Motet, Gregorian Chant, and Hymns were all used in Renaissance church services.
Secular music was played outside of church services.
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The Renaissance was a period in history in which the arts flourished. The church was an institution which supported music in society.
The Renaissance era in Western music began in about 1400, in northern Italy.
The Renaissance saw the development of homophonic texture in music, a step away from plainchants and the church, and music as a means of expression.
The Council of Trent attacked the church music of the Renaissance because it believed that the complexity and secular elements in the music detracted from the religious message. They sought to simplify church music and make it more accessible and reverent for worshippers.
Vivaldi composed music for non church activities and church services.
Sacred, secular, and instrumental I know there was the 1. classical, mainly instrumental. 2. church music, hymns influenced by Martin Luther who believed that the congregation should take an active part in the church service, scripture through worship. 3. I think were the operas
Sacred, secular, and instrumental I know there was the 1. classical, mainly instrumental. 2. church music, hymns influenced by Martin Luther who believed that the congregation should take an active part in the church service, scripture through worship. 3. I think were the operas
Palestrina was an Italian composer known for his sacred music, particularly his masses and motets composed for the Catholic Church. He is credited with helping to develop the style of polyphonic music that became prominent during the Renaissance period. His compositions were often performed during church services and continue to be studied and admired for their beauty and complexity.
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The Church of Christ doctrine on music typically emphasizes the use of acapella singing in worship services, as they believe it aligns with the simplicity and purity of worship described in the New Testament. Instrumental music is often not used in their worship services.