Lessons:

• Medieval Times and Music
• Gregorian Chant
• Renaissance Period and Music
• Renaissance Composers
  
   

Assignments

1. Is it or Not?
2. Medieval Instrument Report
3. Renaissance Report
4. Name that Tune
5. Unit 4 Quiz

Unit Goals and Objectives - The student will:

• learn about the historical significance and music of the Medieval Style Period
• learn about the art, architecture, literature and music of the Renaissance Style Period

TEKS covered in this Unit:

(1)  Foundations: music literacy. The student describes and analyzes music and musical sounds. The student develops organizational skills, engages in problem solving, and explores the properties and capabilities of various musical idioms. The student is expected to:
(E)  explore elements of music such as rhythm, meter, melody, harmony, key, expression markings, texture, form, dynamics, and timbre through literature selected for performance;
 

(5)  Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates music to history, culture, and the world. The student is expected to:
(A)  compare and contrast music by genre, style, culture, and historical period