Presentation 3 - Chant Analysis and Theory Flashcards

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Neumatic

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Mostly syllabic with some melismas, can be sung by the choir or a soloist.

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Melismatic

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Most elaborate setting, with many notes

per syllable, usually only sung by a soloist.

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Syllabic

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One note to syllable, used in ensemble singing

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Melisma

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a group of notes or tones sung on one syllable in plainsong

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5
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The jubilos is meant to….

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Express joy and imitate the joy of angels in heaven
Composers would use the unstressed syllable for getting the text across and the melisma on it to reflect on the text (jubilos).

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Responsorial

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Soloist alternating with congregation or choir

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Antiphonal

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Choir alternating with choir

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Direct

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No alternation, all sung together as one group

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