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Chapter 7 The Early Baroque Period

Chapter 7 The Early Baroque Period. Global Perspectives : Ostinato Forms. Ostinato Minstrel Jangar Lyre Pygmy polyphony Interlocking ostinatos Hocket Hunting song. Key Terms. Global Perspectives 3. Ostinato Forms One of the oldest, most universal musical forms

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Chapter 7 The Early Baroque Period

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  1. Chapter 7The Early Baroque Period Global Perspectives: Ostinato Forms

  2. Ostinato Minstrel Jangar Lyre Pygmy polyphony Interlocking ostinatos Hocket Hunting song Key Terms

  3. Global Perspectives 3 • Ostinato Forms • One of the oldest, most universal musical forms • Based on short, repeating melodic patterns • These patterns may be: • Melodies • Bass lines • Accompanimental patterns

  4. African Ostinatos • Ostinato forms extremely prominent in Africa • They are practiced with a rich variety of techniques, genres, and instruments • Examples cover a broad range: • North African troubadour-like singers who accompany themselves with one instrument • South Africa’s electrified, rock’n’roll-influenced Township Jive

  5. Sudanese Solo Singers • Solo singers of epic songs have deep roots in Mediterranean culture, dating back at least to the time of Homer • Solo singers in Africa fill many roles— • Sing praises of powerful leaders • Narrate historical or legendary events • Ritual participants in weddings, funerals, etc. • Provide informal entertainment

  6. A Minstrel’s Song • Song sung by Doogus Idris • He accompanies himself on the jangar, a Sudanese lyre • Ostinato accompaniment is varied a bit: • At times chordal strumming • At times more melodic • Over this, he sings a rather free melody • Text describes a young man and woman in love and the dowry he must pay

  7. Pygmy Polyphony • Practiced by many tribes of central African rainforest • Delicate, complex polyphony–imitated in music from world beat to rap to pop • e.g., Zap Mama, the Roots, and Madonna (by way of Herbie Hancock) • Improvised group singing style used for: • Ritual songs • Work songs • Pleasure and relaxation

  8. A Hunting Song for Chorus • Each singer sings a different, short, repeating melody • Together, these interlocking ostinatos create a complex polyphony • Often hocket-like alternation between parts • This song describes bravery and daring of elephant hunters • Starts with two soloists, other voices gradually chime in

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