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M 541
Test 2
31 October 2005
Part 1: Identifications and definitions (30 points total)
A. For the following terms, provide a brief definition and where applicable a musical example. (2 points each; choose 10 of the 12 given)
1) imitative counterpoint
2) chorale
3) carol
4) anthem
5) paraphrase technique
6) contenance angloise
7) cantus firmus
8) humanism
9) huguenots
10) fauxbourdon
11) maestro di cappella
12) indulgences
B. Identify the following historical figures, giving a brief explanation of what they contributed to the history of Renaissance music. (2 points each; choose 5 of the 6 given)
1) Johannes Tinctoris
2) Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy
3) Ottaviano Petrucci
4) Jean Calvin
5) Leonel Power
6) Johannes Ciconia
Part 2: Listening examples (30 points total, 10 points per example)
Example 1
1) Identify the composer, approximate date, title, place of origin, and genre (including liturgical movement) of this example. (5 points)
2) To what other work does this refer (give composer and title)? (2 points)
3) How is that reference made in compositional terms (describe this as accurately as you can)? (3 points)
Example 2
1) Identify the composer, approximate date, title, and genre (including liturgical movement) of this example. (4 points)
2) What is the model for this work (composer and title)? (2 points)
3) Describe how this piece uses its model. (4 points)
Example 3
1) Identify the composer, approximate date, title, religious affiliation, and genre of this example. (5 points)
2) What is the relationship of this piece to its original? (3 points)
3) In what context would a piece like this have been used? (3 points)
Part 3: Short answers (40 points)
Choose 8 of the 10 questions below. For each, provide a brief answer, consisting of diagrams, musical examples where appropriate, and a few short sentences. (5 points each)
1) Describe how the tenor of a tenor mass works.
2) Briefly describe the development of the motet in the 15th century.
3) What is a parody or ad immitationem mass?
4) How does fauxbourdon work?
5) Briefly describe the rhythmic practices of the Ars subtilior.
6) Briefly characterize the importance of the international style—where it comes from geographically, what it consists of, who its most important exponents are.
7) How did Luther approach the use of music in the reform service and in the life of his followers?
8) How did the English reformation evolve in the 16th century?
9) Briefly describe the development of the chanson from the 14th into the 15th centuries.
10) What are the basic principles set forth by the Council of Trent, and how do they manifest themselves in music?