Music History Part I Review

One of the two modes of the tonal system; has a somber sound

A large, one stringed instrument of the Medieval era, sounded like a trumpet

Having one melodic line without accompaniment

A pear-shaped fretted instrument of the Middle Ages

The basic elements of musical notation prior to the invention of five-line staff

The rate of speed at which a piece is played

Pleasing combination of 2 or 3 tones played together in the background-accompanies melody

A short piece originally preceded by a more substantial work,

written for 2 to 10 solo parts featuring one instrument to a part.

The piece of cane in wind instruments.

Monophonic church music sung without accompaniment

Two or more melodic lines which are heard simultaneously

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

this type of musical production was created during the Baroque Period; lyrics are in Italian

A hollow, end-blown flute—the most important instrument during the Renaissance.

The frequency of a note determining how high or low it sounds.

The most important type of music in the Medieval period

A large group of instrumentalists playing together

Music relating to the church or religion.

Musical form in which the melody or tune is imitated by individual parts at regular intervals