Medieval and Renaissance Music: A Comparative Study
Medieval Music
Consists of songs, instrumental pieces, and liturgical music from about 500 A.D. to 1400. It was an era of Western music, including liturgical music used for the church, and secular music. Gregorian chant was sung by monks during Catholic Mass.
Renaissance Music
Music based on modes. Richer texture, with four or more independent melodic parts being performed simultaneously. These interweaving melodic lines, a style called polyphony, is one of the defining features of Renaissance music.
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Mark with an x the chronological period of baroque music. From the year 1600 to the year 1750. Describe the historical and sociocultural aspects of this period of history by answering the following questions:
- Euridice by Jacopo Peri.
- Portuguese word ‘barrueco’ referring to a rough or imperfect pearl.
- Nobility, clergy, and the common people.
- Castrati.
- Florence.
- Virtuosity.
In relation to vocal music, answer:
- The Protestant Church.
- It comes from the Old and New Testament (Bible).
- The death and passion of Jesus
Khon Dance Drama: A Traditional Thai Epic Performance
What Happens
According to the University of Maine website, performances are based on episodes in the Ramakien (the Thai retelling of the Hindu epic the Ramayana), with battle scenes in which the hero Phra Ram vanquishes the villain Thotsakan. It is a convention of Thai theater, however, not to portray Thotsakan’s death on stage, as it is believed to bring misfortune.
Plots
The Ramakien is the story of Phra Ram, an incarnation of the god Phra Narai. He is assisted by monkey warriors, who bring back
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Characteristics (Baroque)
The first excerpt of the recording began with a deep bass line, then we heard a melody over the bass line. This type of bass line accompanying the melody is called basso continuo. The second excerpt, we heard the contrast of loud/soft between the instruments playing the music. Baroque music aims to create contrast: between groups of big and small instruments, instruments with different timbres, vocal and instrumental sections, slow and fast movements, or – like in the music
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1.1.MKT RESEARCH1.Market research: the collection and examination of information about things that people uy or might buy feelings about things that they have bought.Is the prices of gathering, analysing and interpreting information about a market, about service to be offered for sale in the market, and about the past, present and potential customers fo the product or service, research into the characteristics, spending habits, lotion and needs of your business’s target market, the industry
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2-WHAT DOES BAROQUE ADJECTIVE?
Meaning “Regularly shaped”. At first, the word in French was used mostly to refer pearls. Eventually, it came to describe an extravagant style of art characterized by curving lines, gilt and gelt.
3-MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF BAROQUE
a) What is a luthier?
Is a person who builds, adjust or repairs stringed an pulsed string instruments
b) Who was the most famous luthier?Amati, Stradivari and Guarnieri
c) Where did he come from?The italian city of Cremona
4- RELIGIOUS MUSIC:
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