Renaissance Music

When did the Renaissance begin?

• 1600

• 1450

• 1860

• 450

The word "Renaissance" is French for what?

• Fancy cheese

• Rebirth

• Death

• Ridiculous

Which of the following became more important during the Renaissance?

• Learning

• Farming

• Battles

• Bigger castles

Which invention greatly influenced the Renaissance movement?

• Gunpowder

• Eye glasses

• Coffee houses

• The printing press

Who was expected to be trained in music during the Renaissance?

• Blacksmiths

• Any educated person

• Candlemakers

• Butchers

What kind of music became more popular during the Renaissance?

• Instrumental

• Vocal

True or false: the Catholic church became MORE powerful during the Renaissance.

• True

• False

True or false: Polyphony became more complex during the Renaissance.

• False

• True

In church music, this type of composition became popular.

• Tune

• Chorale

• Mass

• Ballad

Which of the following composers was famous during the Renaissance?

• Clara Schumann

• J.S. Bach

• Josquin des Prez

• Ludwig van Beethoven