Week 1 Flashcards
also known as the Middle ages or Dark Ages that started with the fall of the Roman empire.
Medieval Period
was named after Pope Gregory I.
Monophonic Plainchant
Who made monophonic plainchant the approved music of the Catholic church?
Pope Gregory I
any music that was not written for Church
Secular Music
Troubadour Music was performed across Europe by groups of musicians called ____?
Troubadours
Tells of chivalry and court love
Troubadour Music
Famous Composer of the Medieval Period
Adam de la Halle France
When did secular music emerge
Later part of the Medieval Period
Adam le Bossu
Adam the Hunchback
Meaning of Renaissance
Rebirth, Revival, rediscovery
What was the prominent instrument during the Renaissance Era
Lute
What was more prominent during the renaissance era, secular or the influence of the Roman Catholic church on music?
The secular music
Two vocal music of the renaissance period
Mass and Madrigal
is a form of composition that sets texts of the eucharistic liturgy into music.
Mass
Lord have mercy
Kyrie
Agnus Dei meaning
The lamb of God
Holy, holy and Blessed is he
Sanctus Benedictus
Credo meaning
I believe in one God
Glory to God in the highest
Gloria
Originated from Italy, expressed in poetic texts, and sung during courtly social gatherings.
Madrigal
The most important secular form during the Renaissance era
Madrigal
The great master of Roman Catholic Church Music
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Rome
Was the most famous composer of secular music during his time
Thomas Morley
Are light and easy to sing with some aspects of Italian Style
Madrigal
Renaissance Era
The golden age of Acapella Choral Music
collection of Italian Madrigals that was published by Nicolas Yonge in 1588
Musica Transalpina
