Renaissance "Pop"

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  1. Roland de Lassus
    Belgian composer (1532-1594)
    Two important composers of the Burgundian chanson were Johannes Ockeghem (1410-1497) and Roland de Lassus (1532-1594).
  2. Claudio Monteverdi
    Italian composer (1567-1643)
    One of the most famous composers of the Renaissance madrigal was Claudio Monteverdi.
  3. pavane
    a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
    Some types of dances were the pavane, the saltarello, the galliard, the allemande, and the ronde.
  4. percussion instrument
    a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  5. shawm
    a medieval oboe
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  6. dance music
    music to dance to
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  7. Monteverdi
    Italian composer (1567-1643)
    One of the most famous composers of the Renaissance madrigal was Claudio Monteverdi.
  8. madrigal
    an unaccompanied partsong for several voices
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  9. sackbut
    a medieval musical instrument resembling a trombone
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  10. allemande
    egg-thickened veloute
    Some types of dances were the pavane, the saltarello, the galliard, the allemande, and the ronde.
  11. motet
    an unaccompanied choral composition with sacred lyrics
    It became the motet (a sacred vocal piece for 3 or 4 voices) of secular music.
  12. secular
    someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  13. Renaissance
    period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  14. instrumentation
    the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  15. oboe
    a slender double-reed instrument
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  16. music
    an artistic form of auditory communication
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  17. instrument
    the means whereby some act is accomplished
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  18. improvise
    manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  19. trombone
    a brass instrument with a long tube and a U-shaped slide
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  20. church service
    a service conducted in a house of worship
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  21. indoors
    within a building
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  22. instrumental
    serving or acting as a means or aid
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  23. percussion
    the act of exploding a detonator that explodes when struck
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  24. medieval
    relating to or belonging to the Middle Ages
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  25. versatility
    having a wide variety of skills
    This allowed as much versatility as possible with regard to what instruments were available.
  26. dance
    taking a series of rhythmical steps in time to music
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  27. composer
    someone who writes music as a profession
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  28. unsatisfied
    not having been satisfied
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  29. vocal
    music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  30. outdoors
    outside a building
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  31. indoor
    located, suited for, or taking place within a building
    If they were indoors, indoor instruments would be used.
  32. improvised
    done or made using whatever is available
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  33. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  34. recorder
    equipment for making records
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  35. educate
    give knowledge acquired by learning and instruction
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  36. typically
    in a manner conforming to a type
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  37. specified
    clearly and explicitly stated
    The instruments used in these dances were not usually specified.
  38. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  39. usually
    under normal conditions
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  40. Burgundy
    a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  41. outdoor
    pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  42. sacred
    made, declared, or believed to be holy
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  43. specify
    be particular about
    The instruments used in these dances were not usually specified.
  44. compose
    form the substance of
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  45. string
    a lightweight cord
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  46. today
    on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  47. fifteenth
    position 15 in a countable series of things
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  48. important
    significant in effect or meaning
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  49. primarily
    for the most part
    The dances primarily originated in the courts of the nobility and were of a stately manner.
  50. satire
    witty language used to convey insults or scorn
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  51. similarly
    in like manner
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  52. generally
    usually; as a rule
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  53. strings
    the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  54. nobility
    a privileged class holding hereditary titles
    The dances primarily originated in the courts of the nobility and were of a stately manner.
  55. stately
    impressive in appearance
    The dances primarily originated in the courts of the nobility and were of a stately manner.
  56. in particular
    specifically or especially distinguished from others
    In particular, instrumental dance music became extremely popular.
  57. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  58. played
    (of games) engaged in
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  59. voice
    the sound made when a person speaks
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  60. similar
    having the same or nearly the same characteristics
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  61. sing
    produce tones with the voice
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  62. determine
    find out or learn with certainty, as by making an inquiry
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  63. educated
    possessing an education
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  64. pop
    make a sharp explosive noise
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  65. humor
    a message that has the power to evoke laughter
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  66. bowed
    forming or resembling an arch
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  67. write in
    cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  68. available
    obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
    This allowed as much versatility as possible with regard to what instruments were available.
  69. included
    enclosed in the same envelope or package
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  70. become
    come into existence
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  71. construction
    the act of building something
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  72. culture
    all the knowledge and values shared by a society
    Instruments became very important to the Renaissance cultures.
