Palestrina's Music
What is Palestrina's most famous song that is still played in Catholic churches today?
Missa Papae Marcelli
When was Palestrina born?
1525
What was inscribed on Palestrina's grave?
How would you describe Palestrina's Music?
smooth, soothing
Where did Palestrina study music as a child?
basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Palestrina was called the "_____ of music" (6 letters)
Prince
Both
When did Palestrina die?
1594
What texture is Palestrina's Music? (name one)
Polyphonic and Homophonic
How many songs did Palestrina write? (name one or more of the categories and how many in that category)
104 masses, around 300 motets, 68 offertories, 72 hymns, and 140 madrigals
Who did Palestrina marry?
Lucrezia Gori
What is Palestrina's nickname?
II Prenestino
What genre did Palestrina write the most of?
liturgical
How many children did Palestrina have?
3 sons
What language are Palestrina's songs in?
Latin