Composers
How many composers will we look at in this period?
Three.
The Renaissance is a period of evolution in music, art, science, and math. What does Renaissance mean?
Rebirth
How many styles of music existed in the Renaissance? Name them.
Two.
i. Sacred
ii. Secular
_____ is a French composer from the middle Renaissance period.
des Prez
What are the dates of the Renaissance?
1400-1600
What is the most common household instrument of the time period.
The lute.
_____ is an Italian composer from the late Renaissance period (who did not transition).
Palestrina
This musical characteristic became very popular during this time, mainly in the motet.
Polyphony
What was the most important invention of the period for music?
The invention of the printing press.
_____ is an Italian transitional composer from the middle Renaissance period.
Monteverdi
What major event in the Christian church took place during this time?
The reformation.
Where did the renaissance begin?
Italy.
During the Renaissance, focus shifted from religion to what?
Science, Philosophy
The Renaissance was the introduction of non-religious love songs called _________.
Madrigal