Blog

The strictest form of imitative polyphony where one voice begins a melody and is precisely imitated by the following voice or voices.

The most popular form of opera in the late Baroque period which includes libretto derived from myths and legends portraying lofty emotions and virtuous characters involved in plots demonstrating moral choices.

Name a keyboard instrument. (do not say “keyboard”)

12th and 13th century poet/musicians from Northern France

A 14th century vocal setting of poetic verse. An early Renaissance secular court vocal genre, similar to a sacred motet but rather with serious or amorous text, often employing “fa-la-la” choruses and using “text painting” techniques.

“Lord, have mercy,” one of the five texts of the Mass Ordinary.

The chants and prayers within the Mass that remain the same throughout.

(1300-1377) a French composer, theologian, and canon highly regarded for intellectual and technical advances in music.

An instrumental composition of the 13th and 14th centuries.

“Antique Art” referring to art and music from the 13th century