Renaissance

Questions about Renaissance music notation

Questions about Renaissance music notation
  1. Who bridged the gap from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period *?
  2. How did the Renaissance influence music today?
  3. What are characteristics of Renaissance music?
  4. Which instrument became prominent during the Renaissance period?

Who bridged the gap from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period *?

The Baroque Era began at the end of the 16th century and lasted to about 1750. This era reflects a period of time when great changes occurred in music and culture. The Baroque era artistically bridged the gap between the spiritually pure music of the renaissance era and the formalized music of the classical era.

How did the Renaissance influence music today?

Renaissance music had an influence on many generations to come. Modern music theory had origins in the Renaissance. Music enriched plays and the first secular music came from the Renaissance. Chromatics, as used during the Renaissance, is used today in classical, and some rock and roll (Mainly in the soloist pieces).

What are characteristics of Renaissance music?

The main characteristics of Renaissance music are the following: Music based on modes. Richer texture in four or more parts. Blending rather than contrasting strands in the musical texture.

Which instrument became prominent during the Renaissance period?

Recorder: The recorder was a common instrument during the Renaissance period. Rather than a reed, it uses a whistle mouthpiece as its main source of sound production.

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