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MUSIC
Music of Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque Period
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Medieval music was both sacred and secular. During the earlier medieval period, the
liturgical genre, predominantly Gregorian chant, was monophonic. Polyphonic genres began
to develop during the high medieval era, becoming prevalent by the later thirteenth and early
fourteenth century. The development of such forms is often associated with the Ars nova.
The Renaissance followed on from the Middle Ages and was for musicians an era of
discovery, innovation, and exploration - the name means ‘rebirth’. It covers music from 1400
to 1600.
Baroque music is a style of Western art music composed from approximately 1685 to
1750. This era followed the Renaissance and was followed in turn by the Classical era. The
word “baroque” comes from the Portuguese word barroco meaning misshapen pearl, a
negative description of the ornate and heavily ornamented music of this period. Later, the
name came to apply also to the architecture of the same period.
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The word “Medieval” is derived from the Latin word “medius” meaning “middle”.
The Medieval Period in Western history is also known as the Middle Ages or as the
Dark Ages. It was a period when civilization broke down in various ways and became quite
primitive in the history of the Western civilization. The cultural advances of Ancient Greece
and Rome were essentially lost with the Fall of the Roman Empire in 476A.D.
As a result, Western civilization had to begin again during the Medieval Period.
During this time, the Christian Church influenced Europe’s culture and political affairs.
Medieval music consists of songs, instrumental pieces, and liturgical music from
about 500 A.D. to 1400. Medieval music was an era of Western music, including liturgical
music (also known as sacred) used for the church, and secular music (non-religious music).
Monophonic plainchant was named after Pope Gregory I, who made this the
approved music of the Catholic Church thus making it popular. Although it was originally
transmitted orally, scholars agreed to put it in notation to assist dissemination across Europe.
✔ Monophonic
o having a single unaccompanied melodic line (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
o In music, monophony is the simplest of musical textures, consisting of a
melody (or "tune"), typically sung by a single singer or played by a single
instrument player (e.g., a flute player) without accompanying harmony or
chords. Many folk songs and traditional songs are monophonic. (Wikipedia)
✔ Free meter
o Free rhythm simply means that the music does not divide into a regular
pattern of strong and weak beats, known as meter. The pulse may be regular,
irregular, or vary in speed throughout the piece. Free rhythm may sound
improvised and is difficult to notate but can also be pre-composed—often in
detail. (www.google.com)
✔ Modal
o Modal. Definition and background: Having to do with modes; this term is
applied most particularly to music that is based upon the Gregorian modes,
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rather than to music based upon the major, minor, or any other scale.
(Artopium's Music Dictionary)
✔ Usually based on Latin Liturgy
✔ Use of Neume notation
o A neume (/ˈnjuːm/; sometimes spelled neum) is the basic element of Western
and Eastern systems of musical notation prior to the invention of five-line staff
notation. The earliest neumes were inflective marks that indicated the general
shape but not necessarily the exact notes or rhythms to be sung. (Wikipedia)
o Below is a sample of a SALVE Regina in neume notation Salve Regina
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.
The word “troubadour” is a French word meaning “to find”, or “to invent”. Thus,
troubadours invented new poems and finding new verse for his elaborate love lyrics.
Troubadours are groups of musicians who travelled to the major cities of Europe and
performed secular music during the Medieval Period. They would play for royalties, lords and
nobles. They would accompany people who went on Crusade to the Holy Land and by
travelling, they were able to spread the latest news during that time.
✔ Usually monophonic
✔ Sometimes with improved accompaniment
✔ Tells of chivalry and courtly love
✔ Originated in France
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The word “Renaissance” comes from the word “renaitre” which means “rebirth”,
“revival”, and “rediscovery”.
During this period, music became popular as entertainment and activity for the
amateurs and the educated.
Sacred music is still of great importance, but secular music became more prominent.
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1. Mass – a form of sacred music that sets texts of the Eucharistic Liturgy into music.
