PPT-Musical Instruments of the Dark Ages

Musical instruments of the medieval times can seem bizarre and alien in both formation and sound Though outlandish they still embraced a uniqueness and splendor of their own These olden instruments paved the way to what we know as music today. Elizabethan Music was a major form of entertainment. . The Elizabethan musicians enjoyed experimenting with various combinations of musical instruments. But the most popular combination of Elizabethan musical instruments would become known as an 'English Consort'. This combination of Elizabethan musical instruments initially consisted of 4 musical instruments. This quartet comprised of:. Musical worship is worship. & is governed by God’s word, . Col. 3:16, 17. God provides a pattern. Worship in every age. Not one pattern for all ages. Musical worship in the gospel age. Singing: Jesus, disciples, saints. Power DECENTRALIZED from empire. . 3 Important Elements of Middle Ages (Dork Ages) . Political- Feudalism. King. Lord/Noble/Vassal. Knight. Peasants. Serf (tied to land, was not sold). ECONOMIC. MANORIALISM- basic economic arrangement during Middle Ages which rested on set of rights and obligation between a lord and his serfs. Lord provided serf with housing, farmland, protection from bandits. Serf tended the lord’s lands, cared for his animals, went on Starbucks runs. Instrument. Any . mechanism. -other than the . voice. that produces musical sounds. WESTERN INSTRUMENTS. String. Woodwind. Brass. Percussion. Keyboard. Electronic. Register. The total . range. in which an instrument is played. Music in ancient Greece was intimately linked to poetry and dance and was very present in the life of Greek society.. 1. . Introduction. :. Music was important in religious ceremonies, at private parties, education, war and work and even had a recognized . An introduction to the course. What does. . Physics. . have to do with. . Music. ?. 1. Physics is a search for understanding of the natural world – it provides a . Quantitative theory for sound and the nature of what we call musical sound. . “To send light into the . darkenss. of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist”. ~ Robert Schumann. What is a Composer. Composer:. A composer is someone who writes a music piece.. Theatre. Regina . Elamri. Afro-Brazilian Instruments. Most Brazilian musical instruments came from Portuguese, native Brazilian, and African ancestors and still retain original characteristics. These instruments help give Brazilian music it’s unique sound. Unit 3 . The String Family . Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo. Orchestral Strings. Violin- Highest. Viola- 2. nd. Highest. Cello- 2. nd. Lowest. Bass- Lowest. All Played With Bows. . The famous Middle Age castles are The Tower of London, Warwick Castle, Leeds Castle, Windsor Castle, Caernarvon Castle, and the Chateau Galliard. A castle is part of a manor . These castles were probably on a manor. Some of the most important things on a castle . Musical Form Please take handout I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture A. Form as balance of unity/variety I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture -Like painting, writing, and other forms of artistic expression, composing music involves making decisions.. -The composer must decide what he or she wants to say and the best musical means to express it. . 1. Classical Music Of India. The origins of . Indian classical music. can be found in the Vedas . (. Samaveda. ), . which are the oldest scriptures in the Hindu tradition. . Indian classical music has also been significantly influenced by Indian folk music and Persian music. . Chapter 7. What You Will Learn. Identify the musical elements composers use to create. Describe the distinction between composers and arrangers. Explain the musical form of theme and variations. List the responsibilities of the conductor.