Renaissance Era Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘Secular’ or ‘Sacred’ music?
A
Music used in a church setting.
2
Q
What is ‘Modal’?
A
Pre ‘major and minor’
In a mode.
3
Q
What is plainchant?
A
Church music with one line of music.
No harmony or accompaniment.
A cappella and modal.
4
Q
What is mass?
A
Sacred choral work.
A cappella
Listen for :
Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Benedictus Agnus Dei
5
Q
Homophonic
A
One melody. All parts move together and support main melody.
6
Q
Polyphonic
A
Two or more independent melodies.
Interweaving parts.
