Imitative counterpoint and homophony.
The medieval renaissance began around 1300
Renaissance paintings show figures in earthly settings; figures in medieval paintings have heavenly gold backgrounds.
Italian Renaissance cities were characterized by a renewed focus on art, culture, and humanism, leading to vibrant public spaces, grand architecture, and a flourishing of the arts, contrasting sharply with the more utilitarian and fortified nature of medieval towns. Unlike medieval towns, which were often centered around religion and feudalism, Renaissance cities promoted trade, commerce, and the emergence of a wealthy merchant class. This shift facilitated the establishment of universities and cultural institutions, fostering an environment that valued individual achievement and intellectual pursuits. Overall, the aesthetic and cultural advancements of the Renaissance marked a significant departure from the insular and defensive nature of medieval life.
religious themes
In the Medieval times the motet was a secular polyphonic vocal genre. Later on in the Renaissance time it became a sacred or devotional polyphonic vocal genre.
madrigal
Madrigals and Motets were both big in the 13th century. The word motet comes from the french word "mot" which means "word" It is a choral piece "with words" Actually motets and madrigals are very similar and are both choral pieces with words. Madrigals usually were written with secular texts and motets with sacred texts.
Motet and Mass
Renaissance man have more science then the medieval man.
Motet and masses
A Mass is always based on a specific text that is part of the liturgy of a given day. One difference between a renaissance Mass and a motet is that the motet, while usually sacred, was not always specifically connected to texts from the liturgy of the Mass.
a gregorian chant was used as the base part for the motet and was called the cantus firmus
A motet is a vocal composition that is typically polyphonic and sacred in nature. It originated in the medieval era and was commonly used in religious settings. Motets often featured multiple voice parts singing different texts simultaneously.
motet and the mass
True. The motet is a polyphonic choral composition that was prominent during the medieval and Renaissance periods. It typically features multiple independent vocal lines, often with sacred texts, and is characterized by its intricate melodies and harmonies. Motets can be sung a cappella or accompanied by instruments, depending on the style and period.
took place during different times, and renaissance was more about art, and the beauty of thing.