MUSIC Grade 9 - Music of Renaissance Period (Part 1) - (1st Quarter MAPEH)

Summary

Today's lesson covers music from the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods, focusing on the Renaissance. Key elements of music such as pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre, dynamics, texture, and tempo are reviewed. The Renaissance period is highlighted for its polyphonic music, word painting, and flowing melodic lines. Two main vocal forms from this era, the mass and madrigal, are explained. Notable composers include Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Thomas Morley. The lesson concludes with a summary of activities related to modules 1 and 2.

Takeaways

• 🎼 The lesson focuses on the music of the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, which are the first three periods of Western music history.
• 📚 Today's main topic is the renaissance period, characterized by discovery, innovation, and exploration in music.
• 🎵 Pitch is the first element of music discussed, defining the high and low notes that make up a melody.
• 🕒 Rhythm is the second element, consisting of patterns of sound and silences that create a steady beat.
• 🎶 Melody is the third element, combining pitch and rhythm to form the main part of a song or piece of music.
• 🌈 Timbre, also known as tone color, is the fourth element that allows us to distinguish between different instruments and voices.
• 🔊 Dynamics is the fifth element, expressing the loudness or softness of music, including crescendos and decrescendos.
• 🧶 Texture describes how sound is organized, with examples given of polyphonic, monophonic, and homophonic music.
• ⏱ Tempo is the speed of music, with four main types: adagio, andante, moderato, and allegro.
• 🔀 Binary form is a musical structure with two sections, A and B, that are repeated throughout a piece.
• 🗝 The renaissance music is mostly polyphonic, with common characteristics including imitation among voices, word painting, flowing melodic lines, and easier performance melodies.
• 🏰 Two famous types of vocal music from the renaissance are the mass, a sacred composition for the Eucharistic liturgy, and the madrigal, a secular composition originating from Italy.
• 👨‍🎨 Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina and Thomas Morley are highlighted as prominent composers of the renaissance period, with Palestrina known for sacred music and Morley for secular music.

Q & A

What are the three main periods of Western music history covered in the lesson?

The three main periods of Western music history covered in the lesson are the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods.

What is the significance of the term 'renaissance' in the context of music history?

In the context of music history, 'renaissance' signifies a period of rebirth, rediscovery, and revival, characterized by an era of discovery, innovation, and exploration in music.

What are the five elements of music discussed in the lesson?

The five elements of music discussed in the lesson are pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre, and dynamics.

How is pitch defined in the context of the lesson?

Pitch is defined as the high and low notes that make up a melody, determining how high or low a note sounds.

Can you explain the concept of rhythm as presented in the lesson?

Rhythm is made up of sounds and silences that are put together to form patterns of sound, which are repeated to create a steady beat with various kinds of beats.

What is melody in music, and how does it relate to pitch and rhythm?

Melody is a combination of pitch and rhythm, forming a pleasing series of musical notes that constitute the main part of a song or piece of music, often referred to as the theme of the composition.

What is timbre, and how does it help distinguish between different instruments or voices?

Timbre, also known as tone color, is the sound quality or characteristic that allows us to distinguish between different instruments or voices, generally referring to the quality of a sound made by a particular voice or musical instrument.

What are the two main types of dynamics in music, and what do they represent?

The two main types of dynamics in music are crescendo, which represents an increase in volume, and decrescendo, which represents a decrease in volume.

How is texture in music defined, and what are the three types of texture mentioned in the lesson?

Texture in music is used to describe how sound is organized. The three types of texture mentioned in the lesson are polyphonic, monophonic, and homophonic.

What is tempo in music, and what are the four different kinds of tempo mentioned?

Tempo is the speed at which a piece of music should be played. The four different kinds of tempo mentioned are adagio (slow), andante (moderate or walking pace), moderato (medium tempo), and allegro (quick and lively).

What is the significance of the mass and madrigal in the renaissance period, and how do they differ?

The mass is a sacred musical composition for the eucharistic liturgy, often polyphonic and intended for church use. The madrigal is a secular, polyphonic vocal composition originating from Italy, often sung during social gatherings and not for religious purposes.

Can you name two famous composers from the renaissance period and describe their contributions?

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is known as the greatest master of Roman Catholic church music during the renaissance, with compositions like 'Pope Marcello's Mass.' Thomas Morley is known for his secular music, with famous compositions such as 'Fire, Fire' and 'April is in My Mistress' Face.'

Outlines

00:00

🎼 Introduction to Music Elements and Renaissance Music

The script begins by setting the stage for a lesson on music from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, with a focus on the renaissance. It provides a recap of fundamental music elements such as pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre, dynamics, texture, tempo, and binary form. The instructor emphasizes the distinctive characteristics and historical context of the renaissance period, highlighting the importance of polyphonic music and the use of mass and madrigal as significant vocal music forms of the era.

05:00

🎶 Characteristics of Renaissance Music and Notable Compositions

This paragraph delves deeper into the specifics of renaissance music, describing its polyphonic nature, common use of imitation, word painting, flowing melodic lines, and melodies that are easier to perform. It explains the structure and characteristics of mass music, including its polyphonic sections like Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. The script also introduces the secular madrigal, contrasting it with the sacred mass and detailing its role in social gatherings of the time.

