vocabulary used
what dose the noun imitation mean?
it means a musical technique were one voice or instrument repeats a melody first introduced by another.
what was this era called?
this era was called the Renaissance era.
who created the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
when did the renaissance era start?
it started in circa 1350s
what dose the word Secular mean?
Music or art that is not religious; it is meant for entertainment or everyday life.
what dose the noun consort mean?
it means a small group of instruments, usually of the same family, playing together.
what is the renaissance era meaning?
the meaning of renaissance is rebirth.
when was the Flush Toilet created?
1596
when did the renaissance era end
circa 1600
what dose the word Motet mean?
A type of sacred, polyphonic choral work written in Latin that was sung without accompaniment.
what dose the word Polyphony mean?
Music with two or more independent melodic lines woven together at the same time.
what cased the start of the renaissance era?
the black plague.
what is a lute?
A popular string instrument from the era, shaped like a half-pear, often strummed or plucked.
why did the renaissance era end ?
the fall of the roman empire.
what dose the word Chorale?
A hymn, or religious song, is meant to be sung by an entire congregation in unison.
what dose the word Madrigal mean?
A popular, non-religious song for a small group of singers, often about love or nature.
what is the renaissance era known for?
it is known for the creativity and new stuff.
what is a Recorder?
A simple wooden wind instrument, blown from the end, that was very popular in this period.
what was promoted in the promoted in the renaissance era?
it promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.
what dose the word Homophony?
Music where all parts move together with the same rhythm, creating clear chords.
what dose the word Sacred mean?
Music or art that is religious or connected to worship, often for use in a church.
what was there buildings based off of?
the roman buildings.
what is the print and press?
A new machine invented by Gutenberg that allowed music and books to be copied quickly and cheaply.
what era started after the renaissance?
the baroque period.
what is Vocal Music?
Any type of music written specifically to be sung by human voices.