Music Appreciation Renaissance Era

The term "Renaissance" literally means:

• Art

• Learning

• Prosperity

• Rebirth

Which of the following men does NOT belong in the Renaissance era?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Martin Luther

• William Shakespeare

What is humanism?

• An ideology that the feudal system was the best way to live.

• An ideology focused on human nature, its diversity, and its accomplishments.

• The study of the human body to promote scientific discovery.

• The worship of humans.

True or False: Medieval Art was more lifelike than Renaissance Art?

• True

• False

True or False: Renaissance Art was more focused on religious symbolism?

• True

• False

The Renaissance era spanned which years:

• 450-950 A.D.

• 1600-1750 A.D.

• 1450-1600 A.D.

• 1800-1900 A.D.

Which was more important in the Renaissance:

• Vocal Music

• Instrumental Music

What is "word painting?"

• When composers create a musical "picture" of the text.

• Painting words on parchment paper.

• Writing music about painters.

What is sacred music?

• Music sung by Troubadours.

• The music of the church.

• Music sung in the courts.

• Music that included the hurdy-gurdy.

What is secular music?

• Music sung by monks.

• Music performed during the Catholic Mass.

• Music played outside of the church.

• Music written by priests.