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What period of time did choral music enjoy its highest popularity since the renaissance period?
Romantic Period
When was the Renaissance period in musical history?
1600's.
Why is renaissance period often called golden age of singing?
The Renaissance period was between the 14th and 16th centuries. During this period there were dramatic advancements in all art forms, including music. For this reason, the period is often called the golden age of singing.
What is the popular instrument during Renaissance period?
The long drum
What invention during the Renaissance period enabled people to purchase music for?
The Printing Press - Johannes Gutenberg
Who is favorite secular genre of the renaissance was?
Secular music genres such as madrigals and chansons were popular during the Renaissance period. Madrigals were particularly favored for their expressive and emotional content, evolving into a sophisticated form of vocal music characterized by intricate harmonies and texts inspired by poetry.
Were the madrigals during the Renaissance period used to convey poem meanings in a sacred musical form?
No, madrigals were secular vocal compositions that set poetry to music and were popular during the Renaissance period. They were typically written in vernacular languages and often expressed themes of love, nature, and social satire. Sacred music in the Renaissance, such as motets and masses, was used for religious purposes in liturgical settings.
What Madrigals with simple pastoral and often humorous texts were especially favored in?
Madrigals with simple pastoral and often humorous texts were especially favored in the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. They were popular among composers such as Claudio Monteverdi and Luca Marenzio, reflecting a playful and light-hearted approach to music.
Why are the madrigals of Arcadelt so special?
Franco-Flemish composer, Jacques Arcadelt, (1504/1505-1568) was famous for publishing six books of madrigals during the Renaissance period. His most famous madrigal was IL bianco e Dolce cigno (The white and gentle swan). ArcadeltÃ?s madrigals became very popular due to their unusual beauty and ease of performance. He inspired subsequent composers of the pieces.
Why are madrigals of arcadelt so special?
Franco-Flemish composer, Jacques Arcadelt, (1504/1505-1568) was famous for publishing six books of madrigals during the Renaissance period. His most famous madrigal was IL bianco e Dolce cigno (The white and gentle swan). ArcadeltÃ?s madrigals became very popular due to their unusual beauty and ease of performance. He inspired subsequent composers of the pieces.
When was Carlo Gesualdo born?
Carlo (not Carlos) Gesualdo was born on March 8th, 1566. He was a composer during the late Renaissance period. His music consisted of expressive madrigals.
What is the Difference between a madrigal and motet?
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.
What was the period in history befor the Renaissance?
What was the period in history befor the Renaissance?
Is the high renaissance the same as the renaissance period?
High Renaissance is a period during Renaissance -it's the middle part, in about the 16th century.
Which time period reflects the renaissance?
The Renaissance reflects the period of the 16th century.
When did renaissance art begin?
Renaissance art began during the Renaissance period. The Renaissance art period began in 1150 and lasted until about 1600.
Most brilliant form of English secular vocal music during the Elizabethan period?
madrigals :P
