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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Music of the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque Period
Music – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Period

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Music
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Music of the Medieval,
Renaissance and Baroque Period
Introductory Message
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 Let Us Learn
Before we start, I would like to know how far you know about the
Western Music. Specifically, it seeks to achieve the learning competency
explains the performance practice (setting, composition, role of
composers/performers, and audience) during Medieval, Renaissance and
Baroque periods; MUM9MRB-la-h-2

And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Identify the musical period
2. Describe the composition of each composer; and
3. Explain the characteristics of each composition and the role of the
composers

Are you ready? Let’s do this. Now, let us start learning about this
module. See you and good luck!

Let Us Try
Instruction: Write the names of composers according to the period they
belong on the box below.

Adam de la Halle Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

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Johann Sebastian Bach George Friedrich Handel

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 Medieval Renaissance Baroque

Guide Questions:
1. Which do you think from these famous composers gave great impact
to our musical society nowadays? Why?
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2. What are the similarities of these western famous composers to the
national local composers in our country?
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Let Us Study

Music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Period

Music of the Medieval Period (700-1400)

The medieval period is also known as the Middle ages or “Dark Ages”
wherein the Christian church influenced Europe’s culture and political
affairs.

Music of the Renaissance Period (1400-1600)

The term “Renaissance” comes from the word “renaitre” which means
“rebirth”, “revival” and “rediscovery”. It is also a period of “looking back” to
the Golden Age of Greece and Rome.

Vocal Music of the Renaissance Period

1. Mass – is a form of sacred musical composition that sets texts of the
Eucharistic liturgy into music.
2. Madrigal – a secular vocal polyphonic music composition and is
written and
expressed in a poetic text and sung during social gatherings.

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Five Main Sections of Mass:
1. Kyrie (Lord have mercy)
2. Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest)
3. Credo (I Believe in One God)
4. Sanctus and Benedictus (Holy, holy and Blessed Is He)
5. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)

Music of the Baroque Period (1685-1750)

The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word “barocco” which
means “pearl of the irregular shape”. The arts of this time highlighted
grandiose and elaborate ornamentation. There were new instrumental
techniques and changes in musical notation.

Music Genres of Baroque Period

1. Concerto – a form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument
accompanied by an orchestra.
2. Concerto Grosso – a form of orchestral music wherein the music is
between a small group of solo instruments called concertino and the
whole orchestra called tutti.

Famous Composers

Medieval Period

Adam de la Halle
• also known as Adam le Bossu (Adam the Hunchback).
• He was one of the oldest secular composers whose literary and musical
works include poetic debates.
• His works include:LeJeu de Robin et de Marion; La Chanson du roi de
Sicile.

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 Renaissance Famous Composer

Giovannie Pierluigi da Palestrina

• Born in Italy on February 3, 1525

• He was the greatest master of the Romantic Catholic Church
• Palestrina’s Pope Marcellus Mass is the perfect example of counter -
reformation style.
• Kyrie is part of the first two sections of the Pope Marcellus Mass.
• Died in Rome Italy on February 2, 1594

Baroque Famous Composer

Johann Sebastian Bach

• Born in Eisenach, Germany on March 31, 1685

• He was a German composer
• He is also known for instrumental compositions
• Famous compositions were cantatas, motets, masses, Magnificats,
Passions, oratorios, four-part chorales, songs and arias.
• Died in Leipzig on July 28, 1750

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 Let Us Practice
Organized and Discussed

Using the questions below, fill-in the graphic organizer that will answer
the following questions:
1. Name 3 composers of the different musical period
2. Explain the characteristics of each composer’s famous composition

Music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque

Period

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

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 Let Us Practice More
Listen to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous composition
Invention No.10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhJJ5XtRvmU

After listening to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, identify the

characteristics of his composition. Write your answer on a separate sheet of
paper.

