sep 30 | Week 6

The lesson this week is teaming with academic vigor: Renaissance stylings and a succulent quiz!

Age of Discovery

Overview

The Renaissance (1450-1600) marks the beginning of the modern period in world history and unprecedented development in science, politics, warfare, technology and fine arts. Our goals are to:

• Explore the times and lives of Renaissance musicians.
• Understand characteristics of Renaissance style.
• Identify seminal works of the era.

By week's end you'll be conversant with sacred polyphony and vocal and instrumental music of the Elizabethan era. Test your new knowledge with Quiz, Renaissance, near the end of the week.

Begin the week with an overview of cultural influences and style:

1. Rebirth and Exploration

2. Renaissance Style

Sacred Polyphony

With historical context and style under your belt, kick off your Renaissance tour with sacred polyphony from Giovanni Palestrina:

3. Sacred Polyphony

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Elizabethan England

While defeating the Spanish Armada and colonizing North America, England also managed to create amazing music.

4. English Secular Vocal Music

Lute Music

The lute was the most important household instrument of the Renaissance, occupying a role similar to the modern piano or guitar.

5. English Solo Lute & Ensemble Music

Ensemble music was all the rage as home entertainment in Renaissance Europe, both at royal and middle class households.

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Quiz, Renaissance

Take a quiz covering everything in the Music In The Age of Discovery unit up to and including English Lute and Ensemble Music.

Quiz, Renaissance | 10/04 12:00 AM - 10/06 11:55 PM

No Quiz Makeups

If you miss a quiz, it fades into the mists. Pro tip: enter quiz and test dates in your computer calendar and enable notifications.

Music Listening

Lastly, don’t slack on listening assignments: music identification, i.e., composer, era, title, style traits, play a critical role in next week's test.

Cheers, Peter