Gloria from Missa Papae Marcelli

Question 1

The music of Palestrina is often held up as an example of the perfect reflection of the ideals and desires of

Answer 1

The Council of Trent and the Counter-Reformation

Question 2

The Missa Papae Marcella (Pope Marcellus Mass) is a

Answer 2

Polyphonic setting of the 5 mvts of he Ordinary

Question 3

Gloria background information

Answer 3

• Mass
• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
• 1567
• Source of text: Mass Ordinary
• Latin
• 6 voices, a cappella
• polyphonic (w/ homorhythmic passages)

Question 4

Gloria essay sections

Answer 4

• Monophonic opening
• (beginning)
• (later)

Question 5

Gloria monophonic opening

Answer 5

• pens w/ customary monophonic intonation of “Glory to God in the highest”
• sung by priest or cantor (in concert of church service)

Question 6

Gloria (beginning)

Answer 6

• 6 voices (SATTBB) (all voices early used together)
• texture changes frequently as diff comb of voices are used
• mainly syllabic and homorhythmic text setting (words easy to understand)
• restrained approach to contrapuntal writing (limited imitation)

Question 7

Gloria (later)

Answer 7

• melismatic setting on “Fili” (word painting)
• all 6 voices together at “Domini Fili” (Lord, only begotten son) (emphasizes words)
• text deliver spiritual message, music enhances delivery of message w/o distracting from it