Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Agnus Dei from the Notre Dame Mass- Guillaume de Machaut (Middle Ages)

Much better than Gregorian Chants but still not quit there yet. I enjoy the fact that harmony has stepped in (THANK YOU Leonin).

Timbre: it sounds like they are enjoying themselves while they are singing. joyful.

Melody:

Harmony: it sounds like 3 or more tones blending together. they are making beautiful chords.

Dynamics: Im sure if i was listening to this in a church service this would be more powerful and moving. through my laptop though this piece sounds soft and peaceful.

Texture: Polyphonic, listen to all these important tones blending together.

Tempo: i can sorta get a beat but nothing is 100% yet. I wonder if i put a metronome to this music, would it all stay in tempo??

1.  still no use of instruments
2.  harmonizing helps move the congregation. more power to the church ha

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