Arts

1. Music of Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque
Period
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2. Music of the Medieval Period
(700-1400)
The Medieval period is also
known as the Middle Ages or
“Dark Ages”.
Started from the fall of the
Roman Empire and the beginning
of Renaissance Period.

3. The Christian Church influenced Europe’s
culture and political affairs.

4. Monophonic plainchant
was named after Pope
Gregory I, made this
approved music for the
Catholic Church.

5. this plainchant called
“ Gregorian Chant”

6.  originally transmitted orally.
 the scholars agreed to put it in notation
to assist dissemination of chants across
Europe and it was called the
“Neume Notation.”

7. Neume Notation

8. Characteristics of the Gregorian Chants:
• Monophonic
• Free Meter
• Modal
• Usually based on Latin liturgy
• Use of Neume Notation

9. Latter Part of Medieval Period
 Secular music which was not bound by
Catholic traditions emerged.

10. Most of these songs
were performed
across Europe by
groups of musicians
called Troubadours.

11. Characteristics of Troubadour Music:
 Usually Monophonic
 Sometimes with improvised
accompaniment.
 Tells the story of Chivalry and courtly love
Written in the French language

12. Famous Composer of
the Medieval Period:
Adam de la Halle - also
known as Adam “the
Hunchback”.
-he was destined for
the church but
eventually married.

13. -Adam was one of the
oldest secular
composers.
-He was a trouvere,
poet, and musician.

14. Music of Renaissance Period
(1400-1600)
The term Renaissance comes
from the word “ renaitre” which
means “rebirth”, “revival”, and
“rediscovered”.
period of “looking back” to the
Golden Age of Greece and Rome.

15. music became the popular as
entertainment and activity for the
amateurs and educated.
Lute was the prominent instrument
of the Renaissance Era.
The influenced of the Roman
Catholic Church in music started to
decline as the new genre arose.

16. sacred music was still give
importance, secular music became
more prominent in this era.
This era also known as the
“Golden Age” of Acapella choral
music.

17. Characteristics of Renaissance
Music:
Mostly Polyphonic
Imitation among the voices is
common
Melodic lines move in a flowing
manner
 Melodies are easier to perform

18. 2 Types of Vocal Music of the
Renaissance Period
MASS
is a form of sacred
musical
composition that
sets texts of the
Eucharistic liturgy
into music.
MADRIGAL
A secular vocal
polyphonic music
composition which
originated in Italy.
It is written and
expressed in a poetic text
and sung during courtly
social gatherings.

19. CHARACTERISTICS
MASS
 Polyphonic
 May be sung in Acapella
or with orchestral
accompaniment
 Text may be syllabic
(one note set to each
syllable), neumatic( few
notes set to one
syllable), or
melismatic(many notes
to one syllable.
MADRIGAL
Polyphonic
Sung Acapella
Through-composed
Frequently in 3 to 6
voices

20. Five Main Sections of the Mass:
1. Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy)
2. Gloria (Glory to God in the
Highest)
3. Credo (I believe in one God)
4. Sanctus and Benedictus
(Holy, holy and Blessed Is He)
5. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God)

21. Famous Composers of
Renaissance Period

22. 1.Giovanni Pierluigi
da Palestrina
 said to be the
greatest master of
Roman Catholic
Church music during
Renaissance period.

23. he was committed to
sacred music and keep
the interest in
satisfying the desires
of church leaders.
he was the organist
and choir master at
both Sistine Chapel
and at St. Peter’s
Basilica.

24. 2. Thomas Morley
-The most famous
composer of secular
music in his time.
-His works shows a
variety of color, form
and technique.
-most of his madrigals
are light and easy to
sing.

25. His works include:
 Fire, Fire, My Heart
 Sing and Chant It
 Fantasie
 April Is In My
Mistress Face
 It was A Lover and
Hiss Lass

26. Music of the Baroque Period
(1685-1750)
 The word is derived from the Portuguese
word “barroco” which means “pearl of
irregular shape”
 the arts highlighted grandiose and
elaborate ornamentation. These were
clearly seen in the musical compositions
created by Baroque composers.

27. Characteristics of Baroque Music:
 Melodies sound elaborate and
ornamental
 Melodies are not easy to sing and
remember
 Dynamic contrast- alternation
between loud and soft

28.  Music genres- Opera, Concerto
grosso, Fugue, Oratorio, and Chorale
 Orchestra consists of strings

29. Music Genres of Baroque Music
1.Concerto- a form of orchestral music that
employs a solo instrument by an orchestra.
2. Concerto Grosso- A form of orchestral music
during the Baroque period wherein the music is
between a small group of solo instruments called
concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.

30. 3. Fugue- A contrapuntal piece, developed
mainly by imitative counterpoint.
4. Oratorio- a large scale musical composition
for orchestra and voices that incorporate
narratives on religious themes.
5. Chorale- musical compositions that resemble
a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the
Protestant church during the Baroque era.

31. Famous Composers of
Baroque Period

32. Johann Sebastian Bach
Born: Germany, March
21, 1685
Died: July 28, 1750

33. Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach was religious
man. His personal and
deep faith shown in his
sacred music.
 He was known for his
compositions for organ,
orchestra, and
oratorio.

34. His works include:
 Concerto Grosso
 Masses
 Cantatas
 Fugues

35. Antonio Vivaldi
Born: Venice, March 4,
1678
Vienna, July 28, 1741

36. Antonio Vivaldi
 recognized as one of the
greatest Baroque
composers.
 Vivaldi is known mainly
for composing instrumental
concertos.
 his most famous piece
is The Four Seasons.

37. George Friedrich Handel
Born: Germany,
February 23, 1685

38. George Friedrich Handel
Handel is remembered
for his operas and oratorios
Handel became England’s
favorite composer.
Messiah is Handel’s most
famous creation and very
well known “Hallelujah”
chorus part of his Messiah.

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