MUS 121 Study Guide - Final Guide: Josquin Des Prez, Melisma, Choirboy
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Flute oldest form of instrument; makes sound through the vibration of air in the instruments. Reed instrument instruments that produce sound through the vibration of a reed (clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon) Liturgy series of set services based on the calendar year. Choirboy exactly what it sounds like; people who learned music from early childhood and learned music for their entire lifetime. Paraphrase process of smoothing and improving music. Madrigal short, secular composition containing many expressive elements; often set to a short love poem; emphasis was on expressing the words ( i got friends in low places low note) Functional harmony uses chord progressions to give music a sense of direction. Rubato artistic departure from strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slowing. Motif short, repeated melody or musical figure; often closely tied to a specific concept or idea. Concerto a musical genre; full orchestra + single virtuoso soloist.
