Music and Dance Genres
Music and Dance Genres
Music and Dance Genres
* PAINTING
- The creation of Adam
The creation of Adam encapsulates the triumph of disegno over the lesser art of colorito.
*ARCHITECTURE
- Coliseum in Rome
The Colosseum stands today as a symbol of the power, genius, and brutality of the Roman Empire.
*SCULPTURE
- The Thinker
The pose is one of deep thought and contemplation, and the statue is often used as an image to represent
philosophy.
*LITERATURE
- Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18
To praise his beloved’s beauty and describe all how their beauty is preferable to a summer day.
*MUSIC
- Beethoven wrote and composed the “Symphony No.9”
To impart a universal message of hope and unity to all of mankind.
*RELIGION
- A mass celebration where was used
Music was written for performance in a religious rite of worship.
*ENTERTAINMENT
- A palace get-together where music and dance were observed
Storytelling, music, drama, dance, and different kinds of performances exist in all cultures, were supported
in royal courts, developed into sophisticated forms, and over time became available to all citizens.
Praise
compe and
worship dance
titor
election theater
PURPOSE OF
wedding tribal
MUSIC
birthday
fiesta
Shows/ burial
gigs concert
Six classifications prove that this is important to the socio-cultural aspects of human life in a
civilized society.
1. MUSIC FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES
Music is used to worship in most denominations. Because music pleases and delightfully heightens
human senses, which in turn allows people to praise through a medium that makes worship more enjoyable,
music is almost universally an aspect of religion.
Examples:
Mosque Music
Dervish Lodge music
Liturgical Music
Examples:
Exhibition entertainment
Live entertainment
Mass media entertainment industry
Examples:
A boat song
Song in slow triple time
A mournful song
Example:
A song was sung at feast
Youth culture
Racial integration
Example:
R&B
Hip hop
THE SIX MAJOR PERIODS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC
Samples:
Rom Condeno’s “Music of Medieval Period”
Gesmusic “Medieval Musicians”
1. WIND INSTRUMENTS – include the flute (transverse woodwind instrument), and trumpet (extremely
limited range of notes being played and used to send orders during the battles).
Samples:
Lisa Balvanz “Medieval ancient flute”
Victor Eijkhout “Suck but, Medieval ancient trumpet”
2. STRING INSTRUMENTS – are the lute (a large pear-shaped body with gut strings), fiddle (developed from
500 Byzantine Lyra, which turned into the violin during 1500), gittern (ancestor of guitar, similar to a lute,
plucked with a quill and strings are made of the gut).
Samples:
Joseph W. Drexel “Sixtus Rauhwolff’s Lute 1596”
Seraphim Protos “Fiddle in Steven Lee’s Baroque Bow and Beginners”
Pinterest “Gitter” Rome
3. PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS – include the dulcimer (plucked by striking the strings with small hammers),
tambourine (resembling a shallow drum with small metal disks around the edge), drums (barrel-shaped
instrument being struck with the sticks or hands).
Samples:
Marcille Wallis “Dulcimer image”
Michael Dooley “Tambourine Image” Lone starb Percussion, 1978”
Ancient image drum
Samples:
John S. Knox “Pope Gregory the Great image “
Guillaume de Machaut
Hopkin, Owen, Hildegard of Bingen image
mass
motet
THE RENAISSANCE PERIOD (1400-1600)
The period of turmoil brought the dark ages, and the revival of culture from Greece and Rome ushered
in the reawakening of the arts known as Renaissance or Rebirth. During the Renaissance period music
underwent development.
