I am an Italian, secular vocal work. I am through-composed. I am usually polyphonic, but rarely I am homophonic. Instruments may be used to double or replace vocal parts, but would not accompany. Popular composers include Palestrina.
Madrigal
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I am a French, secular vocal work. Two principle composers of this type of work are de Sermisy and Janequin, composing in homophonic styles. Contrapuntal composers include Gombert, Clemens and Sweelinck.
Chanson
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I am an English, secular vocal work. I feature a consort of viols (a string ensemble), alongside a singer. A famous composer is William Byrd.
Consort Song
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I am an English, secular vocal work. I am usually homophonic, with elements of polyphony. The continuo accompaniment would be performed by a lute. A famous composer is Dowland.
Lute Song
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I am an English, secular vocal work influenced by Italian composers. I am through-composed. I am usually polyphonic, but rarely I am homophonic. Instruments may be used to double or replace vocal parts. Some popular composers: Byrd, Tallis & Dowland
English Madrigal
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I am written in Latin, telling us that it is probably sacred. However, I am not singing the sections of a mass, e.g. Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Agnus Deo etc.
Motet
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I am written in Latin, telling us that it is probably sacred. My text is used during a mass, although this can often be difficult to hear. Palestrina wrote 104 of this type of work.
Mass
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– I am an English, sacred vocal work. My text is not part of the liturgy. Essentially a motet in English.
Anthem
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I am an English, sacred vocal work. My text is a translation of the liturgy. This type of work became popular after the Church of England separated from Rome with King Henry VIII’s marriage to Anne Boleyn.
Service
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A stately, instrumental dance in three repeated strains AABBCC. I am a slow dance written in Duple time.
Pavane
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In triple time, playing a variant of the pavane melody. Form is AABBCC. A lively instrumental dance.
Galliard
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Toccata – A virtuosic (usually) keyboard piece. Comes from the Italian word toccare, literally, to touch).
Toccata
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I am a French, secular vocal work. Two principle composers of this type of work are de Sermisy and Janequin, composing in homophonic styles. Contrapuntal composers include Gombert, Clemens and Sweelinck.
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