History of Medieval and Renaissance Music
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
Survey of music history from antiquity to the Renaissance with in-depth analysis of select case studies
Expected learning outcomes
Study of the cultural role of music in our history and critical assessment of the current approaches to musical performance
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Devotion contestation propaganda: theatre in the Middle Ages
Alongside the key moments in the history of pre-Baroque music, we will focus on the role played by theatre in the Middle Ages with particular reference to music. Five significant cases will be presented: 'Sponsus', 'Ludus de Antichristo', 'Ludus Danielis', 'Jeu de Robin et Marion' and 'Romand de Fauvel'.
Alongside the key moments in the history of pre-Baroque music, we will focus on the role played by theatre in the Middle Ages with particular reference to music. Five significant cases will be presented: 'Sponsus', 'Ludus de Antichristo', 'Ludus Danielis', 'Jeu de Robin et Marion' and 'Romand de Fauvel'.
Prerequisites for admission
Basic knowledge of music theory (which may be acquired during the semester)
Teaching methods
Lecture format
Teaching Resources
A: Online handouts of music theory and Italian prosody (available on website indicated by the instructor).
B: Davide Daolmi, 'Storia della musica: Dalle origini al Seicento' (Florence: Le Monnier, 2019).
C: Online materials on the teacher's website: https://www.examenapium.it/daolmi/#meri
Additional bibliography for 'non-frequentanti':
Luigi Allegri, 'Theatre and Performance in the Middle Ages' (Roma-Bari: Laterza, 1988; 2009).
B: Davide Daolmi, 'Storia della musica: Dalle origini al Seicento' (Florence: Le Monnier, 2019).
C: Online materials on the teacher's website: https://www.examenapium.it/daolmi/#meri
Additional bibliography for 'non-frequentanti':
Luigi Allegri, 'Theatre and Performance in the Middle Ages' (Roma-Bari: Laterza, 1988; 2009).
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral exam, which includes questions about the materials covered in the course, as well as the discussion of a research topic chosen by the student and relevant to pre-1700 music history. The research topic must be based on readings selected by the student, different from those already included in the exam's bibliography. Info in: https://www.examenapium.it/daolmi/#meri
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/07 - MUSICOLOGY AND HISTORY OF MUSIC - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/07 - MUSICOLOGY AND HISTORY OF MUSIC - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/07 - MUSICOLOGY AND HISTORY OF MUSIC - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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