Grade 7

Unit 1 – Lesson 1

Grade 7

Unit 1 – Lesson 1

Please have a seat and prepare yourself for an awesome year

First thing is first, the person to the right or left of you is your partner for the day. Introduce yourself and start talking about the piece of music you’re hearing

Do you like it? Why or why not?What type of music is this?

What does this music make you think of?

First thing is first, the person to the right or left of you is your partner for the day. Introduce yourself and start talking about the piece of music you’re hearing

Do you like it? Why or why not?What type of music is this?

What does this music make you think of?

What does Romantic mean to you?

What does Romantic mean to you?

Romantic Music Romantic music as a movement evolved from the formats, genres and musical ideas established in earlier periods, such as the classical period, and went further in the name of expression and syncretism of different art-forms with music. Romanticism does not necessarily refer to romantic love, though that theme was prevalent in many works composed during this time period, both in literature, painting, or music. Romanticism followed a path that led to the expansion of formal structures for a composition set down or at least created in their general outlines in earlier periods, and the end-result is that the pieces are "understood" to be more passionate and expressive, both by 19th century and today's audiences. Because of the expansion of form (those elements pertaining to form, key, instrumentation and the like) within a typical composition, and the growing idiosyncrasies and expressiveness of the new composers from the new century, it thus became easier to identify an artist based on his work or style. 1815-1910

Phew….what’s it all mean?

The Romantic movement was an artistic, literary, and intellectual movement that originated in the second half of the 18th century in Europe and strengthened in reaction to the Industrial Revolution. In part, it was a revolt against social and political norms of the Age of Enlightenment and a reaction against the scientific rationalization of nature. It was embodied most strongly in the visual arts, music, and literature, but had a major impact on historiography, education, and natural history.

Listen to the difference between this:Listen to the difference between this:

And this:And this:

Did they sound the same? Why?

Could you come up with a story for either?

Which seemed more complicated? Why?

Classical music is common and meant to entertain the simple mind without pushing the boundaries. It was meant to be soothing music.

Classical music is common and meant to entertain the simple mind without pushing the boundaries. It was meant to be soothing music.

Romantic music is meant to make you think more about life, and to take a small thought in your mind and make it larger.

Romantic music is meant to make you think more about life, and to take a small thought in your mind and make it larger.

You should write that down….how else can we say the difference?

You should write that down….how else can we say the difference?

Psst……Psst……

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)He was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. A crucial figure in the transition to the modern era in Western music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers.

His music is noted for its sensory component and for not often forming around one key or pitch. Often Debussy's work reflected the activities or turbulence in his own life. In French literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired Debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant.

He was one of the most prominent figures working within the field of impressionist music, though he himself intensely disliked the term when applied to his compositions. A crucial figure in the transition to the modern era in Western music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers.

His music is noted for its sensory component and for not often forming around one key or pitch. Often Debussy's work reflected the activities or turbulence in his own life. In French literary circles, the style of this period was known as symbolism, a movement that directly inspired Debussy both as a composer and as an active cultural participant.

Symbolism - is the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature.

Symbolism - is the practice of representing things by symbols, or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character. A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something other than itself, often of a more abstract nature.

Think of a symbol that best represents you. How would you

describe it? Be prepared to share next class why you think this

particular symbol represents you.

Think of a symbol that best represents you. How would you

describe it? Be prepared to share next class why you think this

particular symbol represents you.

Why do you think symbolism is a part of Romantic Music?

Grade 7

Unit 1 – Lesson 2

Grade 7

Unit 1 – Lesson 2

Turn to your neighbor and share with each other what symbol best represents you and why. Can you combine your symbols? What would you get? Horoscope symbolsHoroscope symbols