10:03

🏛 Famous Renaissance Composers and Assignment Overview

The final paragraph introduces two renowned composers of the renaissance period: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, known for his sacred music and influence on the Roman Catholic Church, and Thomas Morley, a prominent composer of secular music. The script provides brief biographical information about each composer and mentions some of their famous works. It concludes with an overview of the activities for the music modules, inviting students to engage with the material further through online responses or written answer sheets.

Keywords

💡Renaissance

The Renaissance refers to a period of European history marked by a cultural rebirth and revival of classical learning, which is central to the video's theme of exploring the music of this era. The script discusses the music of the Renaissance period, highlighting its characteristics and composers, and emphasizing its significance in the evolution of Western music.

💡Polyphonic

Polyphonic music is a style characterized by the simultaneous combination of multiple independent melodies, which is a defining feature of Renaissance music as mentioned in the script. It illustrates the complexity and richness of the compositions from this period, with examples given in the form of mass and madrigal.

💡Pitch

Pitch is defined as the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds. In the context of the video, pitch is one of the fundamental elements of music, with melodies being made up of high and low pitched notes, playing a crucial role in the composition and performance of Renaissance music.

💡Rhythm

Rhythm in music is the organization of sounds and silences into patterns, creating a steady beat. The script explains rhythm as a key element, with examples provided to demonstrate how rhythmic beats are formed and used in Renaissance compositions.

💡Melody

A melody is a pleasing sequence of musical notes that typically forms the main part of a song or piece. The script describes melody as a combination of pitch and rhythm, often referred to as the theme of a composition, which is central to the musical works of the Renaissance period.

💡Timbre

Timbre, also known as tone color, is the quality of a sound that distinguishes different types of sound production. The script mentions timbre as an element that allows us to differentiate between instruments or voices, which is important in the context of Renaissance music for its rich and varied instrumentation.

💡Dynamics

Dynamics in music refers to the volume at which it is played, with the script explaining how dynamics can change the loudness or softness of a piece. The terms 'crescendo' and 'decrescendo' are used to describe specific dynamic changes, which are relevant to the performance practices of Renaissance music.

💡Texture

Texture describes how sound is organized in a musical piece, with the script providing examples of polyphonic, monophonic, and homophonic textures. This concept is vital for understanding the structural complexity of Renaissance music, where different voices and instruments contribute to the overall sound.

💡Tempo

Tempo is the speed at which music is played, with the script detailing different tempo markings such as adagio, andante, moderato, and allegro. These terms are essential for understanding the pacing and emotional impact of Renaissance musical compositions.

💡Binary Form

Binary form is a musical structure consisting of two sections, A and B, which are repeated throughout a piece. The script introduces this form as a common structural element in Renaissance music, providing a framework for the organization of musical ideas.

💡Madrigal

A madrigal is a secular vocal composition that originated in Italy, characterized by its polyphonic texture and poetic text. The script discusses madrigals as an important secular form during the Renaissance, illustrating their role in social gatherings and their distinction from sacred music like the mass.

💡Mass

In the context of the script, a mass is a sacred musical composition that sets the text of the Eucharistic liturgy to music. It is a central form of church music during the Renaissance, with specific sections like Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, each with its own musical characteristics and functions.

Highlights

Lesson focuses on music from the medieval, renaissance, and baroque periods, the first three periods of Western music history.

Renaissance music is characterized by polyphony, imitation, word painting, flowing melodic lines, and easier melodies with fewer large leaps.

Pitch, rhythm, melody, timbre, dynamics, texture, tempo, and binary form are the key elements of music discussed.

Mass and madrigal are two famous vocal music forms from the renaissance period.

Mass is a sacred musical composition for the Eucharistic liturgy, often polyphonic and with various text settings.

Madrigal is a secular vocal polyphonic music form, originating from Italy and sung at social gatherings.

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is a renowned renaissance composer known for his sacred music and mastery of church music.

Thomas Morley is famous for his secular music compositions, including madrigals and songs.

Dynamics in music can change suddenly (crescendo) or gradually (decrescendo).

Texture in music can be described as monophonic, polyphonic, or homophonic, with examples provided.

Tempo in music has four different kinds: adagio, andante, moderato, and allegro.

Binary form in music consists of two sections, A and B, that are repeated throughout the piece.

The renaissance period represents a time of discovery, innovation, and exploration in music.

Most renaissance music was intended to be sung, either in church or as madrigals at social events.

Mass music has five different sections: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei.

Madrigal music is characterized by polyphony, a cappella singing, thorough composition, and 3-6 voices.

The lesson includes activities for students to answer and further explore the topics covered.

