William Byrd and the Breakdown of Modality - Composer Insights

The video explores the work of William Byrd, a leading Renaissance composer, focusing on his choral music and the characteristics of Renaissance music, such as linear construction and counterpoint. It analyzes Byrd's composition techniques, including imitation and symmetry, and discusses the transition from modal to tonal music, leading to the Baroque period.

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How did William Byrd's music reflect the transition from modality to tonality?

In what ways did Byrd manipulate modes in his compositions?