Gregorian Chant
This person is credited with organizing and codifying Gregorian Chant.
Who is Pope Gregory I?
This person is often called the “father of opera."
Who is Claudio Monteverdi?
Madrigals originated in this country during the Renaissance.
What is Italy?
This composer is famous for writing the "Ode to Joy" in his Ninth Symphony.
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
Spirituals originated from the musical traditions of this group of people.
Who are enslaved Africans?
This type of musical texture, consisting of a single melodic line, defines Gregorian Chant.
What is monophonic?
Baroque operas were known for incorporating these two key elements to tell a story.
What are music and acting?
Unlike sacred music, madrigals were meant for these types of events.
What are social gatherings (or secular settings)?
Choral music during the Classical period was known for its balance, clarity, and this texture where all voices move together harmonically.
What is homophony?
Spirituals often included this type of secret messaging to communicate about escape or resistance.
What are coded messages?
Gregorian Chant was primarily used in this context.
What is liturgical services (or religious services)?
This term refers to male singers who were castrated before puberty to maintain their high-pitched voices.
What is castrati?
This musical technique used in madrigals reflects the meaning of the lyrics through the music.
What is word painting?
This piece, by Mozart, is considered one of the most famous choral works ever written.
What is Requiem?
Spirituals had a lasting influence on American music, inspiring these two genres.
What are gospel and jazz?
Gregorian Chant was originally shared using this method before being written down.
What is oral tradition?
Baroque opera has two main forms: Opera Seria and this more humorous type.
What is Opera Buffa?
Madrigals typically feature between 3 and 6 of these, all singing different parts.
What are voices?
In the Romantic period, composers often used larger orchestras and choirs to create this effect.
What is emotional (or dramatic intensity)?
During this historical event, abolitionists documented spirituals as a part of the Port Royal Experiment.
What is the Civil War?
Unlike modern performances, Gregorian Chant is traditionally performed without this.
What are instruments?
This country is where Baroque opera began.
What is Italy?
In the late 1500s, madrigals became especially popular in this country.
What is England?
This composer’s "German Requiem" focuses on themes of life, death, and peace.
Who is Johannes Brahms?
Spirituals are collected in this important book, published in 1867.
What is Slave Songs of the United States?