Composers
Time Period
Basic Info
200

How many composers will we look at in this period?

Three.

200

The Renaissance is a period of evolution in music, art, science, and math. What does Renaissance mean?

Rebirth

200

How many styles of music existed in the Renaissance? Name them.

Two.
i. Sacred
ii. Secular

400

_____ is a French composer from the middle Renaissance period.

des Prez

400

What are the dates of the Renaissance?

1400-1600

400

What is the most common household instrument of the time period.

The lute.

400

_____ is an Italian composer from the late Renaissance period (who did not transition).

Palestrina

400

This musical characteristic became very popular during this time, mainly in the motet.

Polyphony

400

What was the most important invention of the period for music?

The invention of the printing press.

800

_____ is an Italian transitional composer from the middle Renaissance period.

Monteverdi

800

What major event in the Christian church took place during this time?

The reformation.

800

Where did the renaissance begin?

Italy.

1000

During the Renaissance, focus shifted from religion to what?

Science, Philosophy 

1000

The Renaissance was the introduction of non-religious love songs called _________.

Madrigal

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