From the 14th to the 17th century, Europe had undergone a change that was culturally prolific as compared to the Middle Ages. The Renaissance era started in Italy and worked its way throughout the rest of Europe. It marked the rebirth of humanism as well as the revival of all forms of art, music and science.
Musicians and artists of the Renaissance period displayed works that expressed more individualism and artistic freedom. Unlike the previous time which was bound to stricter rules.
In the world of music, new musical ideas, printing techniques and music were more accessible to people as well as it being preserved. While sacred music remained significant, secular music began to grow in popularity and become common. The sounds that were being produced in the Renaissance era were comprised of a smooth, imitative, polyphonic style. The Renaissance Era also saw the growth of instrumental music with the invention of two instruments; the virginal and the clavichord. The lute was also used as a popular instrument among families in the 16th century.
Musicians and artists of the Renaissance period displayed works that expressed more individualism and artistic freedom. Unlike the previous time which was bound to stricter rules.
In the world of music, new musical ideas, printing techniques and music were more accessible to people as well as it being preserved. While sacred music remained significant, secular music began to grow in popularity and become common. The sounds that were being produced in the Renaissance era were comprised of a smooth, imitative, polyphonic style. The Renaissance Era also saw the growth of instrumental music with the invention of two instruments; the virginal and the clavichord. The lute was also used as a popular instrument among families in the 16th century.
Popular Renaissance era composers
include Byrd, Gibbons, Palestrina, Lassus
and Gabrieli.
