1. Ars Nova vs. Ars Antiqua Ars Nova: Term coined by Philippe de Vitry (1291-1361) to describe the new generically transgressive and musically elaborate work of Machaut and his contemporaries Musically associated with a new rhythmic impulse and greater contrapuntal complexity Ars Antiqua: Collaborative term used to describe the older Notre Dame School
15. El Grillo – The Cricket The cricket is a good singer Who holds a long note. Go ahead, drink cricket and sing. He is not like the other birds, Who sing a little And then go elsewhere. The cricket always stands firm. When it is hottest He sings alone for love.