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TERM: a capella |
- lit. "in the style of the chapel" music composed specifically for group/solo singing, without instrumental accompaniment |
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TERM: countertenor |
a type of classical male singing voice with a vocal range equivalent to female contralto/mezzo soprano added to what was originally 2-part music (tenor and discant only) |
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TERM: drone |
a harmonic/monophonic effect that uses sustained or repeated sounds (usually at an interval of a fifth above or below) |
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TERM: Mass Ordinary |
a set of invariable texts of the Roman Rite Mass that is traditionally sung by a choir I. Kyrie Eleison, a prayer for mercy II. Gloria, a hymn of praise III. Credo, a statement of faith IV. Sanctus, a declaration of God's holiness V. Agnus Dei |
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TERM: Mass Proper |
(VS. Mass Ordinary) A set of texts that varies according to the date, representing certain observances, Saints, or events EX. Communion, Alleluia |
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TERM: modes |
A type of scale coupled with a set of characteristic melodic behaviours EX. Mixolydian, Lydian, Dorian |
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TERM: neumes |
A basic element of musical notation that indicates the shape of the music but not the exact notes or rhythm. Based on the fact that music used to be passed down orally. |
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TERM: Text Settings, Melismatic |
several notes of music to one syllable of text |
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TERM: Text Settings, Syllabic |
one note of music to one syllable of text |
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TERM: Text Settings, Neumatic |
one neume to one syllable of text |
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TERM: Textures, Monophonic |
Melody is present, without any accompaniment |
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TERM: Textures, Polyphonic |
2 or more melodies are heard simultaneously |
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TERM: imitative texture |
Polyphonic; 1 melody starts, 2nd follows (imitating the first) |
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TERM: non-imitative texture |
Polyphonic, 2 different melodies are played together |
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