Liturgical Music - 2013 Midterm

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We sang this hymn in both its original rhythmic version and in the chorale form of J.S. Bach. Known as the "Battle Cry of the Reformation," its first line is____________________

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A Mighty Fortress is our God

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What definition was given in class of polyphony

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music w/ 2 or more relatively independent voices

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What definition given in class for monody

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music with a single vocal line

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This university in Alabama, founded by Booker T. Washington, encouraged the singing of Negro Spirituals through the arrangements of its choral director William Dawson. What is the name of the institution

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Tuskegee Institute

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This man is identified as the Father of Hymnody in the Western Church (not the Father of English Hymnody) in the caption beneath his picture in Wilson-Dickson. in the caption beneath his picture in Wilson-Dickson. Give his name.

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Ambrose of Milan

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This former poet laureate of England not only wrote the hymn text "All my hope on God is founded," but he also created an influential book called the Yattendon Hymnal, which was recently published in an online version by the VTS Library. His name is _________________

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Robert Bridges

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The composer of the music for the above poetry named the tune for his only son Michael, who died in childhood. This composer is much beloved by Anglican/Episcopal church musicians, who consider him the most important 20th century English composer of sacred choral music. He wrote the famous "Collegium Regale" setting of the Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. What is his name

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Herbert Howells

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"They who sing, pray twice" was uttered by what famous theologian

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Augustine of Hippo

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In ancient Israel, those who were responsible for music in worship were __________.

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Levites

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The most famous oratorio ever written was first performed in Dublin on April 1742. Even today it is performed more than any other extended choral composition. What is the name of this work________ and who is its composer?

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Messiah, G.F. Handel

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Psalms are for ___________

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singing

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A number of poets have adapted the Psalms into poetic form, so that can be easily sung with familiar hymn tunes. This form is call _____________ ___________

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metrical paraphrase

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Psalm verses are divided into two parts, marked in the Book of Common Prayer by and asterisk. The second part extends ("and also"), paraphrases ("in other words"), or refutes ("on the other hand") the first part. What is the Greek word for one these parts.

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stichos, stichoi(pl)

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According to Wilson-Dickson this Reformer strictly forbade singing in harmony or the use of instruments in church

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John Calvin

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This form of music is a sacred composition for choir, usually in English. In the chapel Royal, it was considered the "sacrifice of praise" even overshadowing the sermon in importance. Many churches in the US have at least one every Sunday

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anthem

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According to the lecture on Hospitality in Liturgy, those leaders who want worship to embrace people from a wide variety of cultural, ethnic and racial backgrounds will make sure the music is __________

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diverse

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This is the major professional organization for Episcopal church musicians and clergy. Dr. Raymond Glover was one of the three founders.

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Assoc, of Anglican Musicians

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This organization, which was only Episcopal but now includes Lutherans, equips church musicians, principally from small congregations, through study of a two-year curriculum. The first training sessions occurred in Addison 201

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Leadership program for Musicians

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This organization, when it originated in England, served Anglican parishes, but it is not both ecumenical and international. Their primary success is seen in extraordinary church music training for children, who earn different color ribbons to denote their progress. Its name is_____________________.

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Royal school of Church Music

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The organization that is most likely to help you find an Episcopal church musician is___________________

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Assoc. of Anglican Musicians (AAM)

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British-American church musician and educator Alec Wyton coined the phrase, "Leaders in church in whatever area are ____________, ______________, and __________________, in that order." Roberts in his book applies this principal to church musicians.

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Pastors, Teachers, Performers.

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The formula for Anglican Chant is:

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Yadda, Yadda, 1,2,3
Yadda, Yadda, 1,2,3,4,5

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A hymn is______________

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A song of praise to God, usually not a psalm text.

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A praise chorus is_____________

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A congregational song, typically w/ few words and repetition.

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A chant is_____________

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a religious composition for voices, elevated voice, freq. unaccompanied, often monophonic.

