Medieval and Renaissance Music Concepts you will learn: Plainchant Mass Motet Madrigal Ballett Anthem Air Pavan Galliard Modal

Medieval Music Lasted from 11th to 15th century. Mainly religious works including Chant and Mass Used Modes as no keys invented

Plainchant Can be known also as chant or gregorian chant. Monks sang plainchant Used a single line of music Sung in unison Used Modes

Mass Religious music from Roman Catholic Mass 5 main sections to mass Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus Benedictus and Agnus dei These words are heard in the related section Polyphonic texture Usually a cappella

Renaissance Period from 1430 – end of 16th century Means re-birth, new styles of vocal and instrumental developed Lots of imitative polyphony Popular instruments – Lute and Recorder Composers – Byrd and Palestrina

Instrumental Music Pavan Usually on a keyboard instrument Slow dance with 2 beats in a bar Galliard Follows the Pavan Fast dance with 3 beats in a bar

Vocal - Religious Motet Religious choral work with at least four parts Polyphonic texture Usually a cappella Anthem A short choral work Contrapuntal texture Usually with organ accompaniment

Vocal – Secular Madrigal Lively vocal work sung by a group of singers Use of imitation and word painting Sometimes accompanied Ballett Form of a Madrigal Strophic form Fa-la-la chorus

Air Can be vocal or Instrumental Slow, simple melody Ensemble or Solo singer with Lute

Medieval and Renaissance Instruments