Madrigal

Where was the first madrigal developed?

• Italy
• Germany
• Austria
• England

How were early madrigals different from later madrigals?

• They were primarily sad and serious.
• They had more independent rhythms.
• They added 5th and 6th vocal parts.
• They had more diversity in rhythm.

A madrigal is typically composed for how many voices?

• 4
• 6
• 4 to 6
• 2 to 4

A madrigal is a secular vocal music composition.

• True
• False

A madrigal is a religious vocal music composition.

• True
• False

A madrigal was written for and performed with what kind of accompaniment?

• None
• Piano
• Violin
• Harpsichord

Where did composers get the lyrics set to music for madrigals?

• Popular poetry
• The Bible
• Folktales
• Legends

What were madrigals usually about?

• Love
• Humor
• Both
• Neither

The notes in the music moving down if the lyrics include the word descending is an example of _______________.

• word painting
• balancing
• word match
• word sketching

Word painting is a technique used to __________________.

• reflect the text in the music.
• increase the dramatic impact of a piece.
• both
• neither