Chapter 8 - England and Burgundy in the 15th Century

Question 1

What is the “Contenance Anglaise”?

Answer 1

This is the “English style” of music which features lots of parallel 3rds and 6th, as well as simple melodies and lots of consonance

Question 2

Describe Faburden

Answer 2

This is an English practice of improvised polyphony in three voices: the chant in the middle, with a voice a 4th above and a 3rd below it (everything in 1st inversion)

Question 3

What are Cantilenas?

Answer 3

A freecomposed English genre of Latin sacred music not based on chant. Homophonic.

Question 4

Describe the 15th century English carol

Answer 4

This is a genre that sets an English or Latin poem in two or three parts. Usually religious subject matter, features strophic stanzas with a burden or refrain

Question 5

Whose works are cited as being the most influential in bringing English style to the continent?

Answer 5

The works of John Dunstable (ca. 1390-1453

Question 6

The music of which part of Europe was the most influential in developing an international style during the 15th century?

Answer 6

The music of the Burgundian lands of central to northern France and the low countries