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Concepts you will learn: Plainchant Mass Motet Madrigal Ballett Anthem Air Pavan Galliard Modal
Can be known also as chant or gregorian chant.
Monks sang plainchant Used a single line of music Sung in unison Used Modes
Religious music from Roman Catholic Mass
5 main sections to mass Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus
Benedictus and Agnus dei These words are heard in the related
section Polyphonic texture Usually a cappella
Pavan Usually on a keyboard instrument Slow dance with 2 beats in a bar Galliard Follows the Pavan Fast dance with 3 beats in a bar
Motet Religious choral work with at least four
parts Polyphonic texture Usually a cappella Anthem A short choral work Contrapuntal texture Usually with organ accompaniment
Madrigal Lively vocal work sung by a group of
singers Use of imitation and word painting Sometimes accompanied Ballett Form of a Madrigal Strophic form Fa-la-la chorus
Can be vocal or Instrumental Slow, simple melody Ensemble or Solo singer with Lute