MUS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Nicolaus Copernicus, Guillaume Du Fay, Homophony
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Who"s who: christopher columbus, ferdinand magellan, leonardo da vinci, nicolaus copernicus, galileo, william shakespeare. Replaces the medieval focus on religion doctrines and the afterlife. 1396 on- ottoman empire attacks force byzantine scholars to flee to italy. Bring with them ancient greek manuscripts (such as works of plato, etc. ) Centered on subjects such as grammar, rhetoric, poetry, history, moral philosophy. In reality, role of catholic church not diminished. Mathematical principals of ancient greek music theory recorgized and applied. Ability to persuade listeners and to organize speed in coherent manner. Draws on & imitates ancient (classical) stories and themes. The reformation: martin luther, john (jean) calvin, king henry vii. Patrons: kings of france & england dukes of burgundy & savory. Competed with each other for best composer & performer. Music both enjoyable in itself & valuable as a way to display wealth and power. Polyphony: musical texture in which two or more melodic lines are played or sung simultaneously.
