Composer

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Giovanni Gabrieli

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Publication Date

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1593

Average_duration

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0:32

Intonazione del settimo tono is a sacred vocal composition composed by Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. The piece was composed in the late 16th century and premiered in Venice, Italy. The composition is divided into two movements, with the first movement being a short instrumental introduction, or intonazione, and the second movement being a vocal setting of a sacred text. The intonazione is written for a small ensemble of instruments, including cornetti, sackbuts, and organ, and serves as a prelude to the vocal setting. The vocal setting is written for four voices, with each voice representing a different part of the choir. The text is a sacred hymn, and the music is characterized by its use of polyphony, or the combination of multiple independent melodies. The voices are often divided into smaller groups, creating a rich and complex texture. The piece is notable for its use of the seventh tone, or the leading tone, which creates a sense of tension and anticipation. This tension is resolved in the final cadence, which is characterized by a strong sense of resolution and finality. Overall, Intonazione del settimo tono is a beautiful and complex composition that showcases Gabrieli's mastery of polyphony and his ability to create a sense of tension and resolution through the use of harmony and melody. It remains a popular piece in the repertoire of sacred vocal music and is often performed in churches and concert halls around the world.

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