Assignment: Medieval Music Comparison Worksheet
Complete the table below by selecting two pieces of music. Select one from the Medieval period and one of your choice from this week's listening. For each, define each element of music and describe unique aspects of the musical elements in each piece.From the medieval period use Hildegard von Bingen and personal choice use Edward Benjamin Britten.
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Definition
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Medieval Piece
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Personal Choice
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Name of composer/artist and composition
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Melody
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Rhythm
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Harmony
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Texture
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Unique Qualities
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After completing the chart, write a summary of at least 350 words that describes how the identified elements contribute to your enjoyment of the musical pieces by discussing the following:
• How do the elements you chose reflect the musical era from which they come? How is music organized into stylistic and historical periods?
• What instruments/voices are used in your chosen musical pieces?
• What is most interesting to you about the pieces you chose? Why?