  73. call for
    express the need or desire for; ask for
    Outdoor performances would call for instruments such as the shawm (a medieval oboe) or sackbut (the medieval trombone).
  74. extremely
    to the greatest possible degree
    In particular, instrumental dance music became extremely popular.
  75. court
    an assembly to conduct judicial business
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  76. composed
    serenely self-possessed and free from agitation
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  77. include
    have as a part; be made up out of
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  78. poetry
    literature in metrical form
    The music was set to the love poetry of the French Renaissance.
  79. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  80. variety
    a category of things distinguished by a common quality
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  81. think of
    devise or invent
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  82. politics
    the activities involved in managing a state or a government
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  83. services
    performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  84. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  85. famous
    widely known and esteemed
    One of the most famous composers of the Renaissance madrigal was Claudio Monteverdi.
  86. major
    greater in scope or effect
    The madrigal was one of the major forms of secular music in the Renaissance.
  87. consist
    have its essential character
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  88. used
    previously owned by another
    The instruments used in these dances were not usually specified.
  89. advance
    move forward
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  90. popular
    regarded with great favor or approval by the general public
    In particular, instrumental dance music became extremely popular.
  91. determined
    having been learned or found especially by investigation
    Usually, the instrumentation for the dances was determined by whether the performances were going to be indoors or outdoors.
  92. bow
    something curved in shape
    These instruments included recorders and bowed, string instruments similarly the strings of today.
  93. duke
    a British peer of the highest rank
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  94. form
    a perceptual structure
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  95. expression
    the communication of your beliefs or opinions
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  96. particular
    unique or specific to a person or thing or category
    In particular, instrumental dance music became extremely popular.
  97. parts
    the local environment
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  98. works
    performance of moral or religious acts
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  99. lower
    move something or somebody to a lower position
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  100. such
    of so extreme a degree or extent
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  101. period
    an amount of time
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  102. written
    set down in writing in any of various ways
    Percussion instrument parts were usually not written in the music but were generally improvised at the performance.
  103. desire
    the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  104. love
    a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
    The music was set to the love poetry of the French Renaissance.
  105. century
    a period of 100 years
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  106. three
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  107. piece
    a separate part of a whole
    It became the motet (a sacred vocal piece for 3 or 4 voices) of secular music.
  108. France
    a republic in western Europe
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  109. deal
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  110. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    This allowed as much versatility as possible with regard to what instruments were available.
  111. regard
    the condition of being honored or respected
    This allowed as much versatility as possible with regard to what instruments were available.
  112. possible
    capable of happening or existing
    This allowed as much versatility as possible with regard to what instruments were available.
  113. service
    an act of help or assistance
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  114. six
    the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  115. manner
    how something is done or how it happens
    The dances primarily originated in the courts of the nobility and were of a stately manner.
  116. French
    of or pertaining to France or the people of France
    The music was set to the love poetry of the French Renaissance.
  117. most
    used to indicate the greatest amount or degree of a quality
    Three of the most important genres (types) are the chanson, the instrumental dance music, and the madrigal.
  118. subject
    some situation or event that is thought about
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  119. king
    a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
    The fifteenth-century chanson was typically composed and sung in the courts of the dukes of Burgundy and the kings of France.
  120. often
    many times at short intervals
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  121. church
    a place for public (especially Christian) worship
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  122. rather
    more readily or willingly
    They were often similar to vocal works such as the chansons but were played rather than sung.
  123. two
    the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  124. very
    being the exact same one; not any other:
    Secular music in the Renaissance became a very important form of expression for the educated and advanced composers of the period.
  125. think
    judge or regard; look upon; judge
    SECULAR MUSIC: RENAISSANCE "POP"

    A good way to think of secular music versus sacred music is to think of music that is usually sung in church services today as sacred music, and of today's ''pop'' music as secular music.
  126. one
    smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
    The chansons consisted generally of three voices, with one or both of the two lower voices being played by instruments.
  127. four
    the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
    It was similar in construction, generally with four to six voices, and dealt with a variety of subjects such as love, unsatisfied desire, humor, satire, and politics.
  128. set
    put into a certain place or abstract location
    The music was set to the love poetry of the French Renaissance.
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