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monodyAccompanied solo song style of the early 17th century. It represented a reaction against the contrapuntal style (based on the combination of simultaneous melodic lines) of the 16th-century madrigal and motet. Ostensibly in an attempt to emulate ancient Greek music, composers placed renewed emphasis on proper articulation as well as expressive interpretation of texts, and they thus replaced counterpoint with simply accompanied recitative. This resulted in a decisive distinction between melody and accompaniment, which coincides with the early appearance of basso continuo. A collection of songs published by Giulio Caccini in 1602 exemplifies early monody. See also opera; recitative. monody 1. (in Greek tragedy) an ode sung by a single actor 2. any poem of lament for someone's death 3. Music a style of composition consisting of a single vocal part, usually with accompaniment How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What a world of solemn thought their monody compels The lips of Chingachgook had so far parted, as to announce that it was the monody of the father. |
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