MUSI 1001 : The Reformation, Counter Reformation, and the Madrigal.docx
1 May 2012
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Martin luther nailed his ninety-five these on the church door in wittenburg, germany. Much of northern europe joined the reformation. Churches made effective use of simple homophonic hymn setting. Got rid of polyphony, said it was putting beauty before meaning obscured the text. The church of rome reformed its administration and doctrine, as well as art, liturgy, and music. Reform aspects debated by the church hierarchy during the council of trent (1545 15633) Only a minor part of their deliberations concerned music. Objected to dense imitation that obscured the text. The music of palestrina demonstrated that polyphony could be composed in a clear and dignified manner. It can be used in masses as well as homophony. Spent almost all his career in major churches in rome, including the basilica. Demonstrated to the council of trent that polyphony could be clear and not obscure the text. Polyphony based on the gregorian chant.
