Subject: Music

Grade Level: Grade 9

Objective: Students will be able to describe the musical elements of

selected vocal and instrumental music of Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music.

Learning across the curriculum:

1. History - Students can explore the historical context of Medieval, Renaissance,

and Baroque music.

2. Literature - Students can analyze the connection between music and literature
during these time periods.

3. Art - Students can examine the relationship between music and visual art in
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

Engage:

1. Show a video clip featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
periods. Ask students to listen attentively and share their initial thoughts and feelings
about the music.

2. Play a short excerpt of a famous piece from each period and ask students to
identify the differences and similarities they hear.

3. Display images of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque musical instruments and

ask students to guess which time period each instrument belongs to.

Explore:

Activity 1: Comparing Musical Elements

Materials: Audio clips of vocal and instrumental music from the Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque periods, listening journals
Instructions:

1. Divide students into small groups.

2. Provide each group with a set of audio clips from each period.

3. In their listening journals, students should compare and contrast the musical
elements (e.g., melody, harmony, rhythm, texture) they hear in each clip.

Rubric:

Criteria: Accurate comparison and contrast of musical elements

Points: 5

Assessment Questions:

1. How does the melody in the Medieval music differ from the Renaissance music?

2. Describe the rhythm in the Baroque music compared to the Renaissance music.

Activity 2: Musical Timeline

Materials: Large poster paper, markers, information about significant

composers and compositions from each period

Instructions:

1. Divide students into pairs.

2. Provide each pair with a large poster paper and markers.

3. In their pairs, students should create a timeline showcasing the significant

composers and compositions from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque
periods.

Rubric:

Criteria: Accuracy of composers and compositions on the timeline

Points: 10

Assessment Questions:

1. Who are some significant composers from the Renaissance period?

2. Identify a famous composition from the Baroque period.

Activity 3: Musical Genre Analysis

Materials: Printed lyrics of vocal music from each period, highlighters

Instructions:

1. Provide each student with a set of printed lyrics from different musical genres in
the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.

2. Students should analyze the lyrics and highlight the characteristics that are
specific to each period.

Rubric:

Criteria: Accurate identification of characteristics specific to each period

Points: 5

Assessment Questions:

1. What are some characteristics of vocal music from the Medieval?

2. How does the lyrical content of Renaissance music differ from Baroque music?

Explain:

1. Conduct a class discussion on the musical elements found in the selected vocal
and instrumental music, emphasizing the differences and similarities between the
Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods.
2. Provide examples of musical notation from each period and explain how they
evolved over time.

Elaborate:

1. Organize a small group activity where students compose short melodies using the
musical elements of each period. They can use virtual music composition software or
traditional instruments.

2. Invite a guest speaker, such as a local musician or music historian, to discuss the
significance of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music in the modern world.

Evaluate:

1. Have students create a multimedia presentation showcasing the musical elements

of selected vocal and instrumental music from each period. They should include
audio clips, visual images, and written explanations.

2. Administer a written test that assesses students' understanding of the musical

elements and characteristics of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music.

Assignment:

Research and write a short essay on the influence of Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music on modern music genres, citing specific examples.