1. R ENAISSANCE (1400-1600)

2. O VERVIEW “Renaissance” means rebirth Europe moves from a society based on religion (faith) to one that is based on science (reason)

3. C HARACTERISTICS OF THE M USIC Vocal a capella style (in the church): no instruments Polyphony Solo instrumental music: lute or keyboard Word painting: making music reflect the text (example: going high in the music when the text uses the word “high” and going low in the music when the text uses the word "low”)

4. J OSQUIN D ESPREZ (1450-1521) Master of polyphonic music One of the greatest composers in Renaissance music Most known for his expressive music (which was different than the music of the middle ages)

5. Instruments Instrumental music finally became accepted during this time period A lot of the instruments were intended for outdoor use

6. LUTE VIOL

7. H ISTORICAL E VENTS DURING THE R ENAISSANCE : Introduction of gunpowder (replacement of knights) Development of the compass ( no more flat earth idea) Exploring new worlds (Columbus-1492, Amerigo Vespucci, Ponce de Leon)