The Segmentation Process and its Influence on Structure in the Malheur Me Bat Masses of Obrecht and Josquin

This study examines in detail the various aspects of the segmentation process as applied by Obrecht and Josquin to the chanson Malheur me bat, especially the effect of this process on the structure of each composer's respective mass. Although musical aspects such as cadences and mode have varying degrees of influence on the structure of these two masses, the primary influence is the establishment of proportional relationships that occur as a result of the segmentation process. Sources of previous music research frequently point out that Obrecht's Mass utilizes both the Phrygian and Aeolian modes, while in Josquin's Mass the Phrygian mode is the firmly established mode throughout. Since segments in Obrecht's Mass are usually not connected to one another, strong cadences frequently occur at the end of the segments throughout. On the other hand, since the segments in Josquin's Mass are usually connected to one another, weak internal cadences frequently occur throughout, with strong cadences reserved for the end of sections.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Jarzombek, Ralph

Contributors dc:contributor

• Heidlberger, Frank
• Sovik, Thomas Paul
• Phipps, Graham Howard

• Josquin, des Prez, d. 1521. Missa Malheur me bat.
• Obrecht, Jacob, d. 1505. Missa Malheur me bat.
• Malheur Me Bat.
• music
• relationships
• segmentation process
• cadences
• musical structure

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• Public
• Copyright
• Jarzombek, Ralph
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 52229994
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