Unit 2: Lesson 16 DOL

During the Renaissance, people who were not involved in the church were the ones who were most interested in music.

• True

• False

What key idea is supported by the details in the section “Sacred Music” on page 90?

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  1. The evolution of music as an integral part of religious rituals and ceremonies throughout history.

• How the use of a cappella compositions in religious settings influenced the development of choral music in other genres.

• The impact of Josquin Desprez's work on the broader landscape of Renaissance music and his contributions to sacred compositions.

• The importance of sacred music in the Catholic Mass, especially a cappella compositions, and the significance of the composer J. Desprex.

The details in the section “Secular Music: Songs and Dances” on pages 90-91 support the key ideas that secular music —

Select TWO correct answers.

• Secular music often focused on themes like love and storytelling, while polyphonic madrigals were popular for secular songs.

• Secular music often sung by groups of choir focused on the Catholic Church services that celebrated Jesus.

• 1. Dance music, written for instruments, was not a significant part of Renaissance.

• Dance music was important in the Renaissance, with various dance forms, including pavane and galliard.

• 1. Josquin Desprez was one of the greatest composers of the Renaissance.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. then answer Part B.

Part A

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the section “New Instruments and Lute Songs” on page 92?

• The popularity of the song “Lachrimae” by J. Dowload.

• The importance of the lute when playing love songs.

• The popularity of the lute during the Renaissance period.

• The importance of comparing the lute to other instruments.

Part B

Which phrase from the text support the answer to Part A?

Part A Question and answer choices

What key idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the section “New Instruments and Lute Songs” on page 92?

1. a. The popularity of the song “Lachrimae” by J. Dowload.

2. b. The importance of the lute when playing love songs.

3. c. The popularity of the lute during the Renaissance period.

4. d. The importance of comparing the lute to other instruments. 

• 1. One of the most popular instruments during the Renaissance was the lute

• 1. The lute was not a new instrument: it was inspired by an Arab instrument

• 1. Dowland also wrote many short songs for one singer accompanied by a lute.

• 1. Many of these lute songs were sad and melancholy, with titles like “Sorrow Stay”

What is the key idea of the chapter “Masses, Dances, and Love Songs.” pages 88 - 90 right before starting the section “Sacred Music.”

Explain and support your response with evidence from the text.