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Medieval Era years
- 476 - 1450
- also called "Middle Ages"
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style traits of Medieval music
- based on modes
- evolved from monophonic to polyphonic
- development of harmony
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morality play
- a drama in which characters personify virtues and vices
- presents a lesson in moral conduct
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monophonic texture
a single melody line without accompaniment
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modes
ancient scales that were used as a basis of composition in the Middle Ages
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plaintchant
a free flowing, monophonic modal melody with Latin words
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composer of Ordo Virtutum
Hildegard von Bingen
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nationality of Hildegard von Bingen
German
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genre of Ordo Virtutum
morality play
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performing forces in Ordo Virtutum
17 female voices for singing parts and one male voice for spoken part
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characters in Ordo Virtutum
the Soul, 16 Virtues and the Devil
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features of Ordo Virtutum, Scene 4
- Latin text
- modal melodies
- monophonic texture
- unmetered rhythm
- responsive style (alternating solo and chorus)