"Fa una canzona" Flashcards
What is a madrigal .
A secular song sung a cappella, usually 4-6 voices, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
What is a music dynamic?
Dynamics are the changes in volume of the music, whether it’s loud or soft.
What is a quartet?
A group of four performers.
What did clothing in Europe during the Renaissance look like?
During the Renaissance clothing used lots of dark colors and ornamentation. One piece of clothing was a ruff which is a piece of linen trimmed with lace formed into folds that men and women wore around their necks.
When did Vecchi compose “Fa una canzona?”
In 1580. It appeared in his second book of madrigals.
In what language is “Fa una canzona” sung?
Italian
Who wrote the words for “Fa una canzona?”
Vecchi. Usually renaissance madrigals used popular poems as text.
What is “Fa una canzona” about?
The lyrics sing about wanting to listen to a song that’s simple and easy to understand
Are madrigals musically complex or simple
Madrigals were often musically complex and this text contrasts the desire for simplicity with the beauty of a complex composition.
