medieval period Flashcards
is a group of notes that are sung on a syllable of a
particular word or text.
Melisma
is a smooth and even manner of musical performance.
Legato
texture refers to only one musical line
Monophonic
texture is the combination of several musical lines
Polyphonic
Also known as chant, a form of prayer song that
is purely vocal, monophonic, and intended for
church use only.
It is used to developed and support regional
liturgies used when celebrating mass.
Plainchant
A compilation of plainchant song that was
initiated by Pope Gregory the Great.
Before it was sung by men’s and boy’s choir in
churches.
It is the music of Roman Rite.
Gregorian Chant
It shows Roman drama with Christian stories
such as the Gospel, the Passion, and the lives of
the saint-granted on.
It is performed by travelling actors and
musicians.
Liturgical Drama
They were the travelling poet-musician of
Europe from 10th to mid 13th century.
Mostly scholars and clergymen, who wrote and
sang in Latin.
Their poetry is mostly secular, although some of
the songs celebrate religious ideals, some dealt
with dishonesty, drunkenness, and are frankly
profane.
Goliards
Travelling musicians who performed in different
places to entertain people with their music about
courtly love, chivalry and romance.
Noble people or Knight
Troubadour refers to men, Trobairitz refers to female.
Troubadour Music
French secular song, a popular lyric-driven song
based on poem.
Chanson
A formal love song
Canso
It is a musical notation, a sign for one or a group
of successive musical pitches, predecessor of
modern musical notes.
It also serve as guide for singers.
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