Lecture Notes Flashcards: Sacred Music, Renaissance, Byzantine Art, PE & Health

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Which type of music, performed by wandering poet musicians called Troubadours across Europe, was composed for purposes other than religious?

Secular music.

What is Monophonic texture?

A single melodic line without chordal accompaniment.

What is Humanism?

A Renaissance movement focusing on man's accomplishments.

Who became England's favorite composer?

George Handel.

What is a Mass in music?

A form of sacred composition that sets the text of the Eucharistic liturgy to music.

What is Gregorian Chant?

A monophonic plainchant named after Pope Gregory I.

Who is Adam dela Halle?

The Hunchback, destined for the church but eventually married a wealthy widow.

What is Agnus Dei?

The Lamb of God portion of the Mass.

What is the Renaissance Period about?

A period looking back to the golden age of Greece and Rome.

Why is Antonio Vivaldi called 'The Red Priest'?

Because of his red hair.

What is a Troubadour?

The secular medieval musician who sang about chivalry and courtly love.

What is a Madrigal?

A secular vocal polyphonic Italian composition with poetic text, sung at courtly gatherings.

What is an Oratorio?

A large-scale musical work for orchestra and voices with religious narratives.

What is a Concerto?

A form featuring a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra.

What is a Fugue?

A contrapuntal piece developed mainly through imitative counterpoint.

What characterizes the Byzantine era?

Move away from naturalism toward religious-themed artworks.

What is a Fresco?

A painting method using water-based pigments applied to freshly laid plaster on walls.

What is a Mosaic?

An image created from small pieces of colored glass, stone, or similar materials.

What is the Pyramid of Giza?

An Egyptian funerary structure of the pre-dynastic period for the kings.

What is Gothic architecture?

Architecture featuring pointed arches enabling higher vaults and ribbed vaulting.

What is Hot Wax in art?

A material used in the encaustic painting method.

What is Romanesque art?

An art era characterized by a vigorous style in painting and sculpture.

What are the dominant themes in Byzantine sculpture?

Religious scenes, everyday life, and motifs from nature.

Which animals are used as symbols in Byzantine sculpture?

Dove, deer, and peafowl.

What is First Aid?

Immediate and temporary care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly taken ill.

What is Physical Fitness?

The ability to perform daily activities without exhaustion and to perform extra tasks with alertness.

What is Cardiovascular fitness?

The ability of the heart to pump effectively to meet metabolic demands during exercise.

What is Time-out in sports?

A hand signal by the referee forming a palm that resembles the letter T.

What are Skill-related fitness components?

Elements that form the foundation for athletic performance.

What are Health-related fitness components?

Components related to how well body systems work.

What are the first aid steps for a sprain?

Elevate the affected joint, remove clothing or jewelry around the joint, and administer over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.

What are the four qualities of officiating officials?

Physical, Mental, Social, and Emotional Health.

What is Republic Act 9003?

A law requiring local government units to segregate and collect solid wastes.