The Renaissance Era of Music

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The rebirth of learning in both Italy and England

A piece of plainsong with additional parts in different languages

To create and reflect the literal meaning of a song

Credo Signup and view all the answers

A pre-existing melodic line that runs through a musical piece Signup and view all the answers

The era of exploration Signup and view all the answers

A chorus without musical accompaniment Signup and view all the answers

A type of church mode used in both secular and sacred music Signup and view all the answers

A musical technique for writing to create and reflect the literal meaning of a song Signup and view all the answers

A piece of plainsong with two or more additional parts with different words written in Latin and French Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

During the Renaissance, the term 'Renaissance' referred to the cultural and artistic revival of classical Greek and Roman influences in Europe.

A motet is a type of Renaissance music that is a polyphonic vocal composition, typically set to a sacred Latin text.
The purpose of word painting in Renaissance music is to illustrate the meaning of the text through musical gestures and motifs.
The Credo section of the Renaissance mass is a confession of faith and is usually the longest section.
A cantus firmus is a pre-existing melody, often a chant, used as a basis for polyphonic compositions in Renaissance music.
The Renaissance is also known as the Revival of the Classics.

A cappella singing in Renaissance music refers to unaccompanied vocal performance, often featuring complex polyphonic arrangements.

Modality in Renaissance music refers to the use of musical modes, rather than the major-minor system, to create harmony and melody.
Word painting in Renaissance music involves the use of musical elements to illustrate the meaning of the text, often through expressive and imaginative techniques.

The purpose of a motet in Renaissance music is to provide a musical setting for sacred texts, often featuring complex polyphony and elaborate structures.