MoCA Study Guide (2023/2024) Already Graded A

MoCA Study Guide (2023/2024) Already Graded A Ostinato repeated rhythmic pattern Descant above all of the others Figuration same as diminution; method of embellishment Imitation imitating of the same melodic line in several different voices Motet created in the early 13th century by musicians at Notre Dame by adding newly written Latin words to the upper voices of descant clausulae, analogous to the way earlier musicians had added texts to chant melismas to create sequences and textual tropes Organum 2 or more voices singing different notes in agreeable combinations according to given rules Conductus settings of 2-4 voices of the same types of text used in the closely related genres of monophonic conductus and Aquitanian verses: rhymed, rhythmic, strophic Latin poems, rarely taken from the liturgy through usually on a sacred or serious topic Plainsong Gregorian Chant, monophonic, sung in unison Chorale most important form of music in the Lutheran Church, was a congregational hymn that was sang during each service, aimed to increase worship participation Pavane type of dance in 16th century Italy; generally paired with the galliard; was a stately dance in three repeated strains (AABBCC) Madrigal -Renaissance Period -enriches the meaning and impact of the text through the music setting -composers explored new effects of declamation, imagery, expressivity, characterization, and dramatization -Based off of poems -Through-composed -Subject matter was sentimental or erotic and were a form of social play -intended for both voices and instruments Fantasia Fugal piece in continuous imitative counterpoint (similar to a fugue) Toccata keyboard or lute piece in an improvatory style; played on the harpsichord (as chamber music) or the organ (as service music). Composer: Frescobaldi Fugue Used during the Baroque period; a piece in which each voice states a short theme (the subject) in turn, after which it tossed about among the voices, fragmented, and developed Allemande a musical composition or movement (as in a baroque suite) in moderate tempo and duple or quadruple time March meter of 2 Legato smooth; flowing Pesante heavily Calando softer and usually slower Dolente mournful, pathetic Dal segno from the sign Divertimento a light and entertaining composition, typically one in the form of a suite for chamber orchestra Diminuendo Decrescendo Dolce sweetly Allegro fast, lively Moderato