Introduction of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Music

It is also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages.

• Medieval Period

• Renaissance Period

• Baroque Period

Which is NOT a characteristics of Renaissance Music?

• Mostly polyphonic

• Use of word painting in texts and music

• Free meter

He came from a family of musicians.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Antonio Vivaldi

• George Friedrich Handel

He is the famous composer of the Medieval Period.

It is a secular vocal polyphonic music composition which originated from Italy.

The melodies sound elaborates and ornamental.

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

It was originated in France, usually monophonic and tells of chivalry and courtly love.

• Gregorian Chant

• Troubadour Music

• Chorale

It means rebirth, rediscovery and revival.

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra.

• Concerto

• Concerto Grosso

• Fugue

His famous piece is The Four Seasons.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Antonio Vivaldi

• George Friedrich Handel