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Antiquity Exam2
14-18th C
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Music
Undergraduate 2
04/14/2012

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Bubonic Plague
Definition
Black Death (1348-50)
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Ars Nova
Definition
"new art" created in 14th century
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New Musical Things of 14th Century
Definition
Time signature, rhythm, duple metor
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Ars Antiqua
Definition
"old art" of the 13th century
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Babylonian Captivity of Pope
Definition
1305-1378, Vatican was dangerous, Pope moved over France border
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Church importance of 14th c
Definition
Less important than 13th century
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Official resolution of Multiple papcy
Definition
1417
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Hundred Years War
Definition
1338-1453 between English and French, fought in France
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Black Death
Definition
Bubonic Plague- 1348-1450
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Dante (d1321)
Definition
Divine Comedy
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Boccaccio (d1375)
Definition
Decameron
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Chaucer (d1400)
Definition
Canterbury Tales- beginnings of realism, 3-D characterizations
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Giotto (d1337)
Definition
perspective visual art, realism, humanism
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Ars. Nova vs. Trecento
Definition
Ars. Nova was in France during 14th c. and Trecento was in Italy during 14th c.
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Philippe de Vitry (d 1361)
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Ars nova Treatise (1325)- French
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Ars nova Treatise (1325)
Definition
French- rhythm, and tempus perfectum/imperfectum and prolatio perfecta/imperfecta
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Brevis
Definition
one measure worth of beats
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Semi-Brevis
Definition
Division of brevis (measure)
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Minima
Definition
Division of semi brevis
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Tempus
Definition
refers to division of brevis
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Prolatio
Definition
refers to division of semi-brevis
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Perfectum/a
Definition
3 divisions
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Imperfectum/a
Definition
2 divisions
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Tempus perfectum, prolatio perfecta
Definition
3 minima per semi brevis, 3 semi brevis per brevis (modern 9/8) (.)
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Tempus perfectum, prolatio imperfecta
Definition
2 minima per semi brevis, 3 semi brevis per brevis (modern 3/4) ()
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Tempus imperfectum, prolatio perfecta
Definition
3 minima per semi brevis, 2 semi brevis per brevis (modern 6/8) (.
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Tempus imperfectum, prolatio imperfecta
Definition
2 minima per semi brevis, 2 semi brevis per brevis (modern 2/4) (
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Marchettus of Padua
Definition
Italian Treatus pomerium (quternaria, senaria perfecta, senaria imperfecta, octonaria, novenaria, and duodenaria)
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-Q-
Definition
quaternaria (same as Fr. tempus imperfectum, prolatio imperfecta) 2 minima per semi, 2 semi per brevis (2/4)
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-P-
Definition
Senaria Perfecta (same as Fr. tempus perfectum, prolatio imperfecta) 2 minima per semi, 3 semi per brevis (3/4)
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-i-
Definition
Senaria imperfecta (same a Fr. tempus imperfectum, prolatio perfecta) 3 minima per semi, 2 semi per brevis (6/8)
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-n-
Definition
Novenaria (same as Fr. tempus perfectum prolatio perfecta) 3 minima per semi, 3 semi per brevis (9/8)
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-o-
Definition
Octonaria, similar to 4/4, two sets of semi brevis. 4 minima per 2 semi, 2 semi per every 1 semi, 2 semi per 1 brevis
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-d-
Definition
duodenaria, like 6/4. two sets of semi brevis. 4 minima per 2 semi, 2 semi per 1 semi, 3 semi per 1 brevis
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Fixed Forms
Definition
formeo fixe
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Virelai
Definition
French, ABbaA (same as Ballata)
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Ballade
Definition
French, AaB- Analog of German bar form
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Rondeau
Definition
French, AbaAa'bAB- not like modern rondo
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Ballata
Definition
Italian, ABbaA (same as Virelai). Ripresa-A, piedi-Bb, Volta-a
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Madrigal
Definition
Italian, AB, not same as Renaissance. Meter change. Subject: Unicorns, white peacocks, fanciful fantasy
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Caccia
Definition
canon 2 voice. plus instrumental tenor. Rough, outdoorsy, hunting scenes, yelling, other effects, often AB w meter change
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Double leading tone cadence
Definition
Scale degree 2->1, sharp4->5, 7->8 (harmonic cadence)
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Under-third cadence
Definition
(melodic cadence) scale degree 8-7-7-6-8
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Isorhythm
Definition
Just in tenor part. Tune element applied to unequal rhythm element (rhythm of Row Your Boat, tune of Frere Jaques)
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Isorhythm-color
Definition
Tune element (in Tenor)
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Isorhythm-talea
Definition
Rhythm element (in Tenor)
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Panisorhythm
Definition
In all voices there is isorhythm.
