The Medieval and Renaissance Eras of Music

The Medieval

and Renaissance

Eras of Music

Utilize tabulature for notation.Played with either the fingers or a plectrum.Used courses – double sets of strings made of

_______.Deep rounded backUsed in ensemble settings as the basso

continuo – think jazz chart.

The Lute

John Dowland1563-1626Born in __________Worked as a court lutenist in Paris, Denmark, and for King James IBelieved to have been a spy for Queen Elizabeth IThe first “_________”Considered to be the most influential lutenist

ever.

Who

Luys de Milan1500-1561?Born in _________Played the vihuela and was responsible for authoring the first “guitar” method – the ________________________. This book contained more than 40 pavans and _____________.

Who continued

Luys de Narvaezfl. 1526-1549Originally from ____________Authored ____________________________________________Known for his use of the diferenciaor _______________________Famous works include “Guardame las Vacas”, “Cancion del Emperador”

Who continued……

The music…well…..the tabulature.

Medieval – 600-1400 Renaissance – 1400 - _______

What led to the Renaissance?The invention of the ____________________ led

to the “mass” distribution of sheet music.The ___________________ was responsible for

the maintaining of the music parchments prior.

Differences of monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic?

What is the socio-economic impact of music during this time?

The What

The Where….