The Madrigal was created during the Renaissance period, but manifested differently over the course of time. Below are two Madrigals, “El Grillo” by Josquin des Prez, and “Lamento della Ninfa” by Claudio Monteverdi. Listen to each (the links are provided) and answer the following questions.
Selection #1: El Grillo
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-aBOZrqh8
Selection #2: Lamento della Ninfa
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EA0piTMmVI
There are multiple parts to some of the questions, so be sure to read everything thoroughly.
1) What is SIMILAR in both selections? List the Elements involved to describe your answer.
2) Again, using the list of Elements, What is DIFFERENT about them?
3) What is WORD PAINTING? How does it occur at 0:06-0:10 in El Grillo, and at 0:28-0:34 in Lamento della Ninfa? (Use the texts provided to help you.)
4) In two sentences or less, describe what each Madrigal is about.
5) Which of these selections could be described as a “proto-opera” (or “mini-drama”)? Who are the Characters in this story, and which vocal parts depict them?
The Madrigal was created during the Renaissance period, but manifested…
The Madrigal was created during the Renaissance period, but manifested differently over the course of time. Below are two Madrigals, "El Grillo" by Josquin des Prez, and "Lamento...