1. Through the improvement of the printing press, music began to circulate all over Europe.
2. Women were accepted to be with men in the musical scene.
3. Polyphonic type of music began.
4. Aristocrats and rich people could afford to hire musicians for celebrations and events.
5. Secular music became widespread as it was commercially recognized.
6. Instrumental gained its attractiveness to many compared to the vocal music
7. Vocal music still exists.
Samples:
Michael Johnson’s “Renaissance Period Music”
Renaissance music and dance “Female musicians”
As characterized during this period, polyphony in music gained popularity. During this period the following
terminologies were commonly used:
1. HARMONY - 2 or more notes being played at the same time;
2. TRIAD – 3 notes being played at the same time and its interval is in thirds;
3. MAJOR TRIAD – happy tune reduced (formula; 4hs, 3hs of the interval used)
4. MINOR TRIAD – sad tune is reduced (formula:4hs, 3hs)
5. WORD PAINTING – a musical representation of specific poetic images;
6. RENAISSANCE MOTET – a polyphonic chorale work set to a sacred Latin text other than the
ordinary of the mass;
7. RENAISSANCE MASS – a polyphonic chorale composition made of 5 sections; Kyrie, Gloria, Credo,
Sanctus, and Agnus Dei and
8. RENAISSANCE MADRIGAL – secular vocal sons wherein the music is set to poems in various
languages like Italian, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, and English.
The Renaissance period produced famous composers who contributed their compositions to greatness. They
were:
Josquin des Perez – a Flemish composer from Hainaut (now a part of Belgium) founder of a
Renaissance Motet, contemporary of da Vinci and Columbus, and his famous work is Ave Maria… Virgo
Serena (1475);
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina – the founder of renaissance mass, devoted himself to music for the
catholic church and his famous work is Pope Marcellus Mass (1552-1553); and
Thomas Weelkes – one of the finest English Madrigals, an organist, and church composer, and his
famous work is As Vesta Was Descending (1601) in honor of Queen Elizabeth
The following were the characteristics of music during the classical period;
1. CONTRAST OF MOOD – the music may change gradually or suddenly.
2. RHYTHM – classical music does have a flexibility and wide array of rhythmic patterns used.
3. TEXTURE – is being treated the same as the rhythm and usually in homophy in which there are
shifts in a gradual, or sudden manner.
4. MELODY – the most tuneful, easy to remember, and often sounds balanced.
5. DYNAMICS AN PIANO – focused on the interest of expressing shades of emotions that lead to a
wide spread of gradual dynamic changes.
6. CLASSICAL FORM – a composition that has 4 parts.
The complete set of wind instrument constitutes of two sub-sections, the woodwind and brass section were
also used during this period.
Characteristics:
INDIVIDUALLY OF STYLE - every composer has its own uniqueness and trademark.
EXPRESSIVE SUBJECTS – the melodic line has a very catchy tune.
NATIONALISM – creating music promotes national identity, using folksongs, dances, legends, the
history of their homelands, and loving one’s country or heritage.
EXOTICISM – it is a composition where music draws inspiration from foreign influences.
CHROMATIC HARMONY – this is the usage of chords not found within a major or minor scale.
EXPRESSIVE RANGE OF DYNAMICS, PITCH, AND TEMPO – this is the wide array of dynamics from ffff
to pppp, a wide range of pitches from very low to highest register of tones, and gradual or sudden
change of time signature used.
TERMINOLOGIES;
1. ART SONG – it is a composition for solo voice and piano.
2. STROPHIC FORM – it is the repetition of the same music for every stanza.
3. THROUGH-COMPOSED FORM – it is the writing of new music for every stanza.
4. PROGRAM MUSIC – it is the instrumental associated with a story, poem, idea scene, or event.
5. PIANO INSTRUMENTAL REPERTOIRE - it is an instrumental composition designed for piano.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
- It is the same step-up of musical instruments used in the classical period.
FAMOUS COMPOSERS
JOHANNES BRAHMS – composed several compositions in all forms except opera, known to fulfill the
predictions of Robert Schumana that he will be the most influential composer during his time and his
famous work- Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op.90 (1883).
FREDERIC CHOPIN – known as the only composer who has very huge hands, and had a hand cast; were
concentrated only in piano solos his popular work, fantasia impromptu (1834).
PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY – fused the national and international elements and influences to create
his music with intensive and passionate compositions; his notable work- Was the Nutcracker (1892).
CHARACTERISTICS:
CONSONANCE – these are the use of stable chords.
DISSONANCE – it is no longer tied down to its former function but has become an entity itself and the
chords are unstable.
NEW CHORDS – the 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, 13ths, and other forms of intervals like the fourth (from DO-FA
et al)
COMPOUND METERS – it’s a combination of 2-time signatures and creating new set of meters used in
compositions.
Changing of clefs and meters from time to time.
Simple tunes yet unpredictable or catchy tunes, which are easily remembered.
TERMINOLOGIES:
JAZZ – music rooted in improvisation, characterized by syncopation rhythm, a steady beat and unique
tome color.
RHYTHM AND BLUES – a dance music of African Americans that fused blues, jazz, and gospel styles.
MUSICAL – is a type of theatrical performance that fuses script, acting, spoken dialogues with music,
singing, dancing, and with the usage of costumes, scenery and spectacle.
ROCK MUSIC – a vocal music with a hard, driving beat often featuring electric guitar accompaniment
with heavily amplified sound.
REGGAE – a style of music that is originated in Jamaica with strongly accented beat.
LOVE SONG – a lyrical, musical or poetic expression of romantic love
ELECTRIC MUSIC – a music that involves electronic processing such as recording and editing and whose
reproduction involves the use of loud speakers.
DIITAL MUSIC – music that has been recorded in or converted to a digital format.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS:
o Saxophone – a member of a brass family of the instrument with a single reed mouthpiece, used
especially in jazz and dance music.
o Electric guitar – a guitar with a built-in pickup or pick-ups which convert string vibrations into electrical
signal for amplification.
o Synthesizer – is an electronic musical instrument that generates audio signals.
o Digital generated sounds – any composition that involves the usage of a computer in recording format
that includes the sounds of musical instruments as well as sound effects.
2. Hard Music – is a harsh and loud. Rock is vocal music with a hard, driving beat, often featuring electric
guitar accompaniment with heavily amplified sound. Hard Rock is a sub-genre of rock music typically
with a heavy aggressive vocal, distorted electric guitars, keyboard and drums. Progressive Rock is a
style of rock that begun in the 70s which characterized by classical influences thausees the keyboard
and electric guitar instruments throughout the composition. Heavy Metal is a hardcore sound its vocal
aspect is like shouting (growling) with heavy drums and amplified sounds. Death Metal is an extreme
subgenre of heavy metal that constitutes a complex style of hammy and melody of its composition as
well as unpredictable time signature.
2. Hard music
- Punk music is a sub-genre of rock in which trash words and/or vulgar terms are used for the lyrics in
order to express oneself with major utilization of electric guitars. Pop Rock is a sub-genre of rock that
has a mix of catchy popular style of light lyrics typically with electric guitar-based aspect. Disco is a
composition of music that has a dance-like rhythm. Alternative rock music refers to sub-genre of rock
that is distinctive underground mainstream music which started in 70s and popularized in the 80s. Rap
music is a style of popular music, develop by disc jockeys and urban blacks in the late 70s in which an
instant, recurring beat pattern provides the background and counterpoint for rapped, slangy, and often
boastful rhyming words by a vocalist. Grunge is a kind of rock that is considered hybrid in nature which
constitutes the elements of punk and metal
The list of notable traditional indigenous musical instruments of the Philippines, which are classified
into three sets instruments. These tribal instruments vary according to size, shape, and usage.
IDIOPHONES or AEROPHONES MEMBRANOPHONES
CHRORDOPHONES (wind instruments) (percussion instruments)
(string instruments)
Buktot is made of coconut shell Bansik is a bamboo flute with 3 Dabakan is an hourglass-shaped
with a piece of wood and a holes from the Negrito of drum.
fingerboard to hold the string. Zambales.
Gansa is a hand-held gong.
