aug 17, 1750 - Important musical
terms,
at this point
in time
Description:
imitative (polyphony) - sung in a round, but not as strict. doesn't have to be exactly what was just sung. A shared melody motet, but at different times.
counterpoint (polyphony/texture)- two independent lines/melodies at a time.
homophonic (texture) - every part plays in the same rhythm. Words are lining up.
= homorhythmic
melodia and accompaniment (polyphony/texture) - supporting melody. there is ONE CLEAR MELODY, not competing. could have been voice OR instrument
cantus firmus texture - one line at a slower pace (similar to a rhythm), while (simultaneously) other parts (possibly above OR below) sings at a faster, more lively pace.
strophic - one melodic and rhythmic refrain, used over and over (AAA..)
ternary - ABAB...
through-composed - beginning to end, there is NO definitive refrain that repeats. Always a new/similar melody and rhythm. NOT a recurring form.
Fugue/Fugual writing - is a subcategory of the imitative harmonic texture. A line that is echoed or repeated similarly, with one voice entering at a time. (see the tag for more info)
Some fugue terminology (1-5c)
1. tierce de picardie/Picardy Third -> endnig a piece by changing the third of the starting key. Ex) C minor (start) to C major (end)
2. Counter subject -> another melodic idea that is paired with every entrance of the subject. Not every fugue uses this.
3. Fugal Exposition -> the beginning period when every voice is entering with their respective versions of the subject.
4. Episode -> a period where there is no full-fledged subject (completion of the whole thing). Helps to transition into another key. This is accomplished thru the use of...
5. Sequence -> a short melodic fragment (from the subject) that repeats while changing pitches (usually continuously up or down). Ex) common vocal warmups.
- (A) descending: each new pitch is one wholetone down
- (B) ascending: each new pitch is one wholetone up
- (C) circle of fifths: all entrances (keys) map out the circle of fifths.
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contrafactum - the substitution of one text for another, without substantial change to the music.
choral prelude - composition for organ, based on a chorale (often improvised). The way the chorale was 'treated' could vary greatly.
Could be used as
- music at start of service
- introduction before congregation sang the hymn
- as pedgogical material for teaching technique and improvisation.
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