medevile and renaissance

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Pitch =

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perceived frequency of a sound, which determines how high or low it sounds to the human ear. It is directly related to the frequency of

Question 2

How does frequency effect pitch

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higher frequencies correspond to higher pitches, and lower frequencies correspond to lower pitches

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How does Size of vibrating affect pitch

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larger objects vibrate at lower frequencies, producing lower pitches, while smaller objects vibrate at higher frequencies, producing higher pitches.

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Pitch range =

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refers to the span of pitches that a voice or instrument can produce, from the lowest to the highest note. 

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Dynamics:

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The volume of music, indicating how loud or soft it should be played.

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Accents/Dynamic Accents:

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Emphasized notes that stand out in the music.

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Timbre/Tone Color:

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The unique quality of a sound that makes it different from other sounds.

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Brass Instruments (Sound production method) =

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Musical instruments made of brass or other metals, played by blowing air (BUZZING )through a mouthpiece

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Reed =

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attached to the mouthpiece and vibrates against it when the player blows air.

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Single reed=

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Clarinet,saxophone

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Double reed=

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oboe, bassoon, English horn

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Beat-

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is the basic pulse of music that you can tap your foot to.

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Rhythm-

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is the pattern of beats and silences in music.

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Meter-

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is the pattern of beats in music, organized into groups.

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Melody-

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is a sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single, coherent entity. (horizontal sound)

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Harmony

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 combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously to create a pleasing sound. It adds depth and richness to music, complementing the melody

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Harmony Function

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Adds texture, emotion,support

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Chord-

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group of notes played at the same time to create a unique sound

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Dissonance

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refers to a chord that sounds tense or harsh

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Consonance-

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refers to intervals or chords that sound pleasant, stable, and harmonious.

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Key

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group of pitches or scale that forms the basis of a musical composition. It is centered around the main note of the key

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Key function

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adds tone, structure and a sense of unity to the music

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Monophonic:

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Definition: A single melodic line without any accompaniment.

Example: A solo singer performing a melody without any background music.

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Homophonic:

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Definition: A primary melody accompanied by chords or harmony.

Example: A singer performing a melody with piano accompaniment.

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Polyphonic:

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Definition: Multiple independent melodic lines played or sung simultaneously. Example: A choir singing different melodies at the same time, like in a fugue.

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Imitation:

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Definition: A musical technique where a melody or phrase is repeated by another voice or instrument, often at a different pitch or time. Example: In a round, like "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," where each voice enters at different times with the same melody.

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Form -

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music refers to the structure or organization of a musical composition. It describes how different sections of a piece are arranged and how they relate to each other. 

Question 28

Dates (Know when both the Middle Ages and Renaissance were)-

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Middle Ages, 450-1450 Renaissance, 1450-1600

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Middle Ages (Most important musical institution? What types of performers were most pieces written for?)

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the catholic church and written for worship and for monks and nuns and kings court

Question 30

Gregorian Chant (Definition? Most Important element/what needed to be heard? What texture?)

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 Gregorian chant is a form of plainchant used in the liturgical services of the Roman Catholic Church?(mono phonic) and was clear chant of the sacred text.

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Church Services (2 types that monks and nuns sang at)

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the divine office and the mass

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Hildegard of Bingen (Who was she?) -

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Visionary and mystic and Creative in many areas: poetry, music, theology, science

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roubadours and trouveres (Who were they/what did they do? What were the topics of their songs?

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were medieval poet-musicians whos song topic were about love,chivalry and heroic deeds and possible political issues

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Minstrels (Who were they and what did they do?)

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Minstrels were professional performers who traveled from place to place, entertaining people in castles, courts

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Other Functions of Secular Music in the Middle Ages-

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Dancing, celebrations and festivals

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Guillaume de Machaut (Who was he and what types of music did he write?)

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was a prominent French composer and poet, who invented complex polyphonic music such as masses,motets

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what is a mass and what are the 5 parts

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mass is a music performance for celebration Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus and Agnus Dei

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Notre Dame Mass (What is special about it?)

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is renowned for its historical and spiritual significance. main places of celebrations

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Renaissance (Dates, what texture was most popular?)

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Renaissance, 1450-1600,polyphonic

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A cappella-

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singing with no instruments

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Reformation-

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was a religious movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the Roman Catholic Church. It began in 1517 when Martin Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses, criticizing church practices 

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Counter Reformation -

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was initiated by the Roman Catholic Church to address the issues raised by the Reformation and to reform itself from within. This movement began with the Council of Trent 

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Motet (What is it? Sacred or secular?)

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sacred short polyphonic choral work Latin text usually overlaid with vernacular text

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G.P. da Palestrina (Who was he and why was he important?)

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Palestrina was a leading figure in the development of polyphony, a style of music where multiple independent melody lines are sung or played simultaneously.

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Madrigal (What is it?)

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For several solo voices set to a short poem, usually about love * Combined homophonic and polyphonic textures * Word painting

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Renaissance instrumental music (Used mostly for what?)

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used for social gatherings and entertainment

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Word Painting (What is it? What piece that we listened to contains examples of it?

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music reflects the literal meaning of the lyrics. For example, ascending scales might be used to represent rising action or joy