Music of Medieval and Renaissance Period

1. Day 1, Week 1, First Quarter
By: Ma’am Eynah Piñon ,
EBSNHS

2. Learning
Competencies:
• Describe musical elements of selected vocal &
instrumental music of Medieval, Renaissance &
Baroque Music.
• Relates Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music
other art forms and its history within the era.

3. Can you guess from what period the
pictures belong? Medieval, Renaissance or
Baroque?
1 2 3

4. Answer:
Renaissance Medieval Baroque

5. The first 3 period of the
Western history are
classified as Medieval,
Renaissance & Baroque

6. Music
700-1400

7. Introduction ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4keEyZ7LFq8

8. Introduction
The Medieval Period is also
known as the Middle Ages
od “ Dark Ages” that
started with the fall of the
Roman empire.

9. During this time, the
Christian Church
influenced Europe’s
culture and political
affairs.

10. Gregorian Chant
As these chants spread
throughout Europe, they were
embellished and developed
along many lines in various
regions and according to
various sects.

11. Gregorian Chant

12. Musical elements descriptions
• No rhythmic notation
• No tempo
• No dynamic
• No meter
• No major or minor key
• In mode. With 4 vertical lines

13. Example of Gregorian Chant ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5AohCMX0U

14. TROUBADOUR MUSIC
• Troubadour means “ to find” or to
“Invent”.
• They are travelling musicians
• Most of them travelled major cities in
Europe.
• They play for royalty, lords & nobles.

15. TROUBADOUR MUSIC
• Medieval troubadour means
travelled to Holy land
accompanying the people who
went on Crusaders.
• Travelling allowed them to
spread the latest news.

16. TROUBADOURS

17. TROUBADOURS

18. Musical elements descriptions
• Usually monophonic
• Sometimes with improvised
accompaniment
• Melodies tells chivalry and courtly
love.
• Notation are in French

19. Example of Troubadour Music ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk1W22yHLJQ

20. Music

21. Introduction to Renaissance Music ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5I6qi9qwRg

22. Introduction
• 1400-1600
• Age of “ Rebirth”
• A period of exploration learning &
achievement
• A time where authority & influence of
the church became less powerful
• Secular Music began to rise

23. Historical Background
• Birth of Columbus & Magellan
• Discovery of Copernicus that it
was the Earth that revolved
around the sun and not the other
way around.
• Height of Shakespeare drama.

24. Vocal Music
More important than
instrumental music
during Renaissance
Period.

28. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8WdyJHLUgg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkyxGjQQaZE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVQAxOauH2o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJF130TMp6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co4vtFJjZGk

32. Madrigal Music explained ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrsyK5u9WlE

35. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIZDxaF511I

37. Philippine Madrigal Singer ( Video link)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te44IG5WhAw