music renaissance Flashcards
when did renaissance started
1400
when did it end
1600
what was renaissance music marked as
pivotal era
this period is characterized
by a renewed interest in classical greek and roman culture
what does renaitre means
rebirth,revival,rediscovery
renaissance period is a period of
looking back to the golden age of greece and rome
the invention of
printing made music more accessible leading to the increased popularity of growing middle class
while sacred music is _, secular music _
influential,gained prominence
popular instrument
lute
characteristics of renaissance music
mostly polyphonic
imitation among the voices is common
use of word paintings in texts and music
melodic lines move in a flowing manner
melodies are easier to perform because these move along a scale with few large leaps
what is mass
a sacred music composition that sets the texts if the Eucharistic liturgy into music
characteristics of mass
polyphonic may be sung in Acapella or with orchestral accompaniment
text may be syllabic or melismatic
five main section of mass
kyrie -lord have mercy
gloria-glory to god in the highest
creed-apostles creed
sanctus and benedictus-holy holy and blessed is he
agnus dei-lamb of god
what is madrigal
a secular vocal polyphonic music
where did madrigal originated
italy
