music history stuff i still need to study Flashcards
1
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Monophony
A
One line of music; singing or playing in unison
2
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Homophony
A
Harmony, everyone moving at the same time
3
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Polyphony
A
Voices move at different times
4
Q
Syllabic
A
One syllable/word per tone (1:1)
5
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Neumatic
A
Multiple tones per syllable/word (2:6)
6
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Melismatic
A
Many tones per syllable/word (6<)
7
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Responsorial
A
Response from others
8
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Antiphonal
A
Alternating parts (mostly short sentences)
9
Q
Direct
A
Everyone sings
10
Q
Trope
A
Addition to authorized chant. Expanding, adding words and melisma
11
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Sequence
A
Freestanding chants sung after the alleluia