The word “Baroque” comes from the Portuguese word “barroco” which means “pearl
of irregular shape” or “misshapen pearl” which was a negative description of the ornate and
heavily ornamented music composed during this period.
During this period, music and arts manifested grandiose and elaborate
ornamentations. They developed new instrumental techniques and changes in musical
notation.
✔ Melody
o Elaborate and ornamental
o Not easy to remember
✔ Texture
o Primarily contrapuntal (contrapuntal music contains nearly independent
melodies that are each given equal value. Rather than a single melody that is
given more weight than the harmony, contrapuntal music introduces multiple
melodies that are equally important) with some homophony (A homophonic
texture may be homorhythmic, which means that all parts have the same
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✔ Opera - an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work
combining text (called a libretto) and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting.
✔ Oratorio - a large musical composition for soloists, choir, and orchestra.
✔ Suite – also known as partita and sonata; a collection of baroque dances often
preceded by a prelude that shares same key signatures and are organized with
contrasting tempo and time signatures.
✔ Toccata - often served as an introduction to a fugue; an instrumental piece, often
designed to display the technical proficiency of a performer.
✔ Concerto - an instrumental composition written for one or more soloists accompanied
by an orchestra.
✔ Concerto Grosso - a form of baroque music in which the musical material is passed
between a small group of soloists (the concertino) and full orchestra (the ripieno or
concerto grosso).
✔ Fugue - a type of polyphonic composition or compositional technique based on a
principal theme (subject) and melodic lines (counterpoint) that imitate the principal
theme.
✔ Chorale - a short liturgical composition for organ using a chorale tune as its basis. It
was a predominant style of the German Baroque era and reached its culmination in
the works of J.S
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Directions. Complete each analogy by choosing your answer below. Write your answer on
the space provided.
Choices:
Madrigal
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Directions. There are 10 words present in the puzzle that are related to the musical elements
of selected vocal and instrumental music of the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music.
Loop all the words related to these eras and write them down on the table of classification
provided below the puzzle.
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Directions. Reflect on the question below. Write your answer in paragraph form on the space
provided. Minimum of 1 sentence and maximum of 5 sentences.
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Book:
Perez, V. V., Luna, L. N., Tomas, C. E., & Clemente, D. A. (2004). Mapeh-Cat Iv: Music,
Arts, Physical Education, and Health-Citizen's Advancement Training. Quezon City: St.
Bernadette Publications, Inc.
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Directions.
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Directions:
1. Choose from any of the 5 Main sections of the Mass. Carefully learn the melody of
your chosen section. (Songs may not be the one given as an example during our
discussion. It may be our current song sung during the celebration of the
HOLY MASS if you are catholic. If not, sing the equivalent song from your own
religion.)
2. Practice this many times as possible until you memorize the melody and the lyrics by
heart.
3. When you are ready, create a video or voice record singing your chosen song.
4. Submit your video by means of your teacher's instruction.
5. The table of the rubrics is given below for giving of score.
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Range 6 4 2
Directions. Read and understand each statement then encircle the answer of your choice.
1. He was a trouvere, a poet and a musician.
A. Thomas Morley
B. Johann Sebastian Bach
C. Adam de la Halle
D. Giovanni Peirluigi da Palestrina
2. Italian Renaissance composer of more than 105 masses and 250 motets. He is said
to be the greatest master of Roman Catholic Church music.
A. Thomas Morley
B. Antonio Vivaldi
C. Giovanni Peirluigi da Palestrina
D. Johann Sebastian Bach
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5. Considered the greatest composer of all time for he composed 1128 pieces of church
and instrumental music.
A. Johann Sebastian Bach
B. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
C. George Friedrich Handel
D. Adam de la Halle
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Book:
Perez, V. V., Luna, L. N., Tomas, C. E., & Clemente, D. A. (2004). Mapeh-Cat Iv: Music,
Arts, Physical Education, and Health-Citizen's Advancement Training. Quezon City: St.
Bernadette Publications, Inc.
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