The Middle Ages: Organum Notes

Question 1

The organum version of Haec dies has a

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polyphonic texture

Question 2

The original Haec dies melody seems to serve as a

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backbone for lower voices

Question 3

In organal style, the notes in the lower voice are sustained for longer periods of time while the upper voice is

Answer 3

ornamented and move in faster note values

Question 4

Organal style can also be called

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sustained note organum or florid organum

Question 5

The Notre Dame school refers to a

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collective of artists

Question 6

There are six rhythmic modes of

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Notre Dame polyphony

Question 7

Leoninus, or Leonin, assembled and contributed to the

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Magnus Liber Organi

Question 8

Perotin provided alternatives to some

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sections of the chants of the Magnus Liber Organi

Question 9

Perotin expanded

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polyphonic technique

Question 10

Leonin

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late 12th century
two part organum
organal style with passages in discant style
clausulae
rhythmic modes

Question 11

Perotin

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early 13th century
substitute clausulae
three and four voices
more sophisticated rhythmic modes