Byrd Mass for 5 Voices. Aural Perception

Listen to the track and then list the order of the vocal entries at the beginning of the extract

Describe the harmonic relationship between each of the voices as each enters for the first time.

Describe 3 melodic features of the head motif

Name two harmonic devices used at the end of the extract

What is the interval between the Soprano and Tenor 2 at the beginning of this

extract?

Describe 3 melodic features heard in this extract.

Describe one similarity and one difference between the motif in this extract, and that of the opening ‘Kyrie’

Name the voice type that enters at the beginning of the extract

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor 1

• Tenor 2

• Bass

What harmonic device is heard in the second tenor part?

Answer explanation

Pedal

What rhythmic device becomes a feature of each entry in this extract?

Answer explanation

a dotted rhythm