Test 2 Flashcards
Plainchant/Gregorian chant Charectaristics
-single line melody, non-metrical Latin
Modes
Scale
Syllabic
One word per syllable
Neumatic
One syllable to one neume (2-4 notes)
Melismatic
Multiple notes per syllable
Hildegaurd Von Bingen
1098-1179, given to the church as a tithe, experienced visions, highly religious, founded a monastery, wrote poems
Organum
improvising a second voice with Gregorian melody.
Rhythmic Modes
set patterns in rhythm of long and short duration
Notre Dame School
forefront in evolution in polyphony, Gregorian chant used as foundation for upper voices
Troubadores and Trouveres
(Southern France) (Northern France) aristocratic poet - musicians
Ars Nova vs. Ars Antiqua
14th vs. 1,100-1,300 -Early Renaissance vs. Late Middle
The Crusades
Religious wars. West Europe tries to take Palestine from Muslims.
French Chanson
Secular Polyphonic French late Midieval + Renneisance
Italian Madrigal
short poem - emotional words - wide range of topic - most important genre in the Renaissance
Vernacular
Local language + type of language/ slang used
Secular
Not in relation to religion
Word - Painting
Clear relation from words to technical aspects of music
English Madrigal
English reformed the Italian Madrigal afterwards. (Some serious, some humorous
Ordinary Vs. Proper
Fixed # of chants and prayers Vs. chants and prayers that vary day to day
Cantus Firmus
A fixed melody based on the original plainchant. Basis of elaboration for other parts.
Protestant Reformation
A movement away from the Catholic Church- abusing its power. Wanted “simple unison” music
Martin Luther
launched the protestant reformation by posting 95 theses
Counter Reformation
Catholic internal reform movement - council of Trent- protestant led.
Govanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
23 years in rome, sacred music, style: restrained, serene, not overly embellished.
Lute
Guitar- string
Shawm
Oboe - woodwind
Sackbut
Trombone - wind - brass
Rebec
Violin - string
Viol de Gamba
String Double Bass - string
Recorder
Recorder - wind wider + sharper timbre than new one
Virginal
Piano - string
Bas Instruments
Indoor instruments
Haut Instruments
Outdoor Instruments
Author: Alleluia, O virga mediatrix
Hildegaurd von Bingen
Instrument: Alleluia, O virga mediatrix
unaccompanied
Charectaristics: Alleluia, O virga mediatrix
monophonic, group+solos, melismatic
Distinct: Alleluia, O virga mediatrix
nelismatic “Alleluia” sung by male voice`
Composer: Maria Virgo
Notre Dame School
Instrument: Maria Virgo
unacompanied
Characteristics: Maria Virgo
polyphonic, cannon, caesuras, dramatic pauses
Distinct: : Maria Virgo
cannon of “ah’s” - men
Composer: Il bianco e dolce cigno
Jacques Arcadelt
Instrument: Il bianco e dolce cigno
4 voices unnacompanied
Charectaristics: Il bianco e dolce cigno
loud, emphasis on highest singer, soft-loud-soft, together for most
Distinct: Il bianco e dolce cigno
4 part high, says name of song very beginning
Composer: Fair Phyllis
John Farmer
Instrument Fair Phyllis
4 voices unaccompanied
Charectaristics: Fair Phyllis
high voice main, stacatto, popping from one part to anohter
Distinct: Fair Phyllis
Says name, one voice, 4 voice, one voice, 4 voice
Composer: Pope Marcellus Mass: Gloria
Pierluigi da Palestrina
Instrument: Pope Marcellus Mass: Gloria
6 part choir, unaccompanied
Charectaristics: Pope Marcellus Mass: Gloria
mostly monophonic, dynamic changes, strong lower voice, high male singer
Distinct: Pope Marcellus Mass: Gloria
Low Male Solo - Gloria in excelsis de O
Composer: Three Dances
Tielman Sustato
Instrument: Three Dances
4 part instrumental
Charectaristics: Three Dances
homophonic, mostly playful, medium volume, large crecendo
Distinct: Three Dances
only instrument, trumpet