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MUS 332 Quiz 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Organum | a form of early polyphony based on an existing plainsong |
| Ballata | Italian poetic/musical form; AbbaA |
| Contratenor | voice lower than tenor |
| Duplum/motetus | second voice part in medieval polyphony |
| Triplum | third voice part in medieval polyphony |
| Quadruplum | fourth voice (highest) in medieval polyphony |
| Motet | sacred or secular polyphonic vocal work |
| Isorhythm | equal rhythm |
| Talea | repeating rhythmic pattern |
| Color | repeating melodic pattern |
| Rhythmic modes | 6 patterns, ars antiqua |
| Ligature | note groups indicate rhythmic patterns |
| Perfectum/Imperfectum (time) | perfectum=3, imperfectum=2 |
| Ars nova | "New art", new notation format |
| Ars antiqua | "Antique art", old notation format |
| Mensuration Sign | time signature |
| Trecento | Italian secular song |