renaissance era

Question 1

“rebirth” of creativity; 1450-1600;

literacy; movable type (printing press); both men and women are allowed to sing in church; protestant reformation

Answer 1

renaissance period

Question 2

2 or more voices that are independent in contour and rhythm and are harmonically interdependent

Answer 2

counter point

Question 3

musical illustration of a meaning of a word or a short verbal phrase

Answer 3

word painting

Question 4

a piece several solo voices set to a short poem usually about love. published by the 1,000’s;

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madrigal

Question 5

imitative counterpoint

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ideals of moderation and balance

Question 6

Performance medium: vocal
type of piece: madrigal 
technique used by the composer: "skipping" word painting
duple meter
changes to triple meter

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since robin hood

Question 7

polyphonic choral composition made up of 5 sections a total of 20-30 minutes worth of music

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mass

Question 8

polyphonic choral work set to the sacred latin text other than the ordinary of the mass

Answer 8

Motet/ anthem

Question 9

example of imitative counterpoint
by William Byrd
use of word painting

Answer 9

Sing Joyfully

Question 10

the way words are set to music terms of rhythm and accent. wanted words to be clearly heard

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declamation

Question 11

still subordinate to vocal music but did become more important. mainly used for dancing

Answer 11

Instrumental music

Question 12

Renaissance instruments

Answer 12

harpsichord, lute, recorders,