600 to about 1750, known for its grandiose, dramatic, and energetic spirit but also
for its stylistic diversity.

Claudio Monteverdi: Madrigals

One of the most dramatic turning points in the history of music occurred at the beginning of the
17th century, with Italy leading the way. While the stile antico, the universal polyphonic style of
the 16th century, continued, it was henceforth reserved for sacred music, while the stile
moderno, or nuove musiche—with its emphasis on solo voice, polarity of the melody and the
bass line, and interest in expressive harmony—developed for secular usage. The expanded
vocabulary allowed for a clearer distinction between sacred and secular music as well as
between vocal and instrumental idioms, and national differences became more pronounced.

The opera, oratorio, and cantata were the most important new vocal forms, while
the sonata, concerto, and overture were created for instrumental music. Claudio
Monteverdi was the first great composer of the “new music.” He was followed in Italy
by Alessandro Scarlatti and Giovanni Pergolesi. The instrumental tradition in Italy found its great
Baroque composers in Arcangelo Corelli, Antonio Vivaldi, and Giuseppe Tartini. Jean-Baptiste
Lully, a major composer of opera, and Jean Philippe Rameau were the masters of Baroque
music in France. In England the total theatrical experience of the Stuart masques was followed
by the achievements in vocal music of the German-born, Italian-trained George Frideric Handel,
while his countryman Johann Sebastian Bach developed Baroque sacred music in Germany.
Other notable German Baroque composers include Heinrich Schütz, Dietrich Buxtehude,
and Georg Philipp Telemann.
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Learning Task 2: There are 10 words present in the puzzle that are related to the musical
elements of selected vocal and instrumental music of the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque music.
Find all the words related to these 3 eras and write them down on the table of classification
provided below the puzzle.

Learning Task 3: Compare the three (3) Eras according to their distinct
characteristics (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque).

Learning task 4.
Answer the following analogy on a piece of paper. Find your answers on the box below and
write your answer on a piece of paper.
1. Baroque: barocco; Renaissance: __________
1. Sacred music: ___________; Secular music: Nonreligious
2. Renaissance: Golden Age; Medieval: __________
3. ___________: Monophonic; Renaissance: Polyphonic
4. Imitation of Voices: __________; Dynamic Contrast: Baroque
CHOICES:
MEDIEVAL REBIRTH DARK AGES
RELIGIOUS RENAISSANCE
Learning Task 5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOY/ GIRL BAND? WHY?