Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
DepEd Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
DIVISION OF EASTERN SAMAR
Pedro E. Candido Memorial National High School
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN MUSIC 10
MAPEH 10
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EXPLORE
QUARTER 1: MUSIC OF THE 20TH CENTURY

The start of the 20th century saw the rise of distinct musical styles that reflected a move
away from the conventions of earlier Western classical music. These new styles were:
Impressionism, Primitivism, Neo-classicism, Avant-garde music and Modern nationalism.

The distinct musical styles of the 20th century would not developed if not for the musical
genius of individual composers such as Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Arnold Schoenberg,
Bela Bartok, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofieff, and George Gershwin. They stand out as the
moving forces behind the innovative and experimental styles mentioned above.

LEARN

Distinctive musical elements of the 20th century music:

 Impressionism
- One of the earlier forms clearly declaring the entry of 20 th century music was known as
impressionism. This was based on art movement started by 19 th century Paris-based
visual artists, specifically Claude Monet through his painting Impression Sunrise. The
term found its way to music in the late 19 th and early 20th century among French
composers.
 Primitivism
- Primitivistic music is tonal through stressing of one note as more important than the
others. New sounds are synthesized from old ones by juxtaposing two simple events to
create a more complex new event. In its purest form, primitivism combines two familiar or
simple ideas together creating new sounds.
 Neo-Classicism
- Neo-Classicism was a moderating factor between the emotional excesses of the Romantic
period and violent impulses of the soul of expressionism. The musical element of the Neo-
Classicism was a partial return to an earlier style of writing, the tightly-knit form of
Classical period, and combined tonal harmonies with slight dissonances.
 Avant-Garde Music
- Closely associated with electronic music, the avant-garde movement dealt with the
parameters or the dimensions of sound in space. The avant-garde style exhibited a new
attitude toward musical mobility, whereby the order of note groups could be varied so that
musical continuity could be altered.
 Electronic Music
- The capacity of electronic machines such as synthesizers, amplifiers, tape recorders, and
loudspeakers to create different sounds was put to creative use by 20 th century
composers.
 Chance Music
- Chance Music refers to a style in which the piece sounds different at every performance
because of the random techniques of production, including the use of ring modulators or
natural elements that become a part of the music. Most of the sounds emanate from the
surroundings, both natural and man-made, such as honking cars, rustling leaves,
blowing wind, dripping water, or ringing phone.

ENGAGE
Direction: Write the characteristics of the following musical elements during the 20 th century.

MUSICAL ELEMENTS CHARACTERISTICS

1. Impressionism

2. Primitivism

3. Neo-Classicism

4. Avant-Garde Music

5. Electronic Music

6. Chance Music

APPLY
Direction: Fill in the blanks by the following musical elements.
1.It refers to a style in which the piece sounds different at every performance
because of the random techniques of production, including the use of ring modulators or natural
elements that become a part of the music.
2. Most of the sounds emanate from the surroundings, both natural and
man-made, such as honking cars, rustling leaves, blowing wind, dripping water, or ringing
phone.
3. One of the earlier forms clearly declaring the entry of 20th century music.
4. It was a moderating factor between the emotional excesses of the
Romantic period and violent impulses of the soul of expressionism.
5. New sounds are synthesized from old ones by juxtaposing two simple
events to create a more complex new event.
6. It is a style exhibited a new attitude toward musical mobility, whereby the
order of note groups could be varied so that musical continuity could be altered.
7. The capacity of electronic machines such as synthesizers, amplifiers, tape
recorders, and loudspeakers to create different sounds was put to creative use by 20 th century
composers.
8. The musical element of this musical style was a partial return to an
earlier style of writing, the tightly-knit form of Classical period, and combined tonal harmonies
with slight dissonances.
9. This music is tonal through stressing of one note as more important than
the others.
10. It combines two familiar or simple ideas together creating new sounds.

Reference:
Horizons 10 (Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Learners)

Prepared by:

MA. LAURICE D. BAQUILOD

MAPEH Teacher
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
 DepEd Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)
DIVISION OF EASTERN SAMAR
Pedro E. Candido Memorial National High School
ANSWER’S KEY IN MUSIC 10
MAPEH 10

ENGAGE
Direction: Write the characteristics of the following musical elements during the 20 th century.

MUSICAL ELEMENTS CHARACTERISTICS

1. Impressionism This was based on art movement started by

19th century Paris-based visual artists,
specifically Claude Monet through his painting
Impression Sunrise. The term found its way to
music in the late 19th and early 20th century
among French composers.

2. Primitivism Primitivistic music is tonal through stressing of

one note as more important than the others.
New sounds are synthesized from old ones by
juxtaposing two simple events to create a more
complex new event.
3. Neo-Classicism Neo-Classicism was a moderating factor
between the emotional excesses of the
Romantic period and violent impulses of the
soul of expressionism.
4. Avant-Garde Music The avant-garde style exhibited a new attitude
toward musical mobility, whereby the order of
note groups could be varied so that musical
continuity could be altered.

5. Electronic Music The capacity of electronic machines such as

synthesizers, amplifiers, tape recorders, and
loudspeakers to create different sounds was
put to creative use by 20th century composers.
6. Chance Music Chance Music refers to a style in which the
piece sounds different at every performance
because of the random techniques of
production, including the use of ring
modulators or natural elements that become a
part of the music.

APPLY
Direction: Fill up the blanks by the following musical styles.
Chance Music 1.It refers to a style in which the piece sounds different at every performance
because of the random techniques of production, including the use of ring modulators or natural
elements that become a part of the music.
Chance Music 2. Most of the sounds emanate from the surroundings, both natural and
man-made, such as honking cars, rustling leaves, blowing wind, dripping water, or ringing
phone.
Impressionism 3. It is one of the earlier forms clearly declaring the entry of 20 th century
music.
Neo-Classicism 4. It was a moderating factor between the emotional excesses of the Romantic
period and violent impulses of the soul of expressionism.
Primitivism 5. New sounds are synthesized from old ones by juxtaposing two simple
events to create a more complex new event.
Avant-Garde music 6. It is a style exhibited a new attitude toward musical mobility, whereby
the order of note groups could be varied so that musical continuity could be altered.
Electronic music 7. The capacity of electronic machines such as synthesizers, amplifiers, tape
recorders, and loudspeakers to create different sounds was put to creative use by 20 th century
composers.
Neo-Classicism 8. The musical element of this musical style was a partial return to an
earlier style of writing, the tightly-knit form of Classical period, and combined tonal harmonies
with slight dissonances.
Primitivism 9. This music is tonal through stressing of one note as more important than
the others.
Primitivism 10. It combines two familiar or simple ideas together creating new sounds.

Reference:
Horizons 10 (Music and Arts Appreciation for Young Learners)

Prepared by:

MA. LAURICE D. BAQUILOD

MAPEH Teacher