Medieval And Renaissance Era Flashcards
1
Q
When was the medieval and renaissance era
A
1400-1600
2
Q
Explain sacred music
A
Composers put different parts of a mass to music, eg. Salve Regina
3
Q
Explain secular music
A
Composers write choral pieces and solo songs about love. Start to wire music for instruments only. Instrumental dance was popular
4
Q
Name the two types of music at the medical and Renaissance era
A
Sacred music and court music(secular)
5
Q
Give some features of medieval and Renaissance music
A
- Smooth melodies and long phrases, seamless
- Music emphasised vocal parts of music
- Polyphonic texture was common
Difference in style of music between secular and sacred
6
Q
Name some types of compositions that were common during the medieval and Renaissance era
A
Masses,
Madrigals,
Dances
7
Q
Name three instruments from this era
A
Bagpipe
Lute
Viol
