Medieval/Renaissance
This large body of plainchant is mostly by anonymous composers
What is Gregorian Chant
During the Baroque, instrument builders improved their instruments, giving rise to this type of musician, who can exhibit demanding and advanced techniques
What is a virtuoso
These three composers comprised the first Viennese School.
What is Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven
This text setting emphasizes one sung note per syllable
What is syllabic
This type of singer became popular singing Baroque opera, who was a male that preserved the pre-puberty voice yet had a lung capacity of a grown man
What is a castrati
When the aristocracy supports the arts financially, composers often thrive under this framework.
What is the patronage system.
This text setting emphasizes small groups of 3-6 sung notes per syllable
What is neumatic
Opera plot advanced through this
What is recitative
The rise of this during the Classical period allowed composers to show off their compositions to an eager public and often showcase themselves as very capable performers.
What is the concert hall.
This text setting emphasizes large groups of 7 or more sung notes per syllable
What is melismatic
A tuneful emotional release in an opera
What is an aria
During the classical period, instrumental melodies were often _______ because of their narrow range and tunefulness.
What is singable.
She wrote Alleluia, O virga mediatrix, plainchant honoring the Virgin Mary
What is Hildegard of Bingen
Each opera begins with this orchestral feature
What is an overture
This is the defining quality of chamber music, as opposed to orchestral or large ensemble music.
What is 1 player per part.