music of the renaissance
Who is considered the most famous composer of the Renaissance period?
Josquin des Prez
Which musical form was commonly used in Renaissance secular music?
Madrigal
What was the primary function of music in the Renaissance period?
Devotional
Which instrument was commonly used in Renaissance dance music?
Lute
Who was a famous composer of sacred music during the Renaissance period?
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Which country was a center of musical innovation during the Renaissance?
Italy
Which composer was known for his use of word painting in his music?
Thomas Tallis
What was a common feature of Renaissance choral music?
A cappella singing
Which composer was famous for his masses and motets in the Renaissance period?
Tomás Luis de Victoria
What was a popular musical instrument in the Renaissance period?
Harpsichord