Which institution controlled most of the music development in the Middle Ages?

During the “Middle Ages” (the “Medieval” era between the fall of Rome and the start of the Renaissance), the Western Christian [“Catholic”] Church evolved into Europe’s strongest institution.

What city became the musical center of Europe during the mid to late Middle Ages what was the musical center of this city and who worked there?

Vienna

Which country was the center of musical activity in the Renaissance?

Italy

How was music in the Middle Ages?

Medieval music was both sacred and secular. During the earlier medieval period, the liturgical genre, predominantly Gregorian chant, was monophonic. Polyphonic genres began to develop during the high medieval era, becoming prevalent by the later thirteenth and early fourteenth century.

Which musical texture was most common in the Middle Ages?

monophonic

Who are famous composers of medieval period?

Medieval Composers (500 – 1430)

Name	Birth	Death
Adam de la Halle	~1237	1288
Binchois, Gilles	~1400	1460
Bingen, Hildegard von	1098	1179
de Vitry, Phillipe	1291	1361

Who is the famous composer of the Renaissance period?

Renaissance Composers (1430 – 1600)

Name	Birth	Death
des Prez, Josquin	~1450	1521
Dowland, John	1563	1626
Francesco da Milano	1497	1543
Gabrieli, Andrea	1532	1585

Who are the 2 famous composers of Renaissance period?

The Top Famous Renaissance Composers

William Byrd (1543–1623) William Byrd is perhaps the greatest English composer of all time.
Josquin Des Prez (1440–1521)
Thomas Tallis (1510–1585)
Pierre de La Rue (1460–1518)
Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643)
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1526–1594)
Orlando de Lassus (1530–1594)
Giovanni Gabrieli (1553–1612)

What are characteristics of Baroque music?

Some general characteristics of Baroque Music are: MELODY: A single melodic idea. RHYTHM: Continuous rhythmic drive. TEXTURE: Balance of Homophonic (melody with chordal harmony) and polyphonic textures.