Western music Flashcards
700 - 1400
Medieval Period
Medieval period is also known as?
Middle Ages/ Dark Ages
Chant used during Medieval Period
Gregorian Chant
Single voice or melody
Monophonic
1400 - 1600
Renaissance Period
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Prominent instrument during Renaissance Period
Lute
Vocal music during Renaissance Period
Mass and Madrigal
1685 - 1750
Baroque Period
Keyboard instruments commonly used during Baroque Period
Harpsichord and Organ
Describe the musical pieces and harmonies during Baroque Period
Complex pieces and intricate harmonies
Four famous composers (Baroque)
George Friedrich Handel
Johann Sebastian Bach
Claudio Monteverdi
Antonio Vivaldi
1750 - 1820
Classical Period
_________ was replaced by _________ (classical)
harpsichord was replaced by piano
Describe the texture of the instrumentations during Classical Period
Instrumentations had lighter texture than Baroque