Jobelyn L.
Malisa
Let’s Check
Activity 1. Now that you know the basic concept of music let us check how well you understand the
topic. Would you mind choosing the best answer?
1. The sudden change in tempo as a way for a musician to express himself/herself without worrying
about keeping with the beat is called _________.
A. Largo C. Accelerando
B. Rubato D. Adagio
2. It is considered as the internal clock of music.
A. Notes C. Drum
B. Tempo D. Beat
3. Use to describe a musical sound as high or low is called _________.
A. Variations C. Theme
B. Syncopations D. Pitch
4. Beethoven’s composition has a more tense feeling as it progresses by adding a sudden
outburst texture?
A. Third Harmony C. Fifth Harmony
B. Third Symphony D. Fifth Symphony
5. Refers to a very soft sound of dynamics in music
A. Pianissimo C. Forte
B. Mezzo Piano D. Fortissimo
6. When the sound of a beating drum progresses, the sound becomes louder and louder as
in a march; this is called ________?
A. Pitch C. Crescendo
B. Volume D. Decrescendo
7. What does this symbol > mean in music?
A. Accelerando C. Crescendo
B. Ritardando D. Decrescendo
8. What is the time signature of Lupang Hinirang?
A. 2/2 B. 3/2 C. 4/2 D. 4/4
9. Does this refer to the uniqueness of sound produced by an instrument or the human voice?
A. Timbre or Tone Colors C. Melody
B. Harmony D. Texture
10. How many elements are there in music?
A. 8 C. 5
B. 9 D. 6
Activity 2. Look at the image below and decide what type of orchestral instrument is introduced.
A. Woodwind B. Brass Family C. Percussion D. String
1. Trombone – B. Brass Family
2. Viola – D. String
3. Tambourine – C. Percussion
4. Oboe – A. Woodwind
5. Flute – A. Woodwind
6. French Horn – B. Brass Family
7. Cymbals – C. Percussion
8. Harp – D. String
9. Drum – C. Percussion
10. Tuba – B. Brass Family
Let’s Analyze
Activity 1. Please click the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW3JuoVRSHg and watch the video
about the evolution of music. After you watch the video, answer the following questions.
1. Describe the characteristics of classical music.
- Emphasis on beauty, elegance and balance. More variety and contrast within a piece than
Baroque (dynamics, instruments, pitch, tempo, key, mood and timbre). Melodies tend to be
shorter than those in baroque, with clear-cut phrases, and clearly marked cadences.
2. Describe the characteristics of modern music.
- Modern composers have taken a closer look at rhythm, instrumentation, tone color, form,
performance techniques. Harmony and melody are no longer the sole basis of musical
structure. Increased use of percussion, and use of standard instruments in non-standard
ways were important developments in this era.
3. Which do you prefer, classical music or the modern one? Explain your answer.
- Modern because modern technology has enabled all aspects of the music composition and
recording processes to be of far higher quality than previous methods. We have become less
ignorant about what constitutes truly good music as a result of technological advancements.
In a Nutshell
Activity 1. Now that you have learned the basic concept of music, your final task in this unit is to present
a one-minute song performance. You are free to choose any music genre (e.g., Rock, Pop, Jazz, Rhythm
and Blues, Classical Music, etc.). Please apply the different elements of music. Have fun!
