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Harpsichord, Clavichord, Viol, Lute, Rebec, Lyre, Guitar, Recorder, Cornet, Trumpet, Trombone, Tambourine, Transverse flute.
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Polyphony, Tonal Music, and increased risk-taking.
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The main genres used were the German Lied, Italian frottola, the French chanson, the Italian madrigal, and the Spanish villancico.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
