How was music different in Medieval period vs. Rennaisance??? Plzz?

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I need to write an essay in music terms! Plz if you know it share I appreciate!

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The medieval period was from 313-1450 AD. Generally the music was monophonic (meaning it had only one melodic line and no accompaniement). Gregorian Chant is a good example of this type of music. One or more people all sing the exact same thing at the exact same time. As time passed in the medieval period they developed polyphonic music (2 or more melodic lines where each line was independant from the others and yet equal to the others in importance) The first type of polyphony was Organum which came about the year 900 AD. Other things that went on were about 590-604 Pope Gregory standardized the way music was written. The accepted music was sacred (church) although there were people who played secular music ( anything not of the church).

The Rennaisance was from 1450-1600 AD. During this time period the Reformation began (led by Martin Luther) and hymns were first seen at this time. Hymns were strophic (they had stanzas(aka verses) and choruses) and were sung in vernacular(common language). Meaning the french hymns were in french instead of latin and so on with other languages. Hymns had simple tunes and words so they could easily be remembered by most people(a lot were still illiterate). You saw more secular music coming about now. While Martin Luther led the reformation (breaking away from the church), Palestrina composed music FOR the church and was a part of the counter-reformation (trying to get people to come back to the church and keep those who are still around). Madrigals (music set to a love poem with 3-6 singers or vocals, they were a capella (voices only no instruments), and used word pictures, imitation and repetition. These were also secular) also showed up in the Rennaisance pd. Claudio Monteverdi composed Madrigals. Monteverdi also composed the first attempt at an opera. It was called an orfeo and was about going to hell and coming back. Giovanni Gabrielli was a main composer during this time that wrote a type of music known as Antiphonal. It was instrumental only (NO voices) and opposing sounds, i.e. groups of instruments would be "fighting" to get the listeners attention.

Answer 2

You need to know 2 terms to talk about the Medieval music period and the Renaissance period. "Monophonic" or one voice or melody line, versus polyphonic, or multiple voices or melody lines (in a simplified definition). See the article below for more information. When I took music history, we had to look at Gregorian chants - in the Medieval period - these were largely one melody line with some simple harmonies added later on - usually with fourths or fifths. Polyphonic music was coming into its own by 1200 to 1400, but in the Renaissance it really took off. The development of Western music really centers around how new harmonies - using a third interval especially - made music more pleasant to listen to. It is still the hallmark of harmony in singing and composing today. Musical instruments went through amazing changes. You could pick a few instruments and do a search on how they changed over the years. For example, the double-reed shawm sort of inspired other instruments that were used later on.

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Medieval And Renaissance Music

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Medieval Music


Medieval music was an integral part of everyday life for the people of that time period. Music of the Middle Ages was especially popular during times of celebration and festivities.

Music was often played during holidays and special parties. During weddings and birthdays, the music was especially uplifting. For weddings and on Valentine's Day, lovers' music was played that was sure to evoke a romantic atmosphere. This type of music was called "chivaree." The musicians would play buoyant and cheery music with crescendos. Many a different Medieval music instrument was played, including, recorders, horns, trumpets, whistles, bells, and drums.

On Mayday, dancers would dance to specially-prepared, high-pitched music. It was believed that by doing so, the hibernating spirits would be awakened and forewarned that spring had arrived.

During Christmas, the sound of bells brought the good news of Jesus' birth to the listeners.

People during the Middle Ages also ate to the sound of traditional music during and between meal courses. They would also, at times play from a specially-built platform or stage at the end of the Great Hall. It was believed in those days that medieval music was not only delightful to the ears, but it also helped in the digestion of food, hence the reason for music at mealtimes.

The music of Medieval times was very important to the listeners of that era, whether it be for special celebrations, holidays, or for something as simple as eating a meal.

Dance music of the Renaissance
Throughout the Renaissance instrumental dance music flowered and thrived, and was composed, or more likely improvised, by many people. Musicians whose names have come down to us collected much of this existing music and had it published in various volumes over the years. The Terpsichore of Michael Praetorius (c.1571-1621) and the dance music of Tielman Susato (c.1500-1561) represent some of the outstanding examples of dance music from the late Renaissance. A piece such as La Spagna , (attributed to Josquin des Prez) is an excellent example of the buoyant rhythms and sounds of the Renaissance dance. Many of these dance forms were modified and developed by later composers and found their way into the Baroque dance suite.

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in medieval times wasnt the music played on picilos and guitar type instruments, whereas in renaisance wasnt it on pianos! not sure though.
the renaisance period was 1500-1700(roughly)
these are some musicians that were around then(who played piano)
1.Micheal Praetorius (1571-1621)
2.Joachim von der Hofe (17th Century)
not sure about medieval artists, but hope this is useful!

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the lute is more prevalent in the latter.

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