Some Forerunners of Italian OperaHenderson, W. J. (William James)
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Some Forerunners of Italian Opera
Henderson, W. J. (William James)
Opera -- Italy
"Sacre Rappresentazioni," 13, 21 et seq.
music of, 24
time of origin, 27
sources of, 27
their construction and performance, 29
scenic effects, 30
as forerunners of opera, 32
"Saint Uliva," sacred play, 29
Sannazzaro, Jacopo, his "Arcadia," 62
Scene painting, in early plays, 93
Scenic effects, in "Sacre Rappresentazioni," 30
in Poliziano's "Orfeo," 86, 93
Schalmei, 145
Sensualism, esthetic in Italy, 61
Singing, development of technic, 214, 215
Solo, superseded by part song, 117
in madrigal drama, 198, 205
vocal, 114, 119, 222 et seq., 227
adapted from part songs, 119 et seq.
florid element abused, 222
Songs, arranged for lute accompaniment, 121
Spectacular, element in early plays, 93, 155, 166
in early dramatic music, 158
predominance of the, 160 et seq.
in music of sixteenth century, 207 et seq.
in music of sixteenth century, revolt against, 212
Striggio, Alessandro, 51, 185
his art work, 185
Table music, 139
Tasso, "Aminto," music of, 172
Technic, vocal, 214
Thoroughbass, 154, 232
Todi, Jacopone da, 23
Tromboncino, Bartolomeo, 46, 115
Ugolino, Baccio, original _Orfeo_, 79, 87
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