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MAPEH
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
Music of the Classical Period:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
MAPEH – Grade 9
Quarter 2 – Module 2: Music of the Classical Period: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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MAPEH
Quarter 2 – Module 2:
A Classical Life of
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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 Classical period. MU9CL-
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And we will focus our learning objectives with the following:

1. Identify the musical period and the compositions of Mozart

2. Compare and contrast the two compositions of Mozart
3. Explain the characteristics of the “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”

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

Let Us Try
WORD SEARCH
Instruction: Encircle the words that you think are the compositions
of Mozart

T H E M A G I C F L U T E A G A L H

F L H L M N U W E R R Y S O N A T A

G O R R A G I F F O E G A I R R A M

M O Z A R T R E W Q P L K B Y E I D

I E A H O M O P H O N I C O U R V T

G U I X C R T H J K L O U A A I D J

D O N G I O V A N N I H P M Y S W L
Guide Questions:

1. Which among the compositions are you familiar with? Why?

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2. What do you think are the center of ideals during Classical period?
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Let Us Study
After a place grew Neoclassicism, a revival of Classical thought and
style that passed through art, philosophy and politics. Now, it was
the age of democracy, this is the time of the American and French
revolutions, and the era of the common man. This new era carried on to
music. Between roughly 1750 and 1820, the music now simpler, lighter,
and with less ornamentation took on the style later categorized as that of
the Classical Period.

FAMOUS CLASSICAL PERIOD COMPOSER

Full Name
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Birth date
January 27, 1756
Death date
December 5, 1791
Place of Birth
Salzburg, Austria
  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg,
Austria. He was the sole surviving son of Leopold and Maria Pertl
Mozart.
 He is a child prodigy and most amazing genius in musical history.
 He experimented in all kinds of music and composed over 700 works.
 Due to mismanaged finances he lived his life in poverty, died young
and buried in an unknown grave.
 His famous compositions were: “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don
Giovanni” (1789), “The Magic Flute”, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony
No. 4 in G Major, and Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311.

VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

 Sonata – a multi-movement work for solo instrument. Sonata came
from the “Sonaire” which means to make a sound.
 Sonata Allegro Form - the most important form that developed during
the

Classical era consists of 3 distinct sections:

 Exposition – first section in sonata-allegro form
 Development – is the middle part of the sonata-allegro form
 Recapitulation – repeats the theme as they first emerge in the opening
exposition.
 Concerto – a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental
soloist or
orchestra.
 Symphony – a multi-movement work for orchestra, the symphony is
derived
from the word “Sinfonia” which means “a harmonious sounding
together.”

Classical Opera
There are two distinct styles of opera, Opera Seria and Opera Buffa were
developed during the Classical Period.

 Opera Seria – a serious opera usually implies heroic or tragic drama

that employs mythological characters inherited from the Baroque
period.
 Opera Buffa – a comic opera from Italy made use of everyday
characters and situations, spoken dialogues, lengthy arias and was
spiced with sight gags, naughty humor and social satire.
EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK

This music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a 1787 composition for a

chamber ensemble. “A little serenade” was a German title rendered more
literally as “a little night music”. The serenade was completed in Vienna on
August 10, 1787.

Movements (The work has four movements):

I.Allegro II. Romanze: Andante III.Menuetto: Allegretto IV. Rondo: Allegro

Let Us Practice
Compare and contrast
Choose two compositions of Mozart from the Classical Period. Compare and
contrast the two using the following indicators:

1. Name of Mozart’s
composition and
give 2 facts about
it.

2. Distinct styles of
performance of
each composition.

3. Describe the
setting,
composition, role of
composers/perfor
mers

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 Let Us Practice More
Listen to the music of Mozart’s famous composition “Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik”. After listening to the music, explain the characteristics
of his composition

Characteristics of Music by Mozart

“Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”

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 Let Us Remember

•Classical period music has a lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music
and is less complex and it is mainly homophonic.
•Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was part of the Classical Era and he was a
musician capable of playing multiple instruments.
•His famous compositions were: “The Marriage of Figaro” (1786), “Don
Giovanni” (1789), “The Magic Flute”, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony
No. 4 in G Major, and Sonata No. 11 in A Major K311.
•EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK is a famous composition of Mozart. It is often
rendered more literally as “a little night music.” It is completed in Vienna on
August 10, 1787.
•The melody is simple and easy to remember. There is extensive use of
dynamics and phrases are very regular and of the same length. It has a
lighter, clearer texture than Baroque music and is less complex. It is mainly
homophonic, using a clear melody line over a subordinate chordal
accompaniment, but counterpoint was by no means forgotten, especially
later in the period.are most of the characteristics of Classical Period music.

Let Us Assess
Direction: Write the correct answer in the blank before each
number
_____1.Which of the following dates of the classical period where
the music has a certain time period?
a.1730-1820 c. 1600-1750
b.1450-1600 d. 1825-1900
_____2. Which ideal received more emphasis in the classical period?
a.practicality c. religion
b.emotions or feelings d. intellectual pursuits
_____3. Classical period have significant changes in the previous era, what
city was the center of musical culture during these era and has great
influenced in the cultural background?
a.Bonn c. Rome
b.Vienna d. Salzburg
_____4.Which of these is one of the most important ideals in classical music,
art and architecture?
a. Balance c. Emotion
b. Ornamentation d. Minimalism
_____5. Why Classical Period considered as simple and beautiful?
a. More complex c. Clearer texture
b. Polyphonic d. unclear melody line

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_____6. Why is Mozart known as The Child Prodigy?
a. The young composer could pick up tunes on the piano at the age of 3.
b. He can perform several instruments
c. Even at 5, he absorbed everything to do with music and has a
tremendous appetite without effort
_____7. Which of the following is NOT an opera written by Mozart?
a. Don Giovanni c. The Marriage of Figaro
b. The Magic Flute d. Fidelio
_____8. In which city was the center of musical culture during the classical
period?
a. Salzburg c. Bonn
b. Vienna d. Rome
_____9. Which of the following operas imply heroic or tragic drama that
employs mythological characters inherited from the Baroque period.
a. German Opera c. Opera Buffa
b. Italian Opera d. Opera Seria
_____10. What is the general texture of Classical period music?
a. Monophonic c. Heterophonic
b. Homophonic d. Polyphonic

Let Us Enhance
Write the word TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if it is
otherwise.

_______1. The music of this Classical era is known for its clarity, repose,
balance and emotions.
_______2. Mozart was a child prodigy and the most genius in musical
history.
_______3. Mozart lived a wealthy lifestyle with financial security.
_______4. The music of Classical era is known for its clarity, repose, balance,
and homophonic
_______5. Mozart experimented all kinds of music and composed over 200
works.

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 Let Us Reflect

Today you have learned about the life and works of Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart and his famous composition “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”.
It's a classic tune from the Classical period. Listen to how the melody sits
perfectly on top of the lower strings - it's eminently hummable. When it
comes down to it, that's what defined the classical period's sound. It was the
first time when melody really became the most important thing to get right.

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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Answer Key

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