Music of the Renaissance

Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of historical and cultural contexts of the Renaissance.
2. Recognize musical styles of the Renaissance.
3. Identify important genres and uses of music of the Renaissance.
4. Identify selected music of the Renaissance aurally and critically evaluate its style and uses.
5. Compare and contrast music of the Renaissance with their own contemporary music.

Attribution

This chapter is adapted from “Music of the Renaissance” by Jeff Kluball, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

“Key Terms and Individuals” has been removed; “Glossary” links created; “Columbus’s Voyage” edited; “Music of the Renaissance” and “Secular Music” re-organized; new videos and hyperlinks added; and minor text edits and changes of timestamps (timing) on some of the Listening Guides made, by Yi-Chuan Chen.