Other Extra Musical Effects & The Burgundian Court

Question 1

Text of carols influenced how?

Answer 1

From Plebeian circles and by politics e.g agincourt

Question 2

Dufay’s music influenced how?

Answer 2

Was a papal singer in rome, employs counterpoint and melismas like Italian music

Question 3

Where became the Centre of politics in the 15ht Century and why?

Answer 3

Burgundy, 100 Years war, Chanson popular, manifestation of French culture & trouveres

Question 4

Purpose of the Burgundian Court?

Answer 4

Network and patron for musicians, always on the move, musicians accompanied on political campaigns e.g Busnois (1430-1492)

Question 5

Crossover of? (in burgundian court)

Answer 5

Secular and Sacred - permeable divide

Question 6

Changes to Motet?

Answer 6

Becomes exclusively sacred - less isorhythm too

Question 7

Why did Polyphonic Vocal music disappear?

Answer 7

French culture dominates Italian style, Lack of choir schools, Humanist movement & classical interest provokes simple, improvisatory style

Question 8

Burgundian court sacred?

Answer 8

No, didn’t require sacred music, therefore music more formulaic