Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Question 1

Composer:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 1

Perotinus

Question 2

Genre:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 2

4-part organum (organum quadruplum)

Question 3

Date:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 3

ca.1200 (later associated with the Ars antiqua)

Question 4

Origin:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 4

Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral

Question 5

Voices:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 5

Tenor (slow-moving notes carry the plainchant); three new voices added above, moving together rhythmically

Question 6

Styles/textures:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 6

the upper three voices move together in short rhythmic patterns (modal rhythm)

Question 7

Listening clues:

Viderunt omnes [4-part]

Answer 7

the recording begins with a striking Perfect 5 between the voices, on the syllable “Vi-” before proceeding into a catchy, groovingrhythm in the upper voices; the tenor maintains the first pitch of the plainchant, then slowly adds others as the piece progresses.