More than just a cool fair The Renaissance (1400-1600) More than just a cool fair
What’s going on? Artistic Expression Scientific Break-through New Inventions Political Stability
New Technologies: The Printing Press Cheaper Music Text Widespread distribution Rise of the Bourgeois Class Music for entertainment Music as a hobby Music Demand goes up Demand for Secular Music
Musical Characteristics Development of modes Scales or Keys Polyphony Multiple independent melodies Textured melodies Smooth harmonic flow
Development of Triads Triadic Harmony Popularized by John Dunstaple Quam Pulchra Es By John Dunstaple Triadic Harmony Three part harmony (root, 3rd, and 5th) Popularized by John Dunstaple Discussion What do you think about the lyrics? How is this song structured? How does this song make you feel? What do you think the historical relevance is? What instruments are used?
Do we still use three part Harmonies? Vocal Harmonies are one of the cornerstones of modern pop music Can you think of any groups with three singers?
More Complex Instruments Brass Cornett Trumpet String Gittern Harpsichord Percussion Tambourine Woodwind Reed Pipe Bagpipe
Exploration and Colonization 1492 – Colombus America meets Europe Mexican (Aztec) influences on Spanish (Spain) music Hybrid style
Hybrid Music Discussion What do you think about the lyrics? Antonio de Salazar - Tarará, Que Yo Soy Antón Discussion What do you think about the lyrics? How is this song structured? How does this song make you feel? What do you think the historical relevance is? What instruments are used?