16th Century Secular Vocal Music

Question 1

Chanson - 16th century

Answer 1

4 part - chordal texture

freedom from cantus firmus technique

Question 2

Frottola - 16th century

Answer 2

developed from the ballata
court use - topics=current events, frivolity
duple meter
text only in upper voice
bass moves by 4th and 5th
inner parts contain voice crossing
4 part - chordal texture
strophic
little use of imitation

Question 3

Early madrigal

Answer 3

4 or 5 parts - voices equally important

through composed

Question 4

“classic” Italian madrigal

Answer 4

5 part texture
increased use of chromaticism
text painting is prominant

Question 5

note nere

Answer 5

“black notes” - smaller note values that appear in the 16th century - also semiminum

Question 6

Late madrigal (1580-1600)

Answer 6

virtuoso vocal lines
more use of duet and trio texture
further increases in chromaticism
phrases separated by rests
text painting
contrasting moods

Question 7

villancico

Answer 7

Spanish secular tune of the 15th and 16th centuries.
3 or 4 voices
duple meter
ABA

Question 8

Tenorlieder

Answer 8

polyphonic, strophic German secular songs 1450-1550
3 to 5 voices
use of cantus firmus