MUSC XMSS (instructor) Flashcards
What are the elements of music?
melody, harmony, rhythm, texture, dynamics, timbre, form, tempo
What are the dates for the Renaissance period in music?
1400–1600
What are the dates for the Baroque period in music?
1600–1750
What are the dates for the Classical period in music?
1750–1827
What are the dates for the Romantic period in music?
1827–1900
What are the dates for the Early 20th Century/Modern period in music?
1900–present
Name a key composer of the Renaissance period.
Josquin des Prez or Palestrina
Name a key composer of the Baroque period.
Bach or Vivaldi
What textures are identified in Renaissance music?
monophony, homophony, polyphony
What was the role of the printing press in Renaissance music?
spread of Renaissance music
What is program music?
music that tells a story or describes an idea
What is absolute music?
music that is purely instrumental and does not convey a specific story
List defining traits of Baroque music.
- ornamentation
- contrast
- emotional expressiveness
What are the defining features of the Renaissance period?
focus on vocal music, polyphony, use of the printing press
What are the defining features of the Baroque period?
ornamentation, contrast, use of basso continuo
(continuous bass line; provides harmonic foundation and structure.)
Describe three elements of music and their role.
- melody: main theme;
- harmony: support and depth;
- rhythm:timing and movement
Fill in the blank: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons is an example of _______.
program music
Fill in the blank: Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 is an example of _______.
absolute music
How did Renaissance music influence Baroque characteristics?
led to developments in polyphony and instrumental music
Compare Bach and Vivaldi in terms of melody, rhythm, and texture.
- Bach: complex polyphony;
- Vivaldi: lyrical melodies, rhythmic drive
List the chronological order of musical periods.
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Early 20th Century/Modern
Identify characteristics to distinguish Renaissance from Baroque music.
texture, dynamics, instrumentation
What is the main difference in structure between Bach’s and Vivaldi’s compositions?
Bach: intricate counterpoint; Vivaldi: clear melodic lines
melody,
A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single, coherent unit.
harmony
The combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously.
dynamics
volume levels; creates contrast and emotional impact
The volume of music, including terms such as piano (soft) and forte (loud).
, rhythm,
The pattern of beats and time values in music.
texture,
layering of musical lines; defines complexity and interaction
How different musical lines interact (monophonic, homophonic, polyphonic).
, timbre,
unique sound quality; distinguishes instruments and voices
The unique quality or tone color of a musical sound.
form,
structural blueprint; organizes musical ideas and repetition
The overall structure or plan of a piece of music
tempo
speed of the piece; influences mood and energy
The speed at which a piece of music is played, measured in beats per minute (BPM).
