Cultural and intellectual movement that explored human interests through pursuits of science, philosophy, literature, painting, sculpture, and music.
What is humanism?
100
English composer who studied at New College in Oxford and was fired from his position at Chichester Cathedral for blasphemy and drunkenness.
Who is Thomas Weelkes?
100
Ancient Greek art, literature, and music models.
What are influences on Renaissance artists and composers?
100
Movement that started when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the church.
What is the Reformation?
100
French word for rebirth.
What is Renaissance?
200
The approximate dates of the period known as Renaissance
What is 1450-1600
200
French composer who spent the majority of his career in France and was known as an international celebrity of his time.
Who is Josquin des Prez
200
Vocal form that was the English equivalent to the Catholic motet.
What is the anthem?
200
The Catholic church's response to the Reformation.
What is the Counter-Reformation?
200
Fixed melody used in the Renaissance motet; or a chant.
What is the Cantus Firmus
300
The invention that made music and literature more readily available for the average individual.
What is the printing press?
300
Composer who adhered to the guidelines set forth in sacred music by the Council of Trent.
Who is Giovanni Palestrina?
300
English madrigal developed from this vocal art form.
What is the Italian madrigal?
300
One objection by the Council of Trent to the music composers used in the Mass?
What is:
Incorporating popular songs into the Masses
General irreverant attitudes of musicians
Secular spirit invading sacred music
Use of instruments in the church service
300
Combining two or more melodic lines in a single texture.
What is counterpoint?
400
Musician also served in this capacity for kings and queens since having unlimited access to various parts of the court while attending social functions.
What are spies?
400
English Catholic composer who served under a Protestant Queen and was often times harassed for his faith and religious beliefs.
Who is William Byrd?
400
The most important secular vocal form set in a single strophe.
What is the madrigal?
400
Established the Protestant church as a branch of Christianity, new music developed for the Protestant liturgy, and the faith of the monarch would determine the faith of the kingdom/realm.
What are results of the Reformation?
400
Rhythmic device that runs against the meter, or plays on the off-beat in music.
What is syncopation?
500
Not permitted to sing in church choirs or perform on stage during the Renaissance.
Who are women?
500
Composer who also served as a music publisher and established a business in what is now Belgium.
Who is Tielman Sustato?
500
Vocal form used in the Mass that specifically praised the Virgin Mary.
What is the motet?
500
Guttenberg invents the first moveable type printing press, the Hundred Years' War end, and Martin Luther nails his 95 theses to the door of the church.
What are historical events that took place in the Renaissance?
500
Pictorializing words from text as an expressive device.