1. More than just a cool fair
The Renaissance ( )
More than just a cool fair

2. What’s going on? Artistic Expression Scientific Break-through
New Inventions
Political Stability

3. 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

5. Musical Characteristics
Development of modes
Scales or Keys
Polyphony
Multiple independent melodies
Textured melodies
Smooth harmonic flow

6. 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?

7. 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?

8. More Complex Instruments
Brass
Cornett
Trumpet
String
Gittern
Harpsichord
Percussion
Tambourine
Woodwind
Reed Pipe
Bagpipe

9. Exploration and Colonization
1492 – Colombus
America meets Europe
Mexican (Aztec) influences on Spanish (Spain) music
Hybrid style

10. 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?