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Music theorist. Known for the Guidonian Hand concept of pitch and sight singing.
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Famous for prophetic power, wrote liturgical dramas and religious poetry. One of the most famous women of all time.
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Known for several collections of organum.
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Known for discant organum.
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Around this time was the first recorded use of the compass in Europe. Voyages which led to new discoveries were now possible.
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The introduction of gunpowder signaled the end of the age of knighthood.
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A French priest credited as the first composer of the Ars Nova.
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Ars Nova means new art. New rhythmic polyphony in the motets. