GEOL 2081 Chapter : IMG 0406
Document Summary
Rhythm: gregorian chant and early secular songs, notes of equal value, no clearly marked rhythm or meter, polyphonic composition (after 1180, triple meter, repeated thythmic pattern. Harmony: monophonic lacks harmony, polyphonic compositions, dissonant chords with phrases, phrases end. Color: vocal music predominates, medieval instruments little instrumental music survives, unique sound quality, some are ancestors of modern instruments (sackbut, shaum, others became extinct (cornet) Texture: most monophonic, polyphonic compositions, between 2 or 4 parts. Musical style: rhythm, meter and reular rhythm absent, encourages pious reflection, monophonic, soloist can alternate with unison choir, no instrumental, syllabic and mellsmatic text setting (one note=one syllable) Polyphony added to solo portions of chant chant sung in long tones: new line moves more quickly. Proper of mass: introit, gradual, alleluia or tract, sequentia, offertory, communion. Ordinary of mass (always played: kyrie, gloria, credo, sanctus, agnus dei. Troubadours: performers from all social classes, active in south france, poetry, vernacular lyrics love instrumental accompaniment optional.
