Instrumental Forms

Question 1

What was the Instrumental form “Pavanne & Galliard”?

Answer 1

“pair” of pieces sharing a similar melody (short dance suite)
contrasting moods: Pavanne - dignified, moderate 4/4. Galliard - quick, leaping ¾

Question 2

What Instrumental form has a pair of pieces sharing a similar melody?

Answer 2

“Pavanne & Galliard”

Question 3

What was the instrumental form of a “Canzona”?

Answer 3

adopted from vocal works, scored for 4-8 parts in large consorts
polyphonic use of Echo and imitation, often starting (half note, quarter, quarter)
introduces the use of “antiphonal” performance (2 parts saying the same thing)

Question 4

What instrumental form was adapted from vocal works into 4-8 parts?

Answer 4

“Canzona”

Question 5

What was the instrumental form “Ricercare (later Fantasia)”?

Answer 5

piece for solo lute or keyboard
improvisational elements, free form and imitation

Question 6

What instrumental form was a solo piece for lute or keyboard with improv elements?

Answer 6

“Fantasia” or Ricercare