Chapter 6

Question 1

Ars Antiqua

Answer 1

Latin for Old Art. Music notation using rhythmic modes.

Question 2

Ars Nova

Answer 2

Latin for New Art. created meters that correspond to our 9/8, 6/8, 3/4, and 2/4. ***innovations in rhythmic notation
* Motet: subjects more political, structures more
complex (ex: isorhythm)
* Secular songs: polyphonic, use “formes fixes”
structure

Question 3

Ballade

Answer 3

One of three formes fixes (fixed forms) of Guillaume de Machaut’s secular songs. aabC rhyme scheme.

Question 4

Ballata

Answer 4

The Italian equivalent of the French Virelai

Question 5

Caccia

Answer 5

popular-style melody set in strict canon with 2 voices. Caccia means “chase”, as in the voices may feel like they are chasing eachother.

Question 6

Color

Answer 6

In an Isorhythmic Motet, color is the repeating melodic pattern

Question 7

Formes Fixes

Answer 7

Latin for Fixed Form. Refers to the three forms of French poetry from Machaut. ballade, rondeau, and virelai.

Question 8

Isorhythmic Motet

Answer 8

Tenors are composed of segments of identical rhythm that recur throughout the piece. Repeated melodic pattern = color, repeated rhythmic pattern = talea.

Question 9

Landini

Answer 9

Italian composer of Tranceto period. Like the Italian version of Guillaume de Machaut.

Question 10

Madrigal

Answer 10

1. song for 2 or 3 voices without instrumental accompaniment
2. all voices sing same text
   a. idyllic, pastoral, satirical, or love poem
3. 2 or more 3-line stanzas set to same music

Question 11

Guillaume de Machaut

Answer 11

1300-1377 Leading French ars nova composer
* Cleric, canon of Reims cathedral
* Composed sacred and secular works:
isorhythmic motets, Masses, chansons
* Note hocket: 2 voices alternating in
rapid succession

Question 12

Rondeau

Answer 12

One of three formes fixes (fixed forms) of Guillaume de Machaut’s secular songs. Rhyme form ABaaAbAB.
Polyphonic (4-voice)
* Treble-dominated
(carries text instead of
tenor–THIS IS NEW!)
* Theme of love
* Not meant to be a
danced song

Question 13

Talea

Answer 13

In an Isorhythmic Motet, talea is repeating rhythmic pattern, usually shorter than color

Question 14

Trecento

Answer 14

Italian music in the 1300s

Question 15

Virelai

Answer 15

One of three formes fixes (fixed forms) of Guillaume de Machaut’s secular songs. Virelai form: AbbaA
Monophonic
* Theme of love
* Poetic rhymes emphasized with musical
motives, frequent repetitions
* Chanson baladée (danced song)

Question 16

Philippe de Vitry

Answer 16

French musician, poet, and bishop. Wrote Ars Nova, treatise in which he names the new French music style.