The Church
What was the leading domination during the Medieval Era?
Catholicism
What is the definition of monophonic?
The use of a singular musical line.
What is the definition of polyphonic?
Two or more independent melodic lines occurring simultaneously.
What does "Ars Nova" mean?
New art
What is the definition of secular?
not religious in nature
What did the Catholic church open that helped create a standard for music?
Music Schools
What was the most used monophonic chant?
Gregorian Chant
What did Organum (heterophonic) add to monophonic chants?
A second vocal line
What did Ars Nova embrace?
Polyphonic Chants
Who tried to suppress secular music?
The Church
How did the Church regulate music?
Commissioned and banned music
What are the categories of Monophonic music? (ex: tree --> branch --> leaves)
Monophonic --> Plainsong --> Gregorian Chant
What did the Motet (polyphonic) add to monophonic music?
Additional vocal part against the melody
What did Ars Nova avoid?
The prior rhythmic modes
What evidence do we have of secular music?
Very little; none
What did the church ban?
Dissonant intervals and religious plays
Who is Gregorian Chant named after?
Pope Gregory
Motet
Where was Ars Nova pioneered?
France
What did people rely on to pass down secular music?
Orally; traveling performers
Who is credited with opening Schola Cantarum?
Pope Gregory
Give two characteristics of a Gregorian Chant.
Latin, scared, unmetered, and unaccompanied
What is the difference between Heterophonic and Polyphonic?
Heterophonic music is variations of a single melody. Polyphonic music is independent musical lines.
Who pioneered the Ars Nova style?
Philippe de Vitry
What did secular music include?
love songs, political satire, dances, and dramatical works, but also moral subjects, even religious but just not for church use