R/W U2 L16

True/False

During the Renaissance, people who were not involved in the church were the ones who were most interested in music.

• True

• False

What key idea is supported by the details in the section "Sacred Music" on page 90?

• A. Music was an integral part of religious rituals and ceremonies throughout history.

• B. The use of a cappella compositions in religious settings influenced the development of choral music in other genres.

• C. Josquin Desprez's work impacted the broader landscape of Renaissance music.

• D. Sacred music was important in the Catholic Mass, especially a cappella compositions, and J. Desprez was an important composer of sacred music.

The details in the section "Secular Music: Songs and Dances" on pages 90-91 support the key ideas that secular music

• A. Secular music often focused on themes like love and storytelling, and polyphonic madrigals were popular for secular songs.

• B. Secular music often sung by groups of choir focused on the Catholic Church services that celebrated Jesus.

• C. Dance music, written for instruments, was not a significant part of Renaissance.

• D. Josquin Desprez was one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance.

• E. Dance music was important in the Renaissance, with various dance forms, including pavane and galliard.

Part A

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the section "New Instruments and Lute Songs" on page 92?

• A. The song "Lachrimae " by J. Dowland was popular.

• B. The lute was used to play love songs.

• C. The lute was popular during the Renaissance period.

• D. It is important to compare the lute to other instruments.

Which phrase from the text supports the answer to Part A?

• A. One of the most popular instruments during the Renaissance was the lute

• B. The lute was not a new instrument: it was inspired by an Arab instrument

• C. Dowland also wrote many short songs for one singer accompanied by a lute.

• D. Many of these lute songs were sad and melancholy, with titles like "Sorrow Stay"