FACTS
What is the time period of the Renaissance?
1450-1600
What does the word "secular" mean?
Non-religious
What are 2 examples of keyboard instruments used during the Renaissance?
Organ, harpsichord
Who was the founder of the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther (Germany)
What are variations?
Small changes (melody, rhythm)
Rebirth
Who was secular music written for?
Nobility (upper class)
What are 3 examples of string instruments used during the Renaissance?
Viol, lute, vihuela, guitar, harp
What are the 2 forms of Catholic Religious music during the Renaissance?
1. Mass
2. Motet
What are musical improvisations?
No set rhythm, melody or structure (music is created in the moment)
What is the name of the cultural and intellectual movement that is based on the ideas that humans are the center of the world?
Humanism
What is the name of the most important form of secular music that originated (began) in Italy?
Madrigal
What are 3 examples of wind instruments used during the Renaissance?
Recorder, shawm, crumhorn, trumpet, sackbut, cornamuse
What are the 3 rules of Catholic Religious music during the Renaissance?
1. Songs were sung in Latin
2. Any SECULAR (non-religious) music was eliminated
3. Polyphony was simplified (made easier)
What is the name of the Renaissance improvisation composer who had a song called "Guárdame las vacas"?
Antonio de Cabezón
In what country did Renaissance music begin?
Netherlands (Holland)
What are 2 characteristics of the Madrigal?
1. Polyphonic (with 4 or 5 voices)
2. Sung acapella
What are the names of the 3 different types of dances that used instrumental music?
1. Ballroom Dancing
2. Pavane
3. Galliard
What are the 3 forms of music used during the Protestant Reformation?
1. Chorale
2. Pslams
3. Anthems
What is the name of the famous Madrigal composer?
Carlo Gesualdo
Who invented the printing press and why was it important in reference to Renaissance music?
Johannes Gutenberg- it allowed music to be published and to spread information at important events
Name 3 other forms (besides madrigal) of secular music in Europe during the Renaissance.
Chanson (France)
Lied (Germany)
Romance (Spain)
Ensalada (Spain)
Villancico (Spain)
What are the names of the 3 types of instrumental compositions?
1. Tiento (fantasy music)
2. Canzona (like a lyrical story)
3. Ricercar (more serious theme/melody)
Name 2 composers of Catholic Religious music during the Renaissance.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Orlando di Lasso
Tomás Luis de Victoria
Cristóbal de Morales
What are the 4 main characteristics of Renaissance music?
Polyphonic (many voices)
Balance between the voices
Regular rhythm
Lyrics are important (have meaning, not just words)