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Three roles of the church musician are discussed in Music and Vital Congregations. The church musician might need the priest's help most in understanding and developing this one______________

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Minister

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Episcopal priest Carl P. Daw, Jr. and Episcopal priest and monk Kevin Hackett created an easy way of singing the Psalms, when they published this book

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A Hymn Tune Psalter

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In planning weddings, Roberts suggested (in the Oct. 13 class) that ___________________ will help the planning session a pleasant and productive experience.

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Published guidelines for Wed. Music

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Another term for Gregorian chant is

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plainsong.

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During the 19th century, composers such as Beethoven began to compose Masses for concert performance (not intended for liturgical use) that are still performed in concert halls by orchestras choruses. Name one of Beethoven's Masses

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Mass in C major

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Wilson-Dickson cites eminent English composer_________ ___________ whose collection National Music and Other Essays makes this statement: "Music is the reaching out towards the utmost realities by means of ordered sound."

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Ralph Vaughn Williams

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According to Wilson-Dickson this hymnal was by far the most influential in the English-speaking world. Published in 1861, it had sold 60 million copies by the end of the 19th century. Its influence is still felt today. What is the name of the hymnal

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Hymns Ancient and Modern

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A church musician marks the Psalm so that, when the congregation sings it, they know when to change notes. This process of marking is called _________.

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pointing

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The birth of the hymn led to English congregations' singing "hymns of human composure" (as opposed to Psalms, considered divinely written). According to Wilson-Dickson, this writer began a new era of the Christian hymn: ____________. He is known as the "Father of English Hymnody."

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Isaac Watts

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"Hallelujah Lassies" dressed in uniforms and were called "cadets." This quasi-military evangelistic movement led to a style of music that was often played by bands on street corners. What is the name of the organization

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Salvation Army

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A 1644 publication recommended a procedure for singing the Psalms that allowed illiterate parishioners to participate. The minister or some other leader would recite or sing each line of the Psalm, after which the congregation would sing it. This procedure is called

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lining out

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In the introduction to Music and Vital Congregations this British-American hymnist and theologian is quoted as saying "Give us the best music we can have, only make it friendly to the people." Roberts says this is the best succinct philosophy of church music he knows. Who is the author of this quote

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Erik Routley

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According to Music and Vital Congregations, clergy and musicians learn conflicting models for their respective work, because they are trained in radically _____________ _______________.

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different environments

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English kings and queens who worshipped in this building were accustomed to having the best composers provide music for worship, particularly beginning with Charles II. What is the name of the worship space

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Chapel Royal

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According to Wilson-Dickson, the richest collection of Christian music is named after this pope, who is credited, probably erroneously, with the creation of many plainsong melodies. What is the body of music called

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Gregorian Chant

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The five parts of the Ordinary of the Mass are

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kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus/Benedictus, Agnus Dei

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The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris was the site of the early experiments with polyphony. Two Notre Dame composers were famous for their forays into polyphony. Name one.

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Leonin & Pevotin

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This 14th century Oxford theologian pre-dated the Reformation by 150 years and insisted that everyone had the right to the Bible in his or her own tongue. He complained about music that was too ornate to permit the words to be understood. Please give his name.

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John Wycliffe

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Of the three major Reformers, this one believed most strongly in the power of music in worship. The following quote demonstrates his passion: "Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise." Identify him

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Martin Luther

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While some reformers disdained the use of secular materials as building blocks for worship music, this reformer made extensive use of such tunes, some of which have become staples of Christian worship. What is his name

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Martin Luther

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The Presbyterian Church's emphasis upon Psalm singing can be traced to this reformer, who, apart from his allowing one or two canticles, insisted upon singing Psalms exclusively.

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John Calvin

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In the Book of Common Prayer, the Daily Offices were compressed into two services:___________ and ____________

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Matins (Morning Prayer), Evensong (Evening Prayer)

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John Merbecke (pronounced "MAR-beck") composed musical settings of the texts of Anglican worship. His collection is called:____________ ___ _________ __________ ____________

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booke of Common praier noted.

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Of the composers from the English "Golden Age," one served an astonishingly long time-especially in light of the era's bloodshed-spanning the reigns of Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth I. Give his last name

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Tallis

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The composer from the Italian Renaissance has known continual performances from his lifetime up the present day. He is credited with discouraging the Council of Trent from imposing extreme limitations on the style of music composition. If you know only one Renaissance composer, he is the one. Identify him by last name.

