Music 1102A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Equal Voice, Melisma, Renaissance Music

28 views2 pages

Document Summary

Recovery of knowledge lost during the middle ages. Humanism: movement that explored human interests and values through science, philosophy, and the arts. Renaissance composers united words and music more than ever before. Martin luther began reformation in wittenberg 1517. Monarchs determined faith and politics of their realm. Protestant composers wrote liturgical music in languages other than latin. Catholic composers wrote music to inspire the faithful. Reformation is where the protestants break out. Counter reformation is the catholics countering it. First contact with new world i"m fteenth century. Demand for music and the arts grew. Ideal renaissance man cultivated knowledge in full range of arts and sciences. Castiglione"s the book of the courtier recommends learning to sing and play an instrument. Growing con dence in human reason and distinctiveness of individuals. Invention of moveable metal type around 1450 changed the way information was transmitted. Print allowed information to spread quickly and cheaply. Some composers achieved international renown even as publishers.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers
Class+
$8 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
30 Verified Answers

Related Documents