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During which period did the Renaissance take place?
During which period did the Renaissance take place?
- 1400-1600 (correct)
- 1600-1800
- 1500-1700
- 1300-1500
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Johannes Kepler
- Johannes Gutenberg (correct)
- Galileo Galilei
Which composer is known for using 'faux bourdon' and composed 'Missa Sancti Jacobi: Post Communio'?
Which composer is known for using 'faux bourdon' and composed 'Missa Sancti Jacobi: Post Communio'?
- Purbach
- Guillaume Dufay (correct)
- Josquin Desprez
- John Dunstable
Which musical characteristic became most pervasive during the Early Renaissance period?
Which musical characteristic became most pervasive during the Early Renaissance period?
Who is considered to be the emblematic Renaissance composer known for the development of 'ars perfecta'?
Who is considered to be the emblematic Renaissance composer known for the development of 'ars perfecta'?
Which composer is known for the work 'Veni Sancte Spiritus' and was influential throughout the European continent?
Which composer is known for the work 'Veni Sancte Spiritus' and was influential throughout the European continent?
Which musical texture became most pervasive during the Mid-Renaissance period?
Which musical texture became most pervasive during the Mid-Renaissance period?
Who were the major contributors to the development of the telescope/microscope?
Who were the major contributors to the development of the telescope/microscope?
'Aurally pleasing definition of consonance/dissonance' is a characteristic of which musical period?
'Aurally pleasing definition of consonance/dissonance' is a characteristic of which musical period?
What was the 'ars perfecta' that Josquin Desprez embodied?
What was the 'ars perfecta' that Josquin Desprez embodied?
What did Josquin Desprez make his reputation on, especially after his death?
What did Josquin Desprez make his reputation on, especially after his death?
Which Duke did Josquin Desprez serve during his career?
Which Duke did Josquin Desprez serve during his career?
What is a characteristic feature of Josquin Desprez's 'Ave Maria...Virgo serena'?
What is a characteristic feature of Josquin Desprez's 'Ave Maria...Virgo serena'?
What was the primary focus in music during the Council of Trent?
What was the primary focus in music during the Council of Trent?
Who was known as the 'Savior of Polyphony' during the Counter-Reformation?
Who was known as the 'Savior of Polyphony' during the Counter-Reformation?
What was a characteristic feature of the madrigal, a polyphonic secular vocal work from the Renaissance and Early Baroque?
What was a characteristic feature of the madrigal, a polyphonic secular vocal work from the Renaissance and Early Baroque?
What did all change during the Reformation era in music considered to be?
What did all change during the Reformation era in music considered to be?
What was the term 'Baroque' thought to mean in relation to music changes?
What was the term 'Baroque' thought to mean in relation to music changes?
'Music of the Reformation' was known for its emphasis on:
'Music of the Reformation' was known for its emphasis on:
'Counter-Reformation' was the Catholic response to:
'Counter-Reformation' was the Catholic response to:
