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A secular style of music. APEX
Secular music was played outside of church services.
it was the rebirth of time. That's what the renaissance was. So now what do u think? Huh? >.<
The largest category of Renaissance instrumental music is the consort, which typically consists of a group of instruments from the same family, such as viols or recorders. This genre allowed for rich harmonic textures and varied timbres, often performed in both secular and sacred settings. Additionally, instrumental dance music, including forms like the pavane and galliard, was popular during this period, contributing significantly to the overall body of Renaissance instrumental works.
The madrigal.
It became more secular.
Secular music in the Renaissance was characterized by expressive melodies, playful rhythms, and text settings that reflected the emotions of the lyrics. Composers often wrote in vernacular languages, focusing on secular themes rather than religious texts. Secular music was performed widely in courts, public spaces, and social gatherings, contributing to a vibrant musical culture during this period.
madrigal
It became more secular.
Religious, Secular, and Instrumental
Humanism
It was more secular.
Humanism
Renaissance society can not be described as being completely secular, as it was affected by many things that were religious. Art was generally dedicated to the church, new ideas about religion were brought forth, in particular the birth of Protestantism. Religious conflict was a huge characteristic of the Renaissance. It is decidedly non-secular (that is, not separate from Religion).
For the most part, art during the Renaissance was religious. However, portraiture as well as mythological themes were also popular (secular) themes.
The renaissance popes encouraged secular arts, such as paintings of mythical scenes.