Transcripts

in today's lesson we will focus

on the lesson from your music module 1

and module 2.

the main lesson for the first quarter of

music is the music of medieval

renaissance and baroque period these are

the first three periods of western music

history

each period has its distinctive

characteristics

historical and cultural background and

for today

we will focus on the music of the

renaissance period

before we proceed let's have a recap of

the different elements of

music the first one is called

pitch a melody is made up of high

and low pitched notes played one after

the other

those are called pitch this is how high

or how low a note sounds

second element is rhythm

this is made up of sounds and silences

this sounds and silences are put

together

to form patterns of sound which are

repeated to create a rhythm

a rhythm has a steady beat but it may

also have

many kinds of beat young

listen to this example of a rhythmic

beat

third is melody this is a combination of

pitch and rhythm it is pleasing series

of musical notes

that form the main part of a song or

piece of music

sometimes it is also called the theme of

the composition

next one is called timber or timbre

in tagalog this is the sound quality

or tone color timber is the

characteristic

that allows us to distinguish between

one instrument

and another and the difference between

vowel sounds it generally refers to the

quality of a sound

made by a particular voice or musical

instrument

another element is dynamics

this expresses how loud or quiet the

music should be played

dynamics can change suddenly or

gradually

if the music is getting louder that is

called

crescendo and if it is getting softer

it is called de crescendo

are the two main dynamics in music

next one is called texture

texture is the word we use to describe

how sound is organized

texture may be described as how high

or low depending on the pitch

a stick or meaning one voice stands out

on top of a backing harmony

i will play an example of this different

textures

first one is polyphonic music

[Music]

second one is monophonic music

[Music]

and the last one is an example of a

homophonic

to music

[Music]

next element of music is called tempo

this is the speed at which a piece of

music should be played

it has four different kinds one

is adagio meaning slow tempo

second one is called andante

which means performed at a moderate or

walking pace

third tempo is called moderato

meaning the music is played at a medium

tempo not very fast and not very slow

and the last one is allegro which means

a quick and lively

tempo last element

is the binary binary form has two

sections

a and b then these two similar sections

that are repeated

throughout the musical piece

now let's go to the main topic of this

module which

is the music of the renaissance period

the word renaissance means rebirth

rediscover

and revival for musicians

this is an era of discovery innovation

and exploration most of the music

during this period were intended to be

sung

either as a large coral peace in church

or as madrigals here are some of the

characteristics of the music that are

produced

during the renaissance period first

music during this time are mostly

polyphonic

second imitation or pangagaya

among the voices is common

third one use of word painting in text

and music

fourth melodic lines move in a flowing

manner

and last characteristic melodies are

easier to perform

because this move along a scale with a

few

large leaps there are two vocal music

that became famous during this period

mass and madrigal mass

is a form of sacred musical composition

that sets text of the eucharistic

liturgy

into music and madrigal is a secular

vocal foliphonic music composition

which originated from italy it is

written

and expressed in a poetic text and sung

during courtly social gatherings it is

the most important secular form

during the renaissance period as you

noticed

mass and madrigal sacred

or religious music

musical compositions during this time

it is more on church and religious music

mass is literally the songs that were

used in church mass

or malaccanta the

ginagametsamangamisasasimbahan

during renaissance here are some

characteristics

of mass music first

it is polyphonic second

it may be some acapella or with

orchestral

accompaniment third text may be syllabic

meaning one note set to each syllable

or pneumatic meaning a few notes

set to one syllable or melismatic

which means many notes to one syllable

mass has five different sections

the kyrie which is the only section of

mass

with great text second is gloria

third escredo fourth is santos and

benedictus

and last one is agnos day

i will let you listen to a few parts of

this five different sections of mass

[Music]

[Music]

chris

[Music]

is

glory to god

[Music]

is

[Music]

[Music]

is

[Music]

oh

[Music]

[Music]

[Music]

oh christ the lamb of god

who takes the sin

of the world have mercy

have mercy upon

me if mass is mainly composed for church

music

madrigal is a kind of social gathering

music

madrigal is not for religious songs

it is mostly played in the renaissance

period whenever there is an

important event or social gathering

in our time today this is equivalent to

the songs that are played

when we have parties in renaissance

that is called madrigal here are some of

the characteristics of madrigal music

first is it is also polyphonic like

mass second it is sung in

acapella third it is thoroughly composed

and fourth it has frequently three to

six

voices singing in one song

here are some of the famous composers

who became popular

during the renaissance period

the first one is giovanni pierre luigi

de palestrina

he was born in rome in the year 1525

and died on february 2 1594

he is said to be the greatest master of

roman catholic church music

during the renaissance period majority

of his compositions

are sacred music he was committed to

sacred music

and has a keen interest in satisfying

the desires of church leaders

in the 16th century his most famous

composition is entitled

pope marcelo's mass

another famous renaissance composer is

thomas

morley he was born in norwich

east england he is a son of a brewer

he was a singer in the local cathedral

from his boyhood

and he became master of choristers there

in 1583.

thomas morley was the most famous

composer

of secular music in his time

some of his famous compositions are fire

fire my heart sing enchant it

fantasy april is in my mistress face

and it was a lover in his last

and that sums up the lessons for music

module 1 and 2.

we will continue the discussion of music

module 3 and 4

next week for now here are the

activities that you need to answer

in these two modules

answers only for all the activities and

as always

you can answer online in the links i

will post

or just write an answer sheet you can go

ahead and finish the activities

right after our discussion