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Period: 1430 to
Musical Inventions
Harpsichord, Clavichord, Viol, Lute, Rebec, Lyre, Guitar, Recorder, Cornet, Trumpet, Trombone, Tambourine, Transverse flute. -
Period: 1430 to
Stylistic Traits
Polyphony, Tonal Music, and increased risk-taking. -
Period: 1430 to
Genres during the Renaissance
The main genres used were the German Lied, Italian frottola, the French chanson, the Italian madrigal, and the Spanish villancico. -
1440
Joaquin Des Prez (1440-1521)
European composer who was known to be one of the greatest masters of his time. His most famous works were written in polyphonic vocal music. He also wrote in many different genres including secular music. -
1445
Johann Gutenberg invents the printing press
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1460
Pierre de la Rue (1460-1518)
Flemish composer who was known for his religious works. He commonly used five voices based on chants and secular music. He based most of his pieces on the medieval aesthetic and was the last to develop a mature style. -
1492
Columbus discovers the America’s
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1510
Thomas Tallis (1510-1585)
English composer who wrote some of the most important sacred music of his time. Tallis was one of the biggest influencers into English music. He mainly wrote Latin church music. -
1524
European Wars of religion
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1526
Giovani Pierluigi da Palestrina (1526-1594)
Italian composer who was a master of contrapuntal composition. He was a great influencer in the 16th century conservative approach to church music. His works are known as Renaissance polyphony. He stayed in his own rules and bounds he created himself and rarely wrote astray from them. -
1530
Orlando de Lassus (1530-1594)
Flemish composer who dominated European music of the Renaissance. Many of his pieces were sacred music, but was no stranger to secular music. Lassus was kidnapped three times for his beautiful voice. His pieces mainly reflect Italian mannerisms. -
1543
William Byrd (1543-1623)
English composer who was famous for his choral works during the Renaissance period. He was considered to be one of the first best keyboard players. He seemed to master every style of music that existed during his life. -
1543
Scientific Revolution/Copernicus
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1553
Giovanni Gabrieli (1553-1612)
Italian composer who was also a very famous organist and teacher. He wrote mainly for massive choral and instrumental motets. Gabrieli wrote in forms such as the canzoni and ricercari which became very popular during the 16th century. -
1567
Claudio Monteverdi. (1567-1643)
Italian composer and musician who was the most important developer of the Opera. He also was a major influence in bringing secular music into church music at that time. Monteverdi was known to be a bridge between the Renaissance and the Baroque era.