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Hocket
Definition
Catch in breath, like a hiccup. Syncopation, voice exchange.
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Machaut (d1377)
Definition
Messe de Notre Dame-First unified polyphonic mass setting of the ordinaries (all 5 composed by same guy)
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Landini (d1397)
Definition
Poet and composer, idea of music that enthralls animals (Orpheus myth)
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John Dunstable (d1453)
Definition
Musician who crosses over enemy line after 100 yr war to play for French- Suspension, English Discant, and insipient
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Sweet English Sound
Definition
3rds, 6ths, first inversion chords repeated
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12th Century gymel
Definition
3rds
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15th Century English Discant vs French faux bourdon
Definition
Discant- first inversion chord with melody in middle note, French bourdon- First inversion chord with melody on top voice
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Burgundian School
Definition
long line of Bugundian Dukes, King John (the good)->Philip (the bold)->John(the fearless)->Philip (the good)->Charles (the bold)--> Created a group of artists, called "chapel"
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Burgundian Artists
Definition
Dufay (d1474) and Binchois (d1460)
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Textures of Burgundian
Definition
Triplum duplum tenor--> Discantus contratenor tenor-->Discantus (superius->soprano) contratenor altus tenor contratenor bassus
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Mass types
Definition
Missa Choralis, Cantus Firmus Mass, Motto Mass, Parody Mass, Missa sine nomine
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Missa Choralis
Definition
mass based on set chant melodies (pre-existing chant melodies), different melody on each part
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Cantus Firmus Mass
Definition
All parts based on same melody, melody not necessarily from chant
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Motto Mass
Definition
Each section begins with same musical idea
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Parody Mass
Definition
Specific melody and applies it to a situation (happy birthday in minor elaborated)
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Missa Sine Nomine
Definition
No-name mass, generally a "naughty" topic not accepted by church or completely new material
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Sogetto Cavato
Definition
missa Hercules dux Ferrariae- written to honor famous person
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Missa Hercules dux Ferrariae
Definition
Written by Josqui, worked in Ferrariae (re ut re ut re fa mi re)
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Franco-Flemish
Definition
Joannes Ocheghem, pupil of Dufay--> connected to Burgundian
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Franco Flemish musicians
Definition
Ocheghem taught... Obrecht (d1505), Joaquin des Prez (very greates, d 1521), Pierre de la Rue (d1518), Heinrich Isaac (d1517), Antoine Brumel (d1520), Compere (d 1518)
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Missa Prolationum
Definition
Ocheghem, Mass using progressive canon throughout movements. New, different, modern! Imperfect intervals used
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Vernacular types
Definition
frottola, madrigal, Parisian chanson, German polyphonic Lied
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Frottola
Definition
Italian, simple texture, precursor to Renaissance madrigal, unrequited love Cara (d1525) Tromboncino (d1535)
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Madrigal
Definition
Festa (d1545) Arcadelt (d1560), what we know as Madrigal now
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Parisian chanson
Definition
France- Duple meter (1 2+ 1 2+, or quarter eighth eighth) Onomatopoeia, bird calls. Fevin (d1512) Mouton (d1522) Clement Jannequin (d1560, important)
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Polyphonic Lied of Germany
Definition
Nature fetish, Isaac (d1517) and Senfl (d1543, friend of Martin Luther)
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Lasso (d1594) and Palestrina (d1594)- Late century developments
Definition
Important counterpoint composers, preference from 4 voice-> 5 voice-> 6 voice
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Mannerism
Definition
Chromaticism and Vernacular Language
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Gesualdo (d1613) and Marenzio (d1599)
Definition
Chromaticism and Gesualdo was CRAZY!
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Venetian Polychoral School
Definition
Architecturally driven, text important, obsessed with Ancient Greek music, MOTET, chori spezzati (antiphonal), intonazione, concertato, canzona, etc.
