This document provides information about musical elements and genres from different historical periods. It discusses Medieval music including Gregorian chants and Troubadour music. Renaissance music included the mass and madrigal. Baroque music was characterized by elaborate melodies, counterpoint textures, and genres like concerto, fugue, oratorio and chorale. Biographies are provided for composers like Palestrina, Morley, Bach, Handel and Vivaldi. Questions at the end prompt reflection on how composers' personalities may have influenced their music and what inspires musical composition.

10. Objectives:

11. At the end of the lesson, you will be
able to:
a. Describe musical elements of selected vocal and instrumental
music of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music;

12. PRE-ASSESSMENT

13. Direction: Classify the items in
the box according to the
historical period to which it
belongs. Write the words in the
column below.

14. Gregorian Chants Mass Fugue
Concerto Grosso Troubadour
Music Oratorio Madrigal
Chorale

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18. Music of Medieval Period
 Medieval music was both sacred and secular .
 Monophonic Music = one sound or single line
melodies
The Middle Ages are often said to be dark because of a
supposed lack of scientific and cultural advancement.

19. Music of Medieval Period
 Plainsong or plainchant is a monophonic
consisting of one or unaccompanied single melody.
 Gregorian Chant— a monophonic or unison,
liturgical music in Roman
Catholic Church.
Use of Neume notation – earliest musical notation

21. Music of Medieval Period
 Lute—one of the early music
 Later Middle Ages it gradually yielded to
polyphony

22. CHARACTERISTICS OF TROUBADOUR
MUSIC:
• Usually monophonic
• Sometimes with improvised accompaniment
• Tells of chivalry and courtly love
• Originated in France
• Written in the French language

23. MUSIC GENRE

24. Which do you like between the
two? Why?

25. Renaissance Music
The three basic purpose of Renaissance Music
1. Worship
2. Music for the entertainment
3. Lute is the symbol of the magic and power of music.
4. Imitation among voices are common
5. Melodic lines move in a flowing manner
RENAITRE = The Renaissance Period is a period of “looking
back “ to the Golden Age of Greece and Rome.

26. 1. Mass – is a form of sacred musical
composition that sets texts of the Eucharistic
liturgy into music.
Characteristics of the Mass:
Polyphonic

27. May be sung a cappella or with orchestral
accompaniment
Text may be syllabic (one note set to each syllable),
or melismatic (many notes to one syllable)

29. 2. Madrigal - A secular vocal polyphonic music
composition which originated from Italy. It is written
and expressed in a poetic text and sung during
courtly social gatherings
Characteristics of the Mass:
Sung a cappella
Frequently in 3 to 6 voices
Polyphonic = music consisting of several (two or more)
melodic lines, each having individual significance and
independence and in harmony

31. Music of the Baroque Period
•Characteristics of Baroque Music:
• Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental
• Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
• Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony
• Dynamic contrast
•– alternation between loud and soft
• Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are
commonly used.

32. Music Genres of Baroque Music
•1. Concerto – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo
instrument accompanied by an orchestra.
•2. Concerto Grosso - A form of orchestral music during the
Baroque Period wherein the music is between a small group of
solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra
called tutti.

35. •3. Fugue
• having two or more
independent but
harmonically related melodic
parts sounding together
developed mainly by
• (a musical theme) that is introduced at
the beginning in imitation (repetition at
different pitches) and which recurs
frequently in the course of the
composition.

37. 4.Oratorio – 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.

39. 5.Chorale – musical compositions that resemble a
harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the
Protestant Church during the Baroque era.

43. Objectives:

44. At the end of the lesson, you will be
able to:
a. Explain the performance practice of Music based on the
Medieval Period, the Renaissance period, and the Baroque Period

45. At the end of the lesson, you will be
able to:
a. Explain the performance practice of Music based on the
Medieval Period, the Renaissance period, and the Baroque Period
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DE PALESTRINA
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
GEORGE FRIEDRICH HANDEL
ANTONION VIVALDI

46. At the end of the lesson, you will be
able to:
a. Explain the performance practice of Music based on the
Medieval Period, the Renaissance period, and the Baroque Period
GIOVANNI PIERLUIGI DE PALESTRINA
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
GEORGE FRIEDRICH HANDEL
ANTONION VIVALDI

48. He was the son of a well –
known citizen of Arras, Henri
de la Halle. - Adam was
destined for the church but he
eventually married. - he was
one of the oldest secular
composers whose literary and
musical works include chansons
and poetic debates. He was a
French-born trouvére, poet and
musician.
Adam de la Halle,
1237 – 1288 -

50. - greatest master of Roman Catholic
Church music during this period - He
was committed to sacred music and has
interest in satisfying the desires of
church leaders in the sixteenth century. -
He was as an organist and choir master
at both the Sistine Chapel - He had
planned to become a priest but
eventually changed his mind and
married a wealthy widow. This improved
his wealth and enabled him to pursue a
musical career for the rest of his life.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525 –
February 2, 1594

51. He was a singer in the local cathedral
from his boyhood - was the most
famous composer of secular music in his
time. - He tried imitating Byrd - a sacred
music composer in his early works but
changed to composing madrigals that
show a variety of color, form and
technique.
Thomas Morley
1557 – 1602
His works include: Fire, Fire, My Heart Sing and
Chant It Fantasie April Is In My Mistress‟ Face
It Was A Lover and His Lass

53. came from a family of musicians - He
was taught to play violin by his father
who was then the town musician - He
entered school at age 7 where he was
taught religion and other subjects - He
became orphaned at age ten. Bach’s
beautiful soprano singing voice helped
him to be accepted at a school - A few
years later, his voice changed and Bach
focused his attention to playing the
violin and harpsichord.
Johann Sebastian Bach, March
21, 1685 to July 28, 1750

54. Vivaldi is known mainly for composing
instrumental concertos, especially for
the violin, as well as sacred choral works
and over forty operas - He entered the
priesthood and was ordained in 1703.
Vivaldi is well known for giving the
strings a major role in his compositions.
Johann Sebastian Bach, March
21, 1685 to July 28, 1750

55. Despite his father’s opposition, George
secretly taught himself to play the
harpsichord. - At age 7, he gained access
to a church organ and started to play. - A
Duke heard him play and insisted on
giving him a formal music education. -
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.
George Friedrich Händel,
February 23, 1685 London,
April 14, 1759

56. Questions to
ponder:

57. Did the personalities of the
composer reflect on their musical
composition? Explain your answer
and sight an example.

58. If you were a composer, what type
of music would you compose? Why?

59. Which songs can you relate to?
Sacred or secular music? Why?

60. What do you think inspires the
composers to be able to compose a
musical piece?

61. Answer the links:
-attendance and evaluation
- 10 item quiz for MELC 2