MUL 5: Music of the Renaissance Period

Which of the following was NOT an important element in the Renaissance?

The symphony was developed in this period

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? May contain dissonance, cadences, or word paintings for emphasis

No

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? Social themes and stories

No

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? Sacred topics

Yes

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? Vernacular language

No

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? Use of latin

Yes

Does this element describe sacred music in the Renaissance? Smooth and predicable melodies

Yes

Motet writing saw an increase in

four-part, polyphonic imitation

The Reformation had something do with everything listed BUT

Martin Luther founded the Council of Trent

Which of these are NOT stylistic elements of Renaissance music?

Instrumental music predominates the style, with some vocal music.

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance? Sacred topics

No

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance? Vernacular language

Yes

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance? Use of latin

No

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance? Smooth and predicable melodies

No

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance? May contain dissonance, cadences, or word paintings for emphasis

Yes

0

Which elements these elements describe secular music in the Renaissance?
Social themes and stories

Yes

True or False:

Word painting is the way composers write music to reflect the literal meaning of the text.

True

True or False:

A pavane in triple meter

False

True or False:

A galliard is in duple meter.

False