INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC OF 16TH CENTURY

Question 1

Derived from Vocal Music

Answer 1

• *Ricercar(e): ** similar to a motet – pervading imitation
• • Multihematic:** series of points of imitation with succession of themes
• *Canzona:** derived from chanson type; lighter, freer approach to counterpoint than in a ricercare; characteristic beginning rhythm: long, short, short, long, long.

Keyboard variation on song, chanson, or madrigal

Question 2

Cantus Firmus Types

Answer 2

(mostly organ) contrapunctal elaborations upon liturgical themes in much the same way that vocal cantus firmus techniques are employed. E.g. Organ Masses employ liturgical themes from Ordinary of the Mass in this fashion.

Question 3

Free Types

Answer 3

Toccata – freely structured, many running notes and scale figures, improvisatory style

Question 4

Dance T ypes

Answer 4

Generally paired dances.
Most typical: Pavane and Galliard
i. Pavane: slow, stately duple meter
ii. Galliard: faster, triple meter
iii. Forms: sectional: some binary
Others three-part (ABC)