Exam 2 Flashcards
What songs are A Cappella?
“My Lord Help Me to Pray”
“Sing Joyfully”
What form is “My Lord Help Me to Pray?”
Call and response
What is the texture of “My Lord Help Me to Pray?”
Polyphonic
Who composed “Since Robin Hood?”
Weelkes
What language is “Since Robin Hood” written in?
English
What genre is “Since Robin Hood?”
Madrigal
What does “Since Robin Hood” use in its rhythm?
Poetic meter
What is “Since Robin Hood” about?
It talks about a guy dancing for 9 days.
Who composed “Sing Joyfully?”
Byrd
What genre is “Sing Joyfully?”
Anthem
What texture is “Sing Joyfully?”
Polyphonic (imitation)
How many voices are in “Sing Joyfully?”
6
What’s different about “The Cricket?”
It has a lot of word painting.
What texture is “The Cricket?”
Monophonic
Who composed “The Cricket?”
Prez
What is Humanism?
A movement that explored human interests and values through science, philosophy, and the arts.
What was the impact of humanism?
Now, with humanism, Man is the superior being and the central focus of music and the arts.
What happened with the Catholic Church?
The unity of the Catholic Church is gone forever.
What was the reason for the sense of individuality?
Growing confidence in human reason and distinctiveness of individuals
What did Renaissance drama become?
Renaissance drama emphasized lifelike characters.
What did renaissance composers capture?
Renaissance composers captured human emotions.
What is counterpoint?
The art of writing music (5 types).
What were some renaissance dances?
Bassedance
Pavane
Gaillard
Coranto
Which composer was famous?
Prez
