Exploring the Architectural Marvels of Paris
Visits:
Early Gothic Paris: 3 July
Basilica of St.-Denis, the site originated as a Gallo-Roman cemetery in late Roman times. The archaeological remains still lie beneath. The cathedral became a place of pilgrimage for French Kings.
Architect:
Patron: French Kings
Style: Gothic
Century: finished: 1144, every king from 10th – 18th.
High Gothic Paris & Rayonnant: 4 July
Cluny Museum, The museum is built atop the ancient Thermes de Cluny, baths from the Roman era of Gaul.
Architect:
Patron:
Style: combines
Read MoreMedieval 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.
Read MoreBaroque Music: Historical and Sociocultural Aspects
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
Read MoreBaroque and Classical Music Characteristics
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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