modes plainsong monophonic motet counterpoint polyphony madrigal mass opera overture drone sequence recitative aria movement concerto concerto grosso modulation harpsichord fugue courante gavotte minuet cantata chorale oratorio Monteverdi Purcell Vivaldi Bach Handel prelude * old-fashioned scales unison religious chanting accompaniment which merely copies part or the whole of a melody secular composition for voices the writing of different parts so that they compliment each other a texture which has two or more independent voices a secular composition for voices, popular during the Renaissance period, often having special effects and naughty lyrics a composition including voices which sets the Latin words of the Mass. an art form which combines music, drama and dance the opening part of an opera etc., which sets the scene for what is to follow one or two notes which play continuously, usually the 1st and 5th notes of the scale a pattern of notes or chords which is repeated higher or lower dialogue which is half spoken and half sung, conveying the action of an opera a full, sung melody in opera which expresses the feelings of a particular character a section of a piece of music based on one particular speed an instrumental composition which sets a solo instrument or small group of instruments against a larger group of instruments a Baroque concerto which sets a smaller group of instruments against a larger group the changing from one key to another Baroque and early Classical keyboard instrument a piece of music which starts with one part, followed by others using the same music a flowing courtly dance in 3/4 a quick courtly dance in 2/4 a stately, graceful dance in 3/4 an operatic setting of a religious story which takes place as part of a church service. Often in German a hymn-like melody arranged for choir an opera based on a religious text which takes place on stage. Often in English or Italian first composer of operas: Italian, early baroque Very clean English Baroque composer Italian violinist and composer - the Seasons German Baroque composer German Baroque composer who moved to England a piece of keyboard music which uses one pattern through various chords and keys