William byrd composer biography worksheet
William byrd composer biography worksheet
Quiz & Worksheet - Life & Music of William Byrd!
Chapter 3: Music of the Renaissance
Jeff Kluball
3.1 Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of historical and cultural contexts of the Renaissance
- Recognize musical styles of the Renaissance
- Identify important genres and uses of music of the Renaissance
- Identify selected music of the Renaissance aurally and critically evaluate its style and uses
- Compare and contrast music of the Renaissance with their own contemporary music
3.2 Key Terms and Individuals
- Anthem
- William Byrd
- Chanson
- Chapel Master
- Consort
- Counter-Reformation
- Galliard
- Jig
- Josquin des Prez
- William Kemp
- Madrigal
- Martin Luther
- Motet
- Giovanni Pieruigi da Palestrina
- Pavanne
- Ottaviano Petrucci
- Reformation
- Renaissance
- Thomas Weelkes
- Word painting
3.3 Introduction and Historical Context
3.3.1 What Is the Renaissance?
The term Renaissance literally means "rebirth." As a historical and artistic era in Western Europe, the Renaissance spanned from the late 1400s to the early 1600s.
The Renaissance was