Chapter 12

Question 1

consort

Answer 1

instrumental ensemble, 4-7 instruments. mixed ensembles common. composers did not specify instruments.

Question 2

Gabrieli

Answer 2

• polychoral motets - split choir
• ensemble canzonas = chansons = song
• sonatas = something sounded, usually instrumental - among 1st to designate specific instruments in printed parts

Question 3

Variations

Answer 3

original melody first, followed by variations of it. virtuosic.

invented in 1500s
how to achieve length and coherence in a piece without words
common for lute

Question 4

Dance Music

Answer 4

functional: meant to be danced to
stylized: based on a dance song but not actually meant to be danced to.

Minuet and Gigue.

Minuet, basse dance, gigue, sarabande, povone