Baroque Music and Renaissance Period
Who were the Poor Clares? Why is it somewhat surprising that they were accomplished musicians? They were nuns in the Catholic Church. Its was a surprise because they were nuns and wasn’t expected to be great musicians.
What is a chanson? A song in French, or a French song.
What is the song "Fine Knacks for Ladies" about? What type of song is it? It’s a poetic song. Knacks for Ladies is a madrigal - a poetic song. In it the singer presents himself as a humble pedlar. Through the words to the song he argues eloquently that although his wares might seem superficially precious, they're worthless compared to the honesty and loyalty of his heart.
Which of the songs was composed by Franciscus Bossinensis, or Francis of Bosnia? Se mai per maraviglia (If ever in wonder), was written by Franciscus Bossinensis, or Francis of Bosnia.
What is a lute? What is the history of the lute? When was the lute used? A plucked stringed instrument with a long neck bearing frets and a rounded body with a flat front that is shaped like a halved egg. The lute is used in a great variety of instrumental music from the Medieval to the late Baroque eras and was the most important instrument for secular music in the Renaissance.
What is a harpsichord? Where were these instruments often found? A keyboard instrument with horizontal strings that run perpendicular to the keyboard in a long tapering case and are plucked by points of quill, leather, or plastic operated by depressing the keys. It is used chiefly in European classical music of the 16th to 18th centuries.
What is a notation knife? Knives with musical notes on the blade
Many of the articles on the include a piece of artwork from the Renaissance period. How are music and art related? Do you think that the music of the period is reflected in the art of the period? Why or why not? Music and Art are related in that their both created by Artist or Creative people through inspiration either by nature or by your
What is a chanson? A song in French, or a French song.
What is the song "Fine Knacks for Ladies" about? What type of song is it? It’s a poetic song. Knacks for Ladies is a madrigal - a poetic song. In it the singer presents himself as a humble pedlar. Through the words to the song he argues eloquently that although his wares might seem superficially precious, they're worthless compared to the honesty and loyalty of his heart.
Which of the songs was composed by Franciscus Bossinensis, or Francis of Bosnia? Se mai per maraviglia (If ever in wonder), was written by Franciscus Bossinensis, or Francis of Bosnia.
What is a lute? What is the history of the lute? When was the lute used? A plucked stringed instrument with a long neck bearing frets and a rounded body with a flat front that is shaped like a halved egg. The lute is used in a great variety of instrumental music from the Medieval to the late Baroque eras and was the most important instrument for secular music in the Renaissance.
What is a harpsichord? Where were these instruments often found? A keyboard instrument with horizontal strings that run perpendicular to the keyboard in a long tapering case and are plucked by points of quill, leather, or plastic operated by depressing the keys. It is used chiefly in European classical music of the 16th to 18th centuries.
What is a notation knife? Knives with musical notes on the blade
Many of the articles on the include a piece of artwork from the Renaissance period. How are music and art related? Do you think that the music of the period is reflected in the art of the period? Why or why not? Music and Art are related in that their both created by Artist or Creative people through inspiration either by nature or by your