Madrigal
In the Medieval times the motet was a secular polyphonic vocal genre. Later on in the Renaissance time it became a sacred or devotional polyphonic vocal genre.
Robert Bower Morris has written: 'A study of the Italian solo cantata before 1750' -- subject(s): Cantata, History and criticism, Italian Vocal music, Vocal music, Italian
Sacred vocal forms of the Renaissance period included the motet, mass, and chanson spirituelle. Secular vocal forms included the madrigal, chanson, and villancico. These forms were often written for small groups of singers and showcased intricate polyphony and expressive text settings.
Songs sung by a voclist are considered music; because the vocal chords are making the sound, they are the instrument.
False. Concentration on vocal music during the Renaissance period does not mean that instrumental music continued to be used as mere accomplishment for voices.
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A general chorus usually contains singers who come from all vocal abilities, some advanced, and some beginning. Usually, these types of choirs don't perform as much as the advanced choirs. Advanced choirs are usually harder to get into, but all the vocal abilities are the same...meaning there are no beginners who are only singing because they enjoy it. Advanced choirs perform frequently and sometimes even tour.
Even though the instrumental music of the Renaissance period did not equal the vocal music, in terms of quality and quantity, it still played an integral part of the era. Instrumental music gained in popularity and developeda musical form that was distinct from vocal music. During the Renaissance era, instrumental music was written according to specific rules. 1. Improvisation was very important in performance and for melodic ornamentation. 2. Transcriptions of vocal music for instrumental performance were numerous. 3. Instruments were freely employed in the performance of vocal music. 4. Some instrumental forms were borrowed from vocal forms, while others were instrumentally invented.
A madrigal is a type of vocal music composition originating from the Renaissance period. It is typically a secular piece with multiple vocal parts, expressing themes of love and nature.
Edmund J. Myer has written: 'Vocal reinforcement' -- subject(s): Voice culture, Singing, Respiration, Instruction and study 'The Renaissance Of The Vocal Art' -- subject(s): Singing
A soprano normally describes a singer, usually female, that has a vocal range from high "A" and higher.
He was a vocal opponent of English oppression.