"Royal Estampie No. 4" from Chansonnier du Roy

Question 1

Royal Estampie specifications

Answer 1

• No. 4

- from Chansonnier du Roy

Question 2

Royal Estampie No. 4 background information

Answer 2

• dance music
• anonymous
• composition date: late 13th century
• monophonic
• section structure, with open and closed endings

-performing forces: variable (instruments)

Question 3

Royal Estampie No. 4 essay sections

Answer 3

(none)

Question 4

Royal Estampie No. 4 essay

Answer 4

• suggests Dorian mode
• sectional form w/ open and closed endings - allows the musicians to either repeat or conclude the section
• performers often add embellishments on repeats
• relatively narrow melodic range