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Written by French composer, Philippe de Vitry, this introduced a new technique for writing music that allowed for greater rhythmic freedom and expression. This technique included the ability to divide the breve, a long note, into two or three smaller note values. -
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"Ein feste burg" (a mighty fortress) -
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The legend of this mass began in the 17th century. It claims that the Mass saved the polyphonic church music from being banned. Legend suggests that Palestrina composted the mass in response to a threat from the Council of Trent to ban polyphony because the words were difficult to understand. The Mass's simple and attentive style convinced Cardinal Carlo Borromeo that polyphony could be intelligible. -
"Missa O Magnum Mysterium" -
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Public concerts began to gain popularity in Paris around 1725 and later spread to Germany during the 1740s.
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The importance of this work lies in Vivaldi's innovative use of the ritornello form, which he developed further from Torelli's foundational model. The composition features recurring sections of the initial ritornello, interspersed throughout various parts of the piece, including within the solo episodes. This approach also facilitated different modulations throughout the work. Its popularity extended to publishers, contributing to its fame. -
The treatise is significant because it establishes a foundational understanding of harmony by analyzing existing harmonic practices. It became an essential resource for teaching harmony. -
This book is notable for demonstrating the feasibility of equal temperament tuning on a keyboard, which enables effortless playing in all keys. It is also recognized for its educational goals and impact on fugue-based music. -
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The significance of this lies in the orchestra's emergence as one of the finest in Europe. Funded privately, it hosted numerous premieres of new works and earned recognition from U.S. President John Adams.
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The date was stated in the book to be in the 1790s. -
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