Questions and Answers
Which of the following terms describes religious or spiritual music?
Match the text setting of each line:
1st line = Melismatic 2nd line = Syllabic 3rd line = Neumatic
A song in which each syllable of text receives one note is called syllabic.
True
What is the technique wherein the meaning of a word is pictorialized by the music?
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Secular music is often sung in the language of the people singing it.
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How would you classify the text setting in the example 'Simple Gifts'?
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The words 'vocalise' and 'scat-singing' refer to singing that uses intelligible words.
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How would you classify the text setting in the example 'Hildegard: Kyrie'?
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Which of the following terms describe singing on syllables that have no meaning? Which do not?
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In the medieval and Renaissance eras, Latin was the language of which institutions?
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Match each example to the language in which it is being sung:
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The text of a song is always written before the music is composed.
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Which of the following terms describe the relationship between the number of notes and each syllable of a text? Which do not?
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Music with words that are in the language of the people is said to be __.
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For which of the following tunes were the words written after the melody was composed?
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Match each musical selection to the term that describes the text setting that you hear in the example.
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Which of the following terms describes the setting of many notes to a syllable?
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Which of the following describes the setting of many notes to a syllable of text?
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Composers use the __ technique to emphasize the meaning of the text through music.
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A song in which the music is repeated for each stanza of the poem is called __.
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Study Notes
Music Terminology
- "Sacred" music describes religious or spiritual music, contrasting with secular themes.
- Secular music is performed in the language of the people, enhancing its accessibility.
Text Setting Techniques
- Syllabic: Each syllable of text corresponds to a single note, enhancing clarity in lyric delivery.
- Melismatic: Multiple notes are sung on a single syllable, adding expressiveness and ornamentation.
- Neumatic: A combination of one to a few notes per syllable.
Artistic Techniques in Music
- Word-Painting: A compositional technique where the music reflects the literal meaning of the lyrics, enhancing emotional impact.
Historical Context
- Latin was the prevalent language in medieval and Renaissance eras, especially within the Roman Catholic Church and universities.
Examples of Language in Music
- Examples of songs in various languages include:
- English: "If I Had a Hammer" by Pete Seeger
- French: "Ma fin est mon commencement" by Machaut
- Latin: "Ave Maria...virgo serena" by Josquin
- German: "Wiegenlied" by Brahms
Composition Processes
- The text of a song is not always written prior to the composition of music; in some cases, like "I Got Rhythm," words were added after the melody was created.
Syllable Relationships
- Note-syllable relationships are categorized as:
- Syllabic: One note per syllable.
- Melismatic: Many notes per syllable.
- Neumatic: A mix of both.
Musical Forms
- Strophic: A form where music remains the same for each stanza of lyrics, providing a repetitive structure for storytelling or thematic continuity.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards on Chapter 8, focusing on the relationship between music and text. Cover key terms like sacred music, and explore different text settings such as melismatic and syllabic. Perfect for students and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of musical language.