Characteristics of Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

Invention No. 10

Let Us Remember

• Music of the Medieval Period (700-1400) - The medieval period is

also known as the Middle ages or “Dark Ages” wherein the Christian
church influenced Europe’s culture and political affairs.
• Music of the Renaissance Period (1400-1600) - The term
“Renaissance” comes from the word “renaitre” which means “rebirth”,
“revival” and “rediscovery”. It is also a period of “looking back” to the
Golden Age of Greece and Rome.
• Music of the Baroque Period (1685-1750) - The word Baroque is
derived from the Portuguese word “barocco” which means “pearl of the
irregular shape”. The arts of this time highlighted grandiose and
elaborate ornamentation. There were new instrumental techniques and
changes in musical notation.
• Adam de la Halle – also known as “The Hunchback”. He composed Le
Jeu de Robin et de Marion; La Chanson du roi de Sicile
• Giovannie Pierluigi da Palestrina – he was the greatest master of the
Romantic Catholic church. Palestrina’s Pope Marcellus Mass is the
perfect example of counter-reformation style.
• Johann Sebastian Bach – he was a German composer. He is also
known for instrumental compositions.
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 Let Us Assess
Direction: Write the correct answer in the blank before each number. Make
sure to write it on a separate sheet of paper.
____1. Who is also known as the “Hunchback”?
a. De la Halle b. Handel c. Palestrina

____2. What form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument

accompanied by an orchestra?
a. Mass b. Concerto Grosso c. Concerto

____3. What do you call the period of “looking back”?

a. Medieval b. Renaissance c. Baroque

____4. It means “pearl of the irregular shape”.

a. Renaitre b. Barocco c. Gloria

____5. How would you describe Medieval period?

a. Christian church influenced Europe’s culture and political affairs.
b. A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument
accompanied by an orchestra.
c. A period of looking back to the Golden Age of Greece and Rome

____6. There are five sections of main sections of Mass. Which of the
following is the only section of Mass with Greek text?
a. Kyrie b. Agnus Dei c. Gloria

____7. Baroque music is known for its grandiose and elaborate

ornamentation. Which of the following Baroque Music forms
developed through imitative counterpoint?
a. Concerto Grosso b. Fugue c. Oratorio

Identify the composer of each selection.

________________8. Pope Marcellus Mass
________________9. La Chanson du roi de Sicile
________________10. Cantatas

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 Let Us Enhance

Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is

otherwise. Make sure to write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

___________1. Bach had an eye surgery with mercury, pigeon blood and sugar
that made him blind and later killed him.
___________2. Bach was a German
___________3. Bach died on 1638
___________4. Bach’s favorite song was his coffee song
___________5. Bach’s composition was over 1100

Let Us Reflect

A type of music from Medieval Era is Gregorian Chant, which has

mainly used in the early Christian Church. Music during Renaissance Period
became an important leisure activity. The music genres which flourished
during the Baroque Period were the concerto, the fugue, the oratorio, and the
chorale.

Congratulations! You have accomplished this module and you did a

great job! I hope you enjoy answering this module and continue this
enthusiasm with the following modules. See you! God Bless

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Let’s Us Enhance Let’s Us Assess Let’s Practice More
1. True 1. A Answers may vary.
2. True 2. C
3. False 3. B
4. True 4. B
5. True 5. A
6. A
7. A
8. Giovanni Pierluigi da Let’s Practice
Palestrina
9. Adam de la Halle Answers may vary.
10. Johann Sebastian
Bach
Let’s Try This
Medieval Renaissance Baroque
Giovanni Pierluigi da
Adam de la Halle George Friedrich Handel
Palestrina
Johann Sebastian Bach
Guide Questions:
1. Johann Sebastian Bach because his works were always remembered until now. He was music’s
most sublime creative genius.
2. Playing or listening to both kinds of music has a wide variety of benefits. Both playing or
listening to music can be a great stress reliever. It has been proven that playing any type of
music can increase a person’s intelligence, due to the fact that music can relate to so many
other academic subjects.
Answer Key
 References

Bernasol, Joanna (2018)

https://www.slideshare.net/mobile/JoanaBernasol/medieval-renaissance-
and-baroque-music-86583406

Rayos, Angelyn (2018)

https://www.academia.edu/14703203/Unit_1_Music_of_medieval_renaissa
nce_and_baroque_periods

Rudolph, Rom (2018)

https://online.berklee.edu/courses/music-history-of-the-western-world-1-
medieval-renaissance-and-baroque

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