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.