MUSIC 2251 Chapter Notes - Chapter 18: Gregorian Chant, Cantus Firmus, Counter-Reformation
19 Oct 2018
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Ch 18 - glory be: music for the renaissance mass. Catholics wanted pro choirs + complex songs. Mass - most solemn ritual of the church. Ordinary - texts that are read in every mass. Proper - texts that vary from day to day. Particular for a certain feast day, saint, or occasion. Composing all the mass ordinary movements, was to be sung at the same service. Usually all parts were based on the same cantus firmus. Martin luther launched the protestant reformation - reforms aimed at the catholic. John calvin thought that simple, monophonic congregational singing in the vernacular should be used over latin. The catholic church wanted to go back to christian piety, which was called the. Longest committee meeting - the council of trent, met from 1545-1563. Discussed how the catholic church could reevaluate its practices to return to christian piety. Eventually chose not to ban polyphony, but recommended a pure vocal style.
