Composers/Work (Fundamentals/Medieval)
Wrote "O euchari in leta via", a medieval chant.
Who is Hildegard of Bingen?
This term describes a texture in which many voices sing melodies, with no clear leader.
What is polyphony?
This musical style period was the longest out of the three that we studied.
What is the medieval?
Music that is performed without any instrumental accompaniment.
What is a cappella?
Wrote "Hallelujah Chorus".
Who is George Frideric Handel?
Who is Comtessa de Dia?
This term describes a texture in which one voice leads, and another voice supports.
What is homophony?
This time period featured a rebirth of Greek and Roman ideals, and renewed thoughts on art, music, architecture, science, etc.
What is the Renaissance?
Music that is a based on a story, poem or idea, (ie: The Four Seasons)
What is program music?
Wrote "Ave Maria, Virgo Serena".
Who is Josquin des Prez?
Wrote "Messe de Nostre Dame".
This term describes a texture in which all voices sing together in the same rhythm.
What is homorhythm?
This social movement challenged the moral authority of the church during the Baroque period.
What are unity of mood, polyphony, elaborate melodies, repeated rhythms and terraced dynamics?
Wrote Tu Se Morta from L'Orfeo.
Who is Claudio Monteverdi?
This piece features an opening introit that is monophonic, followed by a polyphonic Kyrie.
What is "Messe de Nostre Dame"?
This term relates specifically to voices singing the same notes in octaves.
What is unison?
This social movement focused on human ability and potential.
What is humanism?
This medieval song style features the same number of syllables in each verse.
What is a canso?
Wrote "Si ch'io vorrei morire", a late Italian madrigal.
Who is Claudio Monteverdi?
This medieval piece is not categorized as Gregorian chant, because the composer is a women.
What is "O euchari in leta via"?
This term relates specifically to Renaissance opera, and the texture of a voice leading with minimal instrumental accompaniment in the background.
The musical time period that occurred between 1600-1750.
What is the Baroque?
The pre-existing chant melody that was used as a basis for polyphonic organum.
What is a tenor?
Wrote "When I am laid in earth" from Dido and Aeneas.
Who is Henry Purcell?