Renaissance Vocab
When 2 or more melodies are performed at the same time with equal importance
polyphony
The Red Priest
Vivaldi
violin
This piece by Bach was sent into space.
Brandenburg Concerto
Mass for Christmas Morning was written by
(Renaissance)
Michael Praetorius
The repetition of a melody by different instruments or voices
Imitation
He wrote The Prince of Denmark's March which is used at countless English weddings
Jeremiah Clarke
These stringed keyboard instruments used in the Renaissance and Baroque Eras
Clavichord and Harpsichord
This piece is used in countless wedding celebrations
Canon in D
The first opera ever written
La Dafne
2 or more distinct melody lines
Polyphony
a German composer, organist, and teacher who greatly influenced Bach
Johann Pachelbel
This instrument is the star in The Prince of Denmarks March
Trumpet
A famous organ piece by Francois Couperin
Chaconne in G minor
"Tristitia et anxietas" is a profoundly emotive 5-part Latin motet written by
(Renaissance)
William Byrd
Gregorian chant, motets and hymns are considered what type of music
sacred music
He is considered the most important composer of the Baroque Era. His death marks the end of the Baroque Era in 1750.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Toccata and Fugue by Bach showcases this instrument in a spooky tune
Organ
This is perhaps the most well known piece of the Baroque Era. The text is from the King James Bible. King George II stood in awe as it was performed.
Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah
a 40-voice motet composed by Thomas Tallis around 1570
(Renaissance)
Spem in Alium
A musical technique combining 2 or more independent melodic lines (voices) which are played at the same time, yet are rhythmically and melodically distinct
Counterpoint
Practiced clavichord in attic and was musically discovered by Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels
George Frideric Handel
Early version of a guitar in the string family
Lute
This collection of 4 Baroque violin concertos has poems that accompany them.
The Four Seasons
This Italian composer is considered one of the greatest Renaissance masters and his style is what's taught as "Renaissance polyphony" in today's college counterpoint classes.
Giovanni Pierluigi