Music Appreciation: Intro to Renaissance

These flashcards cover key concepts from the Music Appreciation lecture focused on the Renaissance period.

Renaissance

Means 'rebirth'; refers to a renewed interest in ancient Greek philosophers and playwrights.

*Palestrina

(1525 - 1594)

*Leonardo da Vinci

(1452 - 1519)

*John Dowland

(1563 - 1626)

Printing Press

An invention around 1440 by Gutenberg that allowed mass production of printed materials.

Gutenberg Bible

The first major book printed using movable type, created at the beginning of the Renaissance, around 1450.

Palestrina

A Renaissance composer known for writing only religious vocal music.

John Dowland

A composer during the Renaissance who wrote secular music for lute and voice.

Gesualdo

A composer famous for his madrigals and innovative use of chromaticism during the Renaissance.

Monteverdi

A composer transitional from the Renaissance into Baroque music, significant in the history of Western music.

Polymath

A person who excels in multiple fields; exemplified by Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci's notable inventions

Flying machines, armored vehicles, parachute contraption, among others.

Mona Lisa

The most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

Last Supper

Another renowned painting by Leonardo da Vinci, illustrating a biblical event.