Hello students! Today's lesson is a continuation of the part 1 of our music lesson this first quarter. This is from the very last modules of music, Module 3 and Module 4. Last time, we talked about the different elements of music and the music of the Renaissance period. For today, we will discuss another two musical periods, the music of the medieval and baroque period, as well as the famous composers during these times.
Let's start with the first lesson, the music of the medieval period in the year 1700 to 1400. The medieval period is also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages that started with the fall of the Roman Empire. During this time, the Christian Church influenced Europe's cultural and political affairs. During medieval period, Pope Gregory I made Gregorian chants the approved music of the Catholic Church. It was named after him.
Here are some of the characteristics of the Gregorian chants played during Church Mass. It is monophonic, music that is written for only one voice or part. It has 3 meter.
usually based on Latin liturgy, and uses neum notation, which is used to set music to an existing text. For you to have an idea of what Gregorian chant sounds like, I will play a sample of it. Preocupenus faciem enus in confession et in salmus vivilegum sedi During the latter part of the medieval period, secular music which was not bound by Catholic traditions emerged. Most of these songs were performed across Europe by groups of musicians called troubadours. Here are the characteristics of troubadour music.
They are usually monophonic, sometimes with improvised accompaniment, tells of chivalry and courtly love, it originated in France, and it is usually written in the French language. Now, here are some of the famous composers who became popular during the medieval period. The first one is Adam de la Halle. Adam was one of the oldest secular composers whose literary and musical works include chansons and poetic debates. His musical play, Jou de Robin et Marion, was considered the earliest surviving secular French play with music.
Let us now go to the second lesson which is the music of the Baroque period in the year 1685 to 1750. The word baroque is derived from the Portuguese word baroco, which means pearl of irregular shape. During this time, the arts highlighted grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. This were clearly seen in the musical compositions created by baroque composers. Here are some of the characteristics of the music produced during Baroque period. Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental.
Melodies are not easy to sing or remember. Primarily contrapuntal. textures with some homophony.
Dynamic contrast meaning alternation between loud and soft. Music genres include operas, oratorios, suites, tocatas, concerto grosso, and fugue. Orchestra consists of strings and are continuous.
Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are commonly used. During the Baroque era, a lot of different genres or types of music were developed. Here are the different genres of music that became famous during the Baroque period.
The first one is concerto grosso. It is a form of orchestral music wherein the music is between a small group of solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti. Watch this example of a concerto grosso. The second one is CONCERTO.
It is a form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. In CONCERTO, merong isang main solo instrument na nagpe-play, then sinasabayan ito ng buong orchestra. Here is an example of a CONCERTO. Third is called Fugue.
It is a contrapuntal piece developed mainly by imitative counterpoint. Imitative from the word imitation meaning nanggagaya or panggagaya. Ang fugue music ay isang musical composition kung saan maraming part ng kanta ang paulit-ulit na ginagawa gamit ang iba't-ibang instrument. Listen to this example of fugue. Fourth is oratorio.
It is a large-scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that incorporates narratives on religious themes. Unlike usual theatrical works, this is usually performed without the use of costumes, scenery, or action. It is usually written in the native language for the intended audience.
Here is an example of an oratorio. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah All alone God, we worship Thee Last one is Choral. It is a musical composition that resembles a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church during the Baroque era. This is an example of a choral. Now here are the famous composers who became popular during the Baroque period.
First one is Johann Sebastian Bach. Born in Germany on March 21, 1685 and died on July 28, 1750. Bach was a religious man. His personal and deep faith is shown in his sacred music. He was known for his compositions for organ, orchestra, and oratorio. His famous works are Mass in B minor, Brandenburg Concertos, Cantata 208 and 211, Fugue in G minor, and Toccata and Fugue in D minor.
Another famous Baroque composer is Antonio Vivaldi. He was born in Venice on March 4, 1678 and died on Vienna on July 28, 1741. named Il Prete Rosso, or the Red Priest, because of his red hair. He was an Italian Baroque composer, Catholic priest, and virtuoso violinist. as one of the greatest Baroque composers, his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe.
His famous piece is The Four Seasons. This composition is a series of four violin concerti depicting each of the seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter. And lastly, George Friedrich Handel.
Born in Germany on February 23, 1685, and died in London on April 14, 1759. Despite his father's opposition, George secretly taught himself to play the harpsichord, and at the age of seven, he gained access to a church organ and started to play. A duke heard him play and insisted on it. giving him a formal music education. Handel is remembered for his operas and oratorios.
Handel became England's favorite composer. Handel lost both of his eyesight in 1753. When he conducted his oratorio Samson, a few in the audience were unaware that he had lost his eyesight. His most famous composition is The Messiah.
And that ends all our topics in Music for the first quarter. There will be no activity for Music Module 5. Just make it as your reference to answer all the activities. You may answer the activities on your own.
in the links that I will post in our Facebook group or if you cannot answer online just write an answer sheet then send it to me through chat that will be all for our music module lessons good luck in answering all activities and see you in our next lesson