Term: monody (feb 15, 1585 – apr 14, 1628)
Description:
- affective (emotional)- consisted of a single melodic line accompanied by basso continuo
- led to chords and harmony
- given structure and rhythm since the bass player was meant to improvise.. taken directly from their emotions.
Developed out of the Florentine Camerata.
Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 15, 1585
apr 14, 1628
~ 43 years