15 Questions
Which city was associated with the Gonzaga family?
Mantua
What was the title of the book written by Baldasar Castiglione around 1518?
The Courtier
What was the characteristic of the Late stage of the Italian Madrigal?
Increased chromaticism
Who was the composer associated with the concerto delle donne?
Luzzaschi
What was the literary quality of the Italian Madrigal?
High literary quality
What was the term used to describe the music of C.Gesualdo?
Musica Reservata
Who was the composer of the madrigal 'Il Bianco e Dolce Cigno'?
J.Arcadelt
What is the name of the famous 40-part motet by T. Tallis?
Spem in allium
What is the difference between a full anthem and a verse anthem?
Full anthem is sung a cappella, while verse anthem is accompanied by instruments
What is the name of the Book of the Hebrew Bible that is associated with the Lamentations settings?
Book of Lamentations
What is the unique characteristic of Chapter 3 in the Book of Lamentations?
It has 66 verses
Who was the master of choristers at Westminster Abbey?
R. White
What is the name of the mass setting by W. Byrd that is notable for its Agnus Dei?
Mass a 5
What is the name of the motet by W. Byrd that features a quote from the Preface of the Gradualia?
Ave Verum
What is the characteristic of the textures in R. White's Lamentations settings?
They feature complex textures such as 1 + 4 or 1 + 2 + 2
Explore the cultural and musical significance of the Italian Renaissance courts, including Florence, Milan, Ferrara, and Mantua, and their pursuit of cultural supremacy. Learn about the key figures and literary works that defined the era, such as Monteverdi and Castiglione's 'The Courtier'.
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