Motet

Question 1

Conductus

Answer 1

NOT based on chant. Text is a metrical latin poem. Clear rhyme and meter scheme. Topic is usually about moral behavior. Can be monophonic, but usually 2-3 voices.

Question 2

Texted Clausula

Answer 2

A section of a piece in discant style with text added to the upper voices.

Question 3

Franco of Cologne

Answer 3

Developed a new type of rhythmic notation, in which note shape determines note length.

Question 4

Petrus de Cruce

Answer 4

A motet composer who designed the dot of division.

Question 5

Dot of Division

Answer 5

allowed shorter not values, which made a bigger difference between longest and shortest notes.