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What is humanism

A system of thought that center on humans and their value, capacities and worth. A secular study of the classics

A nonreligious study of Greek and Roman texts

A nonreligious study of ancient texts
A doctrine in which human interests and capabilities are of primary concern

What is organum

A: A style of early polyphony.

What is mensuration

A system for indicating the rhythmic relationships between notes.

Who composed the Messe de Nostre Dame

Machaut

The Reformation was sparked by the posting of what document

the 95 thesis

Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era

The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.

Singing a melody without alternating voices or groups is called

direct psalmody

Which term refers to the way a composition is constructed

The term that refers to a way a composition is constructed is "Form".

Which term refers to a Tempo

Andante is a term that refers to a tempo.

What is the Italian term for a gradual increase in Tempo

Accelerando

Which notation system is similar to neumatic notation

Jewish Ta'amim

How would you label a three-section musical form where the music for the first and third sections is the same

aba form.

What best describes musical life during the Classical Era

concerts were unusually long by today's standards (apex)
Concerts were unusually long by today's standards.

The technique used to create form that changes something already heard is

variation

How was The Doctrine of the Affections best described as
  • Doctrine of the Affections
Alternation between a cantor chanting psalm verses and a choir singing a refrain is called

responsorial psalmody.

A style of performance where a soloist alternates with a choir is called

responsorial psalmody.

Is there a music instrument with a mouthpiece and no bell

a flute

Which of the following is characteristic of the Baroque style A Polytonality B Polyrhythm C Unresolved dissonance D Ornamentation

polytonality

What does a dynamic marking mean....for piano.

dynamic markings tell you how loud or soft to play.

Andante means what

a walking pace

What is Andrea Amati's occupation

Andrea Amati is a/an luthier

Which instrument did Andrea Amati invent

violin

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