History of Music Flashcards
When did the medieval era start?
500 AD-1400
During the medieval era, how was music taught?
Oral Tradition
A notational system written above the chant text
Neumes
Music performed with one melody or sound
Monophonic Music
Most popular chant during the Medieval Era
Gregorian Chant
How is the Gregorian Chant sung?
In unison with free meter and declamatory style
What instrument is first introduced during the Medieval era?
Lyra
Describe Lyra
First bowed instrument
When did the Renaissance Era take place?
1400-1600
The biggest contribution of the Renaissance Era to music
Printing press
Describe the printing press
made to publish and distribute music
Two or more melodic lines playing simultaneously together.
Polyphonic Style
What was the Renaissance known for?
The Golden Age of Acapella Music
The most important music in the Renaissance Period
Mass
Was played by the Madrigals
Lute
