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Nov 16, 2020 · Joseph Jordania has outlined nine different types of polyphonic singing in his book Choral singing in human evolution. I will be working through each type trying to give a simplified explanation and some musical examples.
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Nov 9, 2020 · Joseph Jordania has outlined nine different types of polyphonic singing in his book Choral singing in human evolution. I will be working through each type trying to give a simplified explanation and some musical examples.
Oct 5, 2020 · Joseph Jordania has outlined nine different types of polyphonic singing in his book Choral singing in human evolution. Photo by Michael Trolove. I will be working through each type trying to give a simplified explanation and some musical examples. This week it’s parallel polyphony.
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A motet in the Renaissance era is a polyphonic choral composition set to a sacred Latin text, excluding the mass ordinary, and is often intricate in form. During the Renaissance, composers sought to express themselves through music that conveyed emotion and spirituality.
Oct 21, 2021 · The motet represents one of the earliest forms of polyphonic choral composition in Western music. From the Medieval motet of the Middle Ages to avant-garde contemporary motets, the form has been a hallmark of classical music.
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Aug 2, 2016 · Polyphonic writing has been a popular compositional technique in Western music for over six centuries. It’s a method of writing favoured by a vast collection of composers, irrespective of their style and genre.