What is Gregorian chant an example of?
of a cappella singing,
What does that mean?
singing without instrumental accompaniment,
What does it mean in Italian?
"in the manner of the chapel"
Is the madrigal a cappella?
Usually
When did someone add instruments?
in the early Baroque
Was most music from the Renaissance a cappella?
the majority of secular vocal music was
Do religions use it?
yes
How many?
Three
Which ones?
Jewish and Christian
Is there another one?
Islam
Is it used as a synonym?
unknown
What is a synonym for alla breve?
A cappella
How often is it used that way?
rarely
What is accompanied singing called?
cantata
Did a cappella always mean unaccompanied singing?
no
Did it have something to do with Polyphony?
Yes
what kind?
Renaissance
Is this different from Baroque concertato
yes
When did a cappella get it's current meaning?
In the 19th century
Was this due to some kind of ignorance?
yes