Terms
Instrument that was used in sacred music like a piano except it used air pushed through pipes made of metal or wood to make sound.
What is the Organ
The philosophy that focuses on the value of people as opposed to gods and deities.
What is humanism
This is the texture of most Renaissance music, however homophonic textures were also used
What is polyphony/polyphonic music
Instrument that is the predecessor to the modern day trombone. Its name comes from the French "to push/pull"
What is the Sackbut
The most important form of sacred music in the Renaissance. This form is Polyphonic and made up of 5 sections.
What is the mass
The manuscripts for this music was not as carefully preserved, therefore few examples survived
What is instrumental music
The invention of this enabled books and music to be mass produced and accessible to the general public
What is the printing press
The system in which composers found employment either with a church or working for a wealthy person.
What is patronage
This Composer is known for saving church music. He developed a way to write to keep polyphony in sacred music.
Who is Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Sacred Music of the renaissance was written in this language.
What is Latin
These madrigals were generally lighter and more comical than their Italian counterparts
What are British Madrigals
The wealthy Italian family, became important patrons of the arts, literature, and architecture
Who is the Medici Family
This musical device, where composers reflect the text of a piece using musical elements, became widely used during this time.
What is Word Painting
This instrument was made of wood and coated in leather, has a mouthpiece, tone holes, and is part of the brass family. It's shape looks like the body of a snake and is the predecessor to the Tuba
What is the Serpent
A piece for several solo voices set to a short poem, usually about love.
What is the madrigal
In the 16th Century, this country became the cultural center of Europe
What is Italy
The use of these helped create a stronger sense of tonality in renaissance music than had previously existed
What are triads
This composer is famous for his lute songs. He was one of the most famous performers and composers of his time
Who is John Dowland
This polyphonic sacred work uses texts not fount in the mass ordinary
What is Motet
This is the texture of Lute Songs
What is homophonic
He is responsible for the Protestant Reformation and nailed his "95 Theses" to the door of the Catholic Church
Who is Martin Luther