Music Lesson 5 - Music Elements of The Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque Period

Question 1

Sacred Music of the Medieval Period

Answer 1

The Gregorian Chant

Question 2

Medieval Period Years?

Answer 2

(700-1400)

Question 3

Mode of The Devil

Answer 3

Locrian

Question 4

Usually based on Latin Liturgy

Answer 4

The Gregorian Chant

Question 5

Use of Neume Notation

Answer 5

The Gregorian Chant

Question 6

Secular Music of the Medieval Period

Answer 6

The Troubadour Music

Question 7

Through-composed and Frequently in 3 to 6 voices

Answer 7

The Madrigal

Question 8

One Characteristic of Baroque Music

Answer 8

1. Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental
2. Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
3. Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony.
4. Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud and soft.

Question 9

a form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

Answer 9

Concerto

Question 10

a form of orchestral music during the Baroque Period wherein the music is between a small group of solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.

Answer 10

Concerto Grosso

Question 11

a contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by imitative counterpoint. It is usually written in 3 or 4 parts, with a main theme called “subject”.

Answer 11

Fugue

Question 12

a large scale musical composition for orchestra and voices that incorporates narratives on religious themes.

Answer 12

Oratorio