Music History Part I Review

Having one melodic line without accompaniment

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

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

Monophonic church music sung without accompaniment

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

A short piece originally preceded by a more substantial work,

The rate of speed at which a piece is played

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

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

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

A pear-shaped fretted instrument of the Middle Ages

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

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

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

Music relating to the church or religion.

The most important type of music in the Medieval period

Two or more melodic lines which are heard simultaneously

The piece of cane in wind instruments.

A large group of instrumentalists playing together

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