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Exploring Renaissance Music: From Church to Entertainment

The Renaissance period (approx. 1425-1600) marked a rebirth in music, aligning with broader cultural advancements in philosophy, literature, art, and theater. Notable figures like Shakespeare and Leonardo da Vinci emerged during this era. Music predominantly served religious purposes, with the Reformation in 1517 leading to new Protestant compositions. This period saw greater musical freedom and the rise of polyphony, alongside a focus on poetic lyrics. Instruments like viols, lutes, and recorders played a crucial role, while composers such as Thomas Weelkes and William Byrd shaped the musical landscape.

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Exploring Renaissance Music: From Church to Entertainment

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  1. Markham Woods MiddleMusic History Part 2 The Renaissance Period

  2. Renaissance Period: Time Span • From: Approximately 1425 • To: Approximately 1600 • Renaissance: A French word for rebirth • Rebirth of philosophy, literature, art, music and theater • William Shakespeare, Playwright • Leonardo de Vinci, Art/Painter • Nicolaus Copernicus, Scientist/Astronomer

  3. Renaissance Period: The Music • Church Music • Most music in this time period was written for church and religious ceremonies • 1517: start of the Reformation period • Catholic church splits • New branch called Protestant led by Martin Luther • New music written in the language of where the church was unlike the Catholic music which remained in Latin

  4. Renaissance Period: The Music • Music as Entertainment • There was more freedom for music composers and musicians • Emphasis on lyrics that were poetic or was very meaningful • Music would convey emotions • Polyphonic music was new and popular

  5. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Viols

  6. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Lute

  7. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Recorder

  8. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Shawm

  9. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Crumhorn

  10. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Cornett

  11. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Trumpet

  12. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Sacbut

  13. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Clavichord • Virginals

  14. Renaissance Period: The Instruments • Harpsichord

  15. Renaissance Period: The Composers • Thomas Weelkes • B.Music • New College, Oxford • Chichester Cathedrial • “Since Robin Hood” • Madrigal

  16. Renaissance Period: The Composers • William Byrd • Lincoln Cathedrial • Angelican (Protestant) Music • Chapel Royale 1569

  17. Renaissance Period: The Composers • Orlando Gibbons • B.Music, • Cambridge Univ. • Chapel Royale 1605 • Phd. Music • Oxford Univ • Westminster Abbey 1623

  18. Renaissance Period: The Composers • Henry Tudor • King Henry VIII of England • Music • Sports • Consort IV

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