Classical Polyphony
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Polyphony (instrument) — This article is about a feature of electronic instruments. For the musical texture, see Polyphony. Polyphony is a property of musical instruments, meaning they can play multiple notes simultaneously. Instruments featuring polyphony are said to be … Wikipedia
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New York Polyphony — is a male classical vocal quartet based in New York City. Although the ensemble draws heavily from the music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, New York Polyphony has demonstrated a commitment to contemporary music and, in the case of… … Wikipedia
Introduction — Sacred music is a universal phenomenon of humanity. Where there is faith, there is music to express it. Every major religious tradition and most minor ones have music and have it in abundance and variety. There is music to accompany ritual and … Historical dictionary of sacred music
Motet — A polyphonic composition for unaccompanied choir setting a Latin sacred, often Biblical text. This is the most common connotation, but motets may have instruments, solo voices, and texts in other languages in certain historical contexts.… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
Mass — The Roman Catholic name for the celebration of the Eucharist; Lutheran, Anglican, Orthodox, and other traditions refer to essentially similar liturgies with some variant of the Holy Eucharist, Holy Communion, or the divine liturgy. Also, a… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
Palestrina, Giovanni Pierluigi da — (between 3 February 1525 and 2 February 1526, Palestrina near Rome – 2 February 1594, Rome) Composer of 104 masses, at least 375 motets, 68 polyphonic offertories, 65 hymn settings, and 35 Magnificats, in addition to Lamentations, madrigali… … Historical dictionary of sacred music