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Palestrina

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According to Wilson-Dickson, the music historian Bianconi, in his book Music in the Seventeenth Century, made this colorful statement about Reformation practice: "The __________, in church, listens without singing; the ______________ sings without listening; the _____________ both listens and sings - simultaneously!"

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Catholic, Calvinist, Lutheran

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Music and Vital Congregations states that clergy have every right to expect that the church musician be a "partner in ministry." Happily a trend in this direction is evident in our church. Roberts calls those musicians who are not partners in ministry____________________ musicians

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steeple-painter

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The Genevan Psalter (1562) had a profound influence on the Christian world. French translations of the 150 Psalms were to set to music by this professional musician, who harmonized the tune Old 100th (the so-called "Doxology," Hymn 380). Please give his last name.

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Louis Bourgeous

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During this period, brought on by Oliver Cromwell, music was held in great suspicion. Organs were destroyed, as well as irreplaceable church and cathedral choir libraries. Name the period.

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Commonwealth Period

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Though he composed operas such as The Fairy Queen and King Arthur, this composer made important contributions to church music, serving as organist at both the Chapel Royal and Westminster Abbey. Give his name

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Henry Purcell

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This English hymnist lived from 1674 to 1748, producing over 400 hymns and Psalm paraphrases, setting off an explosion of hymn writing. His hymns such as "O God our help in ages past" and "Jesus shall reign where'er the sun" remain staples of congregational hymnody. Give his name.

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Isaac Watts

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Two bothers' names are attached to a movement that gave rise to a new denomination, though they were life-long Anglicans. The younger of the two wrote over 6500 hymns, over 20 of which appear in the hymnal 1982. Identify him.

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Charles Wesley

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The Welsh are noted for their singing, and many fine hymn tunes continue to be found in contemporary hymnals. Name the Welsh tune that appears in the Hymnal 1982 with the text "Jesus, lover of my soul."

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Aberystwyth

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This team of revivalists included a famous preacher ___________ and song-leader/soloist__________ who published songs were a sensational success. One of the musician's songs "I Am Praying for You" appears in LEVAS II.

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Moody, Sankey

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A “tract” or “pamphlet” was issued in England in 1833 that started a movement that was to have major implications for the Anglican Church. Some of the tenets of this movement were: a return to the daily and timeless ritual of worship; moving the choir into the chancel with the priest; placing candles and silver vessels on the altar; using colors that corresponded with the season of the liturgical year; purchasing organs for parish churches that had, in many cases, never had one; encouraging the use of Gregorian chant and Anglican chant. What was the name of this movement?

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Romeward

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Out of the Oxford Movement came a renewed interest in music in the Anglican Church. This was brought about largely by seminarians, who insisted upon music that matched the movement's high standards for liturgy and architecture. The most influential hymnal to come from this musical revolution was ________________, which appeared in 1861 and became the prototype for the modern hymnal. 60 million copies have been sold by the end of the 19th century.

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Hymns Ancient and Modern.

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THis man is considered by many (including Haydan, Mozart, Schoenberg and Stravinsky) to be the greatest composer in the history of Western European music. He was a profoundly religious man, and his music reflects a deep spirituality. At the conclusion of many of his compositions, he penned the letters SDG, standing for Soli Deo Gloria, or "to the glory of God alone. What is his name

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J.S. Bach

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This well known VTS professor (now deceased) contributed to both the 1979 Book of Common Prayer and the Hymnal 1982. He has thirteen texts in the hymnal. Please give his name.

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Henry Tucker

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The simplest example of polyphony, demonstrated by the class’ singing, is:

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Row, Row, Row your boat

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According to your professor, this is the finest body of folk songs ever composed in the United States:

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Negro Spirituals

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The music of the Brazilian tribe sounds like cacophony to our Western ears, nevertheless praises God in a musical system all their own. Please name the tribe.

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canela

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In the lecture on music for weddings and funerals, we learned that one principle of planning funerals trumps (or “surpasses”) all the rest. What was that principle?

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Patience