Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

The Lied and Song Texts Page

http://www.recmusic.org/lieder/

This page provides access to an extensive searchable database of original art song and Lieder texts.

The Art of French Song

http://www.lafolia.com/archive/mrichter/mrichter199908french.html

An introduction to the French art song with reference to three major practitioners.

Mèlodie

http://www.answers.com/topic/m-lodie

A historical overview of the genre features biographies of significant composers.

Using the websites provided above, answer the following questions.

1			Define the terms mèlodie, lied and chanson.
2			What the main characteristics of the mèlodie?
3			Who was the last great composer of mèlodies?