exam 2 review Flashcards
1
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estampie
A
a stomping dance
2
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melismatic
A
multiple notes per syllable of text
3
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madrigal
A
secular work for 3 or more voices
4
Q
plainchant
A
vocal music for church services
5
Q
cantata
A
accompanied song for solo voice
6
Q
imitation
A
each voice presents the same melodic idea
7
Q
ritornello principle
A
recourring opening musical idea
8
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ground bass
A
repeating bassline
9
Q
suite
A
series of stylized dances
10
Q
concerto grosso
A
soloists contrasted against ensemble
11
Q
libretti
A
text that the opera is based upon
12
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fugue
A
subject and answer
13
Q
concerto
A
a work for one solo in an ensemble
14
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motet
A
sacred polyphonic vocal work
15
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aria
A
a piece that is sung