Music Flashcards

1
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philosophy that focuses on the mind….etc

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Humanism

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2
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features accurate, detailed, and realistic human faces &
bodies

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realism

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3
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add depth to the background of the artwork

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Linear perspective

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4
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used to write compositions

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Imitative polyphony & word painting

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5
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“in the style of the chapel”
- being unaccompanied by any musical instruments

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Cappella

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6
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usually in Latin language and sung as a cappella

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Sacred music

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7
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polyphonic music set to a sacred latin text

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Motet

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8
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set into polyphonic music during the RENAISSANCE

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Mass

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9
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usual type of mass heard

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Low mass

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10
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short liturgical prayer

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Kyrie

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11
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latin doxology

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Gloria

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12
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hymn of adoration sung

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Sanctus

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13
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means “Lamb of God”

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Agnus Dei

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14
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poetry set into music & arranged into multiple parts

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Madrigal

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15
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musical technique which the melody reflects

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Word painting

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16
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grand, ornate, & lively

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Baroque art

17
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means “irregularly shaped pearl”

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Baroque

18
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musical ornament played in rapid alternation between notes

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Trill

19
Q

consists of an added note in a melody

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Appoggiatura

20
Q

similar to trill, mordent is a single alternation

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Mordent

21
Q

born in Italy during the baroque era

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Opera

22
Q

musical texture in which a solo instrument dominates

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Monody

23
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lyrical song accompanied by an orchestra

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Aria

24
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musical form of talking accompanied by a harpsichord

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Recitative

25
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gained popularity during Baroque period

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Instrumental music

26
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  • italian word concertare which means “to unite”
  • consists of one soloist accompanied by an orchestra
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concerto

27
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2 independent groups of instruments

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Concerto grosso

28
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small group of soloist

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Concertino

29
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larger ensemble

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Tutti

30
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instrumental form based on imitative polyphony

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Fugue

31
Q
  • born in Eisenach, Germany
  • mastered fugue, organ, & harpsichord
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Johann Sebastian Bach

32
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  • born in Halle, Germany
  • learned music in his attic
    0 - “Hallelujah Chorus” from “Messiah
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George Frideric Handel