The Renaissance
The new form of expression in Europe which followed the Middle Ages that refers to "rebirth".
What is the Renaissance?
He set in motion a rebellion against the authority of the Catholic Church, called the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
It literally means song and comes from the monophonic pieces sung by troubadours during the 13th century.
What is Chanson?
This was a polyphonic religious simple piece which became an extremely contrasting piece in different sections.
What is motet?
It was born like a free form and became a piece consisting of symmetrical balanced phrases developed in imitation.
What is ricercar?
The term describing the predominant social philosophy in the Renaissance that gave importance to human nature and experience.
What is humanism?
The church that was developed in England.
What is the Anglican Church?
An Italian song from the 13th century.
What is the Madrigal?
The composers used vocal music accompanied by instruments and added more ornamentation, so the mass became a work of huge proportions.
What is Latin Mass?
What are dances?
The Renaissance is characterized by a surge of interest in these ancient societies.
What are Ancient Greece and Rome?
Who is Palestrina?
The kind of chanson sung in Spain from the 15th century on and that consisted of a refrain with a set of verses accompanied by vihuela.
What is Villancico?
These are secular tunes with religious voices.
What is Contrafacta?
This was very similar to a chanson but created and played directly by instruments.
What is canzona?
This is one of the most important inventions during the Renaissance which allowed the massive publication of music sheets.
What is the printing press?
He led a protestant movement in France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
Who is Jean Calvin?
He published the first significant collection of polyphonic music.
Who is Ottaviano Petruccio?
Simple metrical tune with rhyming verses which can be newly created or come from existing melodies. They could also be polyphonic.
What is Chorale?
The general name referring to whatever instrumental piece.
What is sonata?
The highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.
What is aristocracy?
The Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation.
What is the Counter-Reformation.
It was influential in attracting composers from all over Europe.
What is the Burgundian Court?
What are psalters?
The improvisational solo piece, which developed into an imitative piece for solo or ensemble.
What is Fantasia?