Medium of Performing Arts

Medium of Performing Arts

• Performing Arts are those that are

performed by artist usually on stage and
often places.

• When heard and seen simultaneously, these

arts become combined arts.
 Music
•Music is art and culture is reflected in art. The
more music a person knows, the more cultured he
becomes.
•Basically, music deals with sound. The mediums of
music are the sound produced by man (vocal
music) and the sound produced by an instrument
(instrumental music).
 The Vocal Music
• Vocal music is the oldest and natural form of music.
Our voice is produced by the vibrations of the vocal
cords in our voice box.
• Since the sound produced by these vibrations is not
loud enough to be heard, resonators (lungs,
esophagus, head and mouth cavities) are needed to
increase the volume of the voice.
• Correct Posture. Standing correctly allows the air in
the different body cavities to vibrate and flow fully.
Keeping one foot forward will help maintain body
balance. When seated while singing, keep your back
away from the chairs in a rising position.

• Correct breathing The quality and volume of the

voice depends upon breathing. Diaphragmatic
breathing is advisable-a breathing supported by the
diaphragm.
•Correct placement of the voice. To develop good
tone quality, never force out the voice to prevent
throating singing. Project the voice upward
towards the head to produce a good tonal quality
•Correct diction. Diction has nothing to do with
air vibration but it is important singing utterance.
Good diction includes correct pronunciation,
clean enunciation, and distinct articulation
• Correct interpretation. To interpret the song
properly, the vocalist should make the message
clear as it is sung. The text and the music covey
the meaning of the song. The face, eyes, hands,
and other parts of the body assist the voice in
conveying the meaning of the song. Without
correct interpretation, a song becomes dull and
uninteresting.
 Classification of Vocal Music

(1) Long vocal forms

And
(2) Short vocal forms.
Long Vocal forms
1. Opera drama set to music with action, costume and
scenery it consists of overture, areas, recitative, ensemble,
and chorus.
2. Cantata-a story told in music; no action. It is a smaller version
of the oratorio and may be secular or religious.
3. Oratorio a form of dramatic music also consisting of an overture,
areas, recitatives, and ensembles based on biblical stories or
contemplative character performed in concert style, without costume,
scenery, or action. Greater emphasis is given to the chorus and testo
(narrator) is often utilized.
4. Moro-moro - a Philippine drama set to music that depicts
Christ and non-Christian conflicts.
5. Zarzuela a Philippine drama set to music that is similar to
the opera.
 Short vocal forms

1.folk songs
2.Art song
3.Kundiman
4.Balitaw
5.Anthem
6.Motet
7.Madrigal
8.Ballad
9.Chorale
 Voice Classification
•Voice differs considerably according to timbre (quality) and range. As to
timbre, they are classified into: women's voices and men's voices.
1. Women's voices:
1) Soprano - tone is lighter in character, less somber and frequently
more flexible. It is classified into:
a) coloratura sopran0-highest and lightest of all voices. The music
written for this voice quality is full of runs, trills and light ornaments.
b) mezzo-soprano-it is a medium high in tonal quality.
c) lyric soprano is less high and flute-like. It is suited to sweet songs like
melodies.
2) Alto or contralto -the tone is richer and fuller.
 Voice Classification

•2. Men's voices:

•1. Tenor the highest type in men's voices
•2. Baritone -the voice is between tenor and bass
•3. Bass- lowest and deepest voice quality
 Instrumetal Music
Musical instruments are the second medium in music.
Forms of instrumental music are classified into:
1. Sonata- long composition for solo instrument,
consisting of large sections called movements.
2. Suite- a series of musical pieces that tells a story.
3. Symphony- a sonata for the orchestra.
4. Concerto- sonata for solo and orchestra designed
to show-off the virtuosity of the soloist.
5. Chamber music- written for two solo instruments
and basso continuo and usually in several movements
 The Different Musical Instruments

String Instruments- instruments which are bowed.

Blown fall:
a. Brasses- usually made of brass
b. Woodwinds- originally made of wood

Percussion Instruments-instruments which are

struck.
Performance Task 2

Make a critique writing of an art of your own choice.

You may choose one (1) art from the different classification of art listed above.
Use the guidelines in critique writing for your output.
Practicum 1

Make an intensive study about an art of your own choice,

analyze the art base on what you’ve learned from the Art
Appreciation class. Present your study in a short video.
(Min. of 3min and max of 5min.)