Renaissance Flashcards
Definition of Renaissance
Rebirth
Where did the renaissance begin?
It began in Italy and spread to France then England
3 architectural features used during this time derived from the Greeks and Romans
Columns, Domes, Triangular Pediments
Dates of Renaissance period
1450-1600
Historical events during this period (dates)
1) The fall of Constantinople- 1453
2) Discovery of America- 1492
Definition of Humanism
An approach to life based on reason and our common humanity, recognizing that moral values are properly founded on human nature and experience alone.
2 famous artists from this period
Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo
Famous english writer from this period
Shakespear
What was Josquin des Prez famous for?
Motets (religious music)
Motet
A compositions for a polyphonic choir, setting a Latin text on a sacred subject and intended to be sung either at a religious service in a church or in private devotion at home
Mandate of Renaissance Humanism in music
Used music to heighten the meaning of the word (humanism)
Growth of music learning in new classes
The Gutenburg printing press, invented in 1460 by Johannes Gutenburg, was able to start printing music, making it more applicable
Dates of the Madrigal Craze and the subject material of these songs
1530, A madrigal is a piece for several solo voices (4-5) that sets a vernacular poem, most often about love. The madrigal was created in Italy but spread to the northern European countries
Pavane
A slow, gliding dance in duple meter performed by couples holding hands
Galliard
a fast leaping dance in triple meter
