Why are there similarities in the arts across
cultures within the same time period?
 Composer  Secular  Opera  Musical  Concerto –
 Rondo -
 Commission -
Vocabulary
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A person who writes music
Music/art that is NOT religious
A dramatic performance using music
and NO speaking
A play that combines acting, singing,
and dancing
A piece of music written for solo
instrument and orchestra
A musical form in which the A
section repeats between 2 or more
contrasting sections (ABACABA)
A fee paid to a composer to write a
piece for a certain person, group, or
occasion
Ages of Music
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 Throughout history, and across cultures, musicians
have created music for many purposes.
 Music is both sung and played, by groups and
individuals.
 Music can be used for ceremonies, celebrations,
festivals, and religious occasions.
 Music is used to accompany theater and dancing.
 Some music is just meant to be enjoyed as an art
form.
Musical Timeline
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Instruments:
Then and Now
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Medieval/Renaissance
Instruments
Modern Instruments
Instruments:
Then and Now
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 Medieval and Renaissance instruments include:
 Crumhorn – a double reeded woodwind instrument
 Lute – A string instrument, usually played by strolling
minstrels (folk musicians)
 Regal – a keyboard instrument that is similar to the
organ but can be carried
 Sackbut – a brass instrument with a slide
Instruments:
Then and Now
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 Medieval/Renaissance instruments evolved into the
instruments we use today, including:
 Oboe – a double reeded wind instrument
 Guitar – a string instrument used in many styles of
music including folk, country, and rock
 Pipe Organ – a keyboard instrument often found in
churches
 Trombone – a low pitched brass instrument with a
slide instead of keys
Music for the Stage
Long before the invention of television or movies, people throughout the world
combined music, dance, acting, and costumes to create a sense of excitement when
telling stories.
Music for the Stage
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 One of the most famous types of dramatic
performance with music is called an Opera.,
 In an Opera, the actors tell the story entirely with
song. There are no spoken words at all.
 Richard Wagner was one of the most famous
composers of Opera.
 One of Wagner’s best known pieces is called “The
Ring of Nibelung”, and is actually made up of four
operas.
Music Relates to Art
In the Nineteenth century, artists and musicians began experimenting with their
works. This style was called impressionism, a style in which artists gave the
impression of a scene rather than a true image.
Music Relates to Art
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 Impressionist artists wanted to break with tradition
 These artists wanted to give an “impression” by
paying attention to light, color, and mood, rather
than the details of an image.
 One of the most famous impressionist artists is
Claude Monet.
Music Relates to Art
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 Impressionist musicians were inspired by art, and
wanted to borrow some of the artists ideas.
 One of the most famous impressionist composers
was Claude Debussy.
 Claude Debussy used new ideas like the whole tone
scale, which gave his music a dream-like feeling. The
whole tone scale is made entirely of whole steps.
Music For Events
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 Music can be used to commemorate or celebrate an
event
 Composers often write music for special events, in
memory of people they admire, or for religious
ceremonies.
 Sometimes, composers may receive commissions for
their work. These are fees paid to a composer to
write a piece of music for a certain group or event.