Kudyapi is a 2-stringed boat lute Ulali is a flute with 6 holes.
with horse hair. Bunkaka is made of bamboo with
Palensag is a nose flute of Kalinga. slit that produces a buzzing sound.
Bamboo biolin is a 3-stringed
violin of the Aeta people. Suling is a vertical flute. Kulintang is a set of 8 embossed
gongs placed within a wooden frame.
Kolitong is a bamboo zither. Tambuli is made from a horn of
an animal. Agong is a large gong placed hanging
within its frame.
Sahunay is a bamboo flute with a
Kubing is a piece of thin bamboo with
cone-shaped bell.
a slit at the center.
Movement in music
Movement is a terminology that refers to a self-contained part of a musical composition or musical
form. Performance of the complete work requires all the movements to be performed in succession.
The usage of movements can be traced within the Baroque period. Their movement of tone colors, rich
in dynamics and very melodious in terms of the themes as shown in their compositions during their era.
Sample Musical Movement Orchestration in Different periods.
The most popular movements are The most popular movement is The most popular movement is
the Spring and Winter the 1st movement – Allegro con the 1st movement – Allegro molto
movements. brio appassionato
1st Movement – Spring 1st Movement – Allegro con brio 1st Movement – Allegro moto
2nd Movement – Summer 2nd Movement – Andante con appassionato
3rd Movement – Autumn moto 2nd Movement – Andante
4th Movement – Winter 3rd Movement – Allegro scherzo 3rd Movement – Allegro molto
4th Movement – Allegro vivace
4th Movement – Allegro non
troppo
Texture in Music
Kinds of
texture
Polypho Partner
ny song
Kinds of
texture
Heterop Round
hony song
Homophony
Music Ensemble
Music ensemble is otherwise known as music group or musical group of people who perform using
musical instruments or vocals or both. The group members comprise at least four (quarter) and above.
Kinds
Music Ensemble is classified into different kinds such as:
Band
Chamber music
Chorale
Jazz
Quartet
Quintet
Orchestra
Symphony
To organize a music ensemble, do the following:
(1) Decide what kind of musical ensemble you like to come up with,
(2) identify your members – usually there is an audition foe this to come up with the best selections of
members;
(3) be sure to come up with your group’s rules or regulations,
(4) determine the genre of music you want to perform;
(5) start to gather the music,
(6) begin to do rehearsal s or practices,
(7) involves yourselves in making cover recordings or videos and have your group’s own identity or
trademark and
(8) in dealing with ensemble, be reminded that your group must have cooperation, unity, and teamwork in
order to achieve success.
DANCE
Dance is a non-verbal communication art that uses primarily body movements with the use of music.
Dance is a medium of expression, social interaction and presentation in a spiritual or performative setting. It
involves choreography of body actions with company of music.
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Elements of Dance
body
energy action
B.A.S.T.E
time space
Body is a very essential element without it there is no possible movement. Action refers to the movement of
the execution of the dance using projections, balance, sway, wiggle, and other movements depending on the
chosen dance genre. Space refers to dance hall or the stage where the dance is presented. Time element for
dance refers to speed of the execution depending on how slow and how fast the dance genre is to be executed. Dance
performance is dependent on the energy of the dancers.
CLASSIFICATION OF DANCE
SOLO DANCE – are performed by only one dancer, just like an interpretative dance in a ballet.
PARTNER DANCE – require two dancers to pair in the dance presentation, this a typical among ball dances.
GROUP DANCES – require more than two dancers in the presentation. Folk dances and festival dances.
KINDS OF DANCES
Dance is classified into two competitive dances and the dance-sports. Competitive dances include: ballet, jazz, and hip
hop. Dance-sports is classified into three: the international standard, international Latin, and the open competition.
o Dance sport - includes Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Foxtrot and Quickstep.
o International Latin – includes Samba, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba, Paso Doble and Jive.
o Open Competition – includes the World of dance, so you think you can dance.