ART APPRECIATION- LESSON 2

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It is a musical composition that is without lyrics, or singing, although it might include some inarticulate vocals.

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

During this period, music was primarily vocal. Instruments were used to accompany vocal lines or to improvise instrumental dances. Rhythm was not notated and tradition regarding sacred text, meter of the text and musical abilities of singers and instrumentalist. Harmony and tonality were not functional during this period.

MEDIEVAL MUSIC

During this period, music was performed by vocal groups (ensembles of one to eight parts). Instrumental music included ensembles (consort music) and solos (keyboard music for the organ or harpsichord). Tempos still determined by the musician as well as the sacred character of the piece or text. Rhythm began to increase in complexity and melodic range increased during this era. Renaissance composers sought to blend the sound of voices and instruments and pleasing harmonies were sought. Polyphonic texture was predominantly used.

RENAISSANCE MUSIC

Forms of music that evolved during this period included the cantus firmus, chorale, French chansons, and madrigals.

RENAISSANCE MUSIC

It meant "firm chant," that was typically utilized in the Medieval period and was strongly founded on the Gregorian chant. Composers dropped the chants and instead incorporated secular, folk music.

CANTUS FIRMUS

A song that was intended to be sung by a congregation. Its original form was monophonic, which then evolved into a four-part harmony

CHORALE

It is a polyphonic French song that was originally for two to four voices.

CHANSON

It is defined as polyphonic secular music that was performed in groups of four to six singers who sang mostly love songs. It had served two principal roles: as a enjoyable private entertainment for small groups of skilled amateur musicians or as a small part of a large ceremonial public performance.

MADRIGAL

The word baroque that was used to describe the music styles of the 1600s to the 1700s comes from the Italian word "________" which means bizarre

BAROCCO

It is considered the late period of the Renaissance, marked by a more intricate and even unconventional visual style. In some ways the word applies to the music as well. Compositions became more homophonic, meaning based on one melody with harmonic support coming from a keyboard player.

BAROQUE MUSIC

The most famous composer of the Baroque is ____________, who might also be considered the greatest composer of any period.

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH

It is consisted of a chord-playing instrumentalist like a harpsichord or flute and bass-type instruments carrying the bassline, like a cello or double bass.

BASSO CONTINUO GROUP

It is the transitional period between baroque and classical music. It is characterized by delicate, frivolous expression designed to please than to excite the listener. Some traditional composers are Couperin, Scarlatti and the sons of Bach.

ROCOCO

During this era where the most influential personalities of classical music emerged. In this period a new form of music which is highly refined, simple in melodic text and harmonic structure and coordinated by symmetrical form developed. Mozart, Beethoven, Paganini, Rossini, and others who gave the world some of the greatest music ever composed

CLASSICAL MUSIC

It characterized by chamber music ensembles, large symphony orchestras, opera companies and piano as performing mediums. An exceedingly fruitful period, this era of music is expressive, dramatic, and orchestral with rhythmic complexity and raging tempos.

ROMANTIC PERIOD

It is described as the “age of musical diversity” because composers had more creative freedom.

MODERN MUSIC

It is a tone system wherein all the 12 notes of the octave are of equal importance.

12-TONE SYSTEM

Who created 12-tone system?

ARNOLD SCHOENBERG

Many composers combined jazz music elements with other music styles such as classical and blues. Music during this time also spoke of nationalistic fervor. Some of the composers whose works were greatly appreciated were George Gershwin (Rhapsody in Blue), Aaron Copland (Rodeo) and Dmitry Shostakovich (The Golden Age).

CONCERT MUSIC

Composers of this music experimented with technology and how it affects certain aspects of music such as melody and rhythm.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC

In music, it is applied to works of early 20th century composers such as Debussy. Debussy rejected the rules of tonality and created music that is pleasing to the ears as impressionist paintings are appealing to the eyes. This resulted in music that was relaxed and almost dreamlike.

IMPRESSIONISTIC

It can be traced back to earlier African-American music styles. It is particularly remarkable for its improvisation, harmonic progressions, and modified rhythms.

JAZZ

It type of music which was simple and contained patterns that were repeated and reinforced by a steady beat. Examples are the music of Steve Reich and Philip Glass.

MINIMALISM

It is a desired music that was expressive, haunting, and mysterious, much like the music of the past. Composers who used this technique were George Crumb (Ancient Voices of Children) and Gyorgy Ligeti (Lux Aeterna), among others.

NEW ROMANTICISM

It is a concept applied to the music of early 20th century composers like Stravinsky which reflects the 18th-century music. Stravinsky's works, particularly after the highly acclaimed The Rite of Spring, did not emphasize tonality but felt restrained. Stravinsky was discovered by Sergei Diaghilev, the producer of the Ballet Rouse. His earlier works reflected influences from Debussy's dissonance and irregular rhythmic patterns.

NEOCLASSICAL

It was based on Schoenberg's 12-tone system, which was continued by his student Anton von Webern. It was evident in the music of the 1950s and 1960s but appreciation was limited to university professors and their students. It used a strict musical formula that was difficult to play. Composers who used this technique were Milton Babbitt and Pierre Boulez, to name a few.

SERIALISM

A Hungarian composer and renowned ethnomusicologist.

BELA BARTOK

An Austrian composer who adapted the atonal style, also referred to as the classicist of modern music.

ALBAN BERG

A Swiss composer of spiritual music.

ERNEST BLOCH

An American composer of the 20th century known for his innovative, avant-garde ideas of creating and appreciating music. He devised the "prepared piano."

JOHN CAGE

The American composer, and one of the inventors of an electrical instrument called "rhythmicon", who wrote pieces wherein the musicians played the keys of a piano by striking it with their forearms or wrists and strumming or plucking the strings.

HENRY COWELL

An English composer, who, according to Richard Strauss, was the "first English progressive musician."

EDWARD ELGAR

The first known composer of polytonal pieces.

CHARLES IVES

A Finnish composer, conductor, and teacher especially known for his orchestral works and symphonies.

JEAN SIBELIUS

One of the composers who experimented with music and technology. He wrote a piece for an orchestra composed of solely percussion instruments. He also experimented with taped music and electronic instruments.

EDGARD VARESE

An Austrian composer belonging to the 12-tone Viennese school.

ANTON VON WEBERN

An English composer of nationalistic music.

RALPH VAUGHAN WILLIAMS

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