Guilliame de Machaut
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Transcript of Guilliame de Machaut
Guilliame de Machaut
Notre Dame Mass
Notre Dame Mass• 1st polyphonic treatment of mass ordinary by
known composer• Mass ordinary: consists of text that remains the
same from day to day throughout church year• Five sung prayers: Kyrie, Gloria, Credo , Sanctus ,
Agnus Dei• Polyphonic since 14th century• In service, Kyrie and Gloria sung in succession• Others separated by liturgical activity and by
other texts sung in Gregorian chant
Notre Dame Mass
• Written for 4 voice parts• No record on how Machaut wanted mass to
be performed-assumed 4 solo voices• Our recording : two tenors and two basses• Probably composed in early 1360s for
performance at cathedral of Reims
Agnus Dei
• Prayer for mercy and peace• Music solemn and elaborate• Triple meter; complex rhythms contribute to its intensity• Two upper parts rhythmically active and contain syncopation• Two lower parts have longer notes and play a supporting role• Based on gregorian chant; Machaut modified with new
rhythmic patterns and placed the chant in the tenor
Agnus Dei (Machaut)
• Chant (canctus-firmus) rhythmically altered within polyphonic texture; more of a musical framework than separate tune
• Harmonies include stark dissonances, hollow chords and full triads
• Three sections; same text appears in each section (see vocal music guide)
• Three sections represent Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)