Medieval
What is sacred music?
Church music
What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
Who employed the baroque composer, Bach?
The church.
Mozart was a child ____________, meaning he was naturally gifted at a young age.
Prodigy
Deaf
What is secular music?
Fun music
Define Humanism
The study of the human body, human accomplishments, and nature
How is a harpsichord different from a piano?
On a harpsichord the strings are plucked instead of hit.
What is a concerto?
A piece written for a soloist, accompanied by the orchestra.
What is Chance music and why did they create this style of music?
Music that is left up to the performer to decide how it goes. Each performance is different from the last. They created "wacky" music to sell something different in hopes of making money.
Who was in charge during this time period?
The Pope / The Church
What is polyphony? How does it relate to Renaissance music?
More than one line of music happening for the first time ever.
Was vocal or instrumental music more important during this time? Why?
Vocal, things were still heavily about the church during the time.
What is absolute music?
Music written to be enjoyed in a concert hall and as the music itself, not for any specific occasion.
What is a tone poem? What is Nationalistic music?
Music that tells a story. Music that represents your country.
Describe what the music of a Gregorian Chant looks like
No fixed rhythm, square note heads, four-line staff, all singing in unison. No tempo markings or dynamics. No major or minor key, just modes.
What is a madrigal?
Short, secular music for acapella voices (usually)
Describe the music during the Baroque period.
Quick moving notes, overlaying parts. Instruments became popular to write for. Fancy.
What instruments/ensemble replaced the harpsichord?
Modern symphony
Who is John Philip Sousa and what did he invent?
Creator of the "President's Own" military band. Sousaphone.
What language did they sing Gregorian chants in?
Latin
What is a motet?
Short, sacred music for acapella voices. (Usually)
The Baroque period was the birth of what genre of music? Bonus point if you can name who wrote the first Opera.
Opera - Monteverdi
What city/country was the musical center of Europe during this time?
Vienna, Austria
What is impressionistic music/art?
Vague, blurred, flowy music that focuses on making you feel overall, instead of little details