Music 1102A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Barbara Strozzi, Duple And Quadruple Metre
25 Apr 2018
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Listen for the contour of the melodic lines and singers embellishments. Notice the alternation of the two contrasting melodies, one in a lively duple meter, the other in a slower triple meter. Listen for the relationship of the two violins to the voice. The instruments echo the last phrase of each line of the text. Listen, too, for the way that the instruments in the basso continuo (harpsichord cello and ute) support the vocal line. Chamber music one performer on each part. Meant to be performed for private gatherings. Whos listening, how well they can understand the music, small parties of wealthy people. Combination of contrast and return basic to baroque music. Refrain same words with same melody: recurs at regular intervals. Few women published in their own compositions. Many women composers were wealthy or daughters of musicians. Italian convents full of musically talented nuns. Two violins echo each line of the refrain.
