Medieval/Renaissance Vocab

450-1450 AD.

Native to a certain area

Beats are grouped into pattern of three. STRONG, weak, weak

a polyphonic song where one melody is started at different time by different groups. a round.

French word for song

one voice part. All voices sing same notes

Secular A capella song for choir during the Renaissance

Period where there was relatively little advancement in technology, education, or the arts.

A composer is hired and paid to write music for a specific occasion

Prayers sung on pitches; a capella and unison

Leader of a choir

non-religious

religious

During this time there was more advancement in technology, education and especially the arts

1450-1600.

Protestant hymn tune to be sung by the church congregation. Uses harmony but NOT polyphony

Sacred A capella song for a choir during the Renaissance

Two or more melodies sung or played at the same time.

A musical composition set to the parts of the Catholic Church service. Has 5 main sections

How beats are grouped into patterns

beats are grouped into patterns of two. STRONG, weak

without instrumental accompaniment