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chori spezzati
Definition
divided choir (antiphonal, choir v. choir)
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Intonazione
Definition
introductory passage before choral piece
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Concertato
Definition
Contrast! (loud vs. soft, men v. women, instrument vs. voice)
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Canzona
Definition
Italian chanson- (1 2+ 1 2+, quarter eighth eighth)
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Sonata
Definition
Instrumental song
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Cantata
Definition
Anything sung
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Toccata
Definition
Either busy fingers piece or fanfare
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San Marco
Definition
Where everything went down in da' venetian hood, oh yeah!
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Florentine Camerata
Definition
Group that produced all the Venetian stuff
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Bardi, Corsi
Definition
Florentine aristocrats
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Rinuccini
Definition
Florentine Poet of Camarata
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V. Galilei
Definition
Venetian Scientist (uncle of Gallileo), in Florentine Camarata
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Caccini and Peri
Definition
Florentine musicians
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Daphne (1597) and Euridice (1600)
Definition
Daphne- 1st opera, was lost, written by Peri
Euridice- 1st surviving opera, written by Caccini and Peri
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Le Nuove Musiche (1602)
Definition
Collection of music (solo, voice) by Caccini, starts Baroque style (recognizing chord as unit, intro unprepared dissonance, figured bass as system and new ornaments)
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Florentine Camarata
Definition
society of men, Bardi and Corsi- aristocrats, Rinnuccini- poet, Galilei- scientist, Peri and Caccini- musicians--> came up with the chord, figured bass, ornaments
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Peri and Caccini
Definition
Peri- Daphne, Both- Euridice
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Le nuove musiche
Definition
Caccinis treatise (1602)- figured bass, chord as unit, new ornaments (Florentine Camarata, particularily Caccini and Peri)
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Monteverdi (d1643)
Definition
Very important, both Florentine and Venician styles. Wrote Orfeo (1607) and Arianna (1608, lost except for Lament), Il ritorno d'Ulisse (1641) and Coronazinoe di Poppea (1642)
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Landi
Definition
Roman wrote Il Sant'Alessio
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Rossi
Definition
Roman wrote Orfeo
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Characteristics of Roman opera
Definition
Chorus, sacred subject, comic interludes, recitative melts into the aria
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Venetian Opera
Definition
Overture : slow/fast (fast section is imitative). stage effects, spectacle, duet arias, vocal ensembles, integrated comedy.
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San Cassiano
Definition
First public opera house (1637)
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Monteverdi (in Venice)
Definition
Il ritorno d'Ulisse (1641) and Coronazinoe di Poppea (1642)
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Cavalli
Definition
Venitian wrote Giasone, Calisto
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Cesti
Definition
Venitian, wrote Il pomo d'oro
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Neapolitan opera
Definition
opera seria vs. opera buffa, new musical elements, N6, viio7, sinfonia (overture for opera seria, fast slow fast), siciliano (dotted eighth sixteenth eighth rhythm)
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Opera seria vs. opera buffa
Definition
Seria is tragic (3 acts, comedy between each), buffa is funny (2 or 4 acts)
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Scarlatti
Definition
Neapolitan wrote Griselda and La Rosaura
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Orfeo (Monteverdi)
Definition
5 acts, happy beginning and ending, sad middles. Arch form. Invented baroque style 100 yrs before baroque style.
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Orfeo 1st act
Definition
Happy Orfeo with new lover
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Orfeo 2nd act
Definition
Death of Euridice by snake, messenger tells Orfeo
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Orfeo 3rd act
Definition
Confrontation, Orfeo goes to underworld and confronts Hades
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Orfeo 4th act
Definition
Hades relents, lovers leave, Orfeo looks back, Euridice dies
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Orfeo 5th act
Definition
Orfeo and Euridice become constellations
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Arch form
Definition
Any musical or artistic palindrome
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Calisto (Cavalli)
Definition
2 acts, more "weighty", overture is slow fast (french baroque overture), belcanto. Recitative style aria. Recit and Aria were connected.
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Calisto Act 1
Definition
Wasteland, Ruse, Lovers, Mashers
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Calisto Act 2
Definition
Sleeping Endmyon, Jove and Discomfort, Curse on Calisto into Bear, Lovers Rescue, Constellation
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