The Renaissance

Historical Concepts

100

When translated, what does Renaissance mean

Rebirth

200

This concept, popular in the Renaissance, is an ntellectual movement typified by a revived interest in the classical world and studies which focussed on what it is to be human

Humanism

300

What are the dates of the Renaissance?

1450-1600

400

What are the three subjects that flourished during the Renaissance

Science, Entertainment, and the Arts

500

This term refers to an individual who excelled in the arts and science

Renaissance man

Other Arts

100

This painting technique utilizes 3-dimensional representation, lighting and shading to render distance

Perspective

200

This sculpture by Da Vinci is a popular personification of the man who beat "Goliath" in the Bible

David

300

Architecture during the Renaissance closely resembled what two civilizations

Greece and Rome

400

This is often regarded as the most important invention during the Renaissance

The Printing Press

500

Name the 4 Renaissance authors we talked about in the Renaissance

Shakespeare, Milton, de Cervantes, and Alghieri

Religious Music

100

This German Protestant is known for publishing the 95 Theses and popularized the Chorale

Martin Luther

200

One of the main things of Lutheranism was that Luther advocated for was the singing of a congregation in the vernacular of what type of song?

Chorale

300

This mainly religious composer is known for creating chordal effects in his motets and compositions

Palestrina

400

John Calvin popularized the usage of psalm tunes in Calvinism. What is a collection of psalm tunes called?

Psalter

500

Who is the other primary vocal composer- that popularized religious, secular and imitative polyphony.

Josquin de Prez

Secular & Insturmental Music

100

Vocal music sung without accompaniment is known as...

A capella

200

The Renaissance (FOR MUSIC) started in what modern day country.

The Netherlands

300

This secular style of music popularized in England is a fun festival style sung around the Holidays. 

Madrigal

400

Groups of 3+ instruments of the same family are known as...

Consorts

500

What two keyboard instruments were popularized during the Renaissance

Harpsichord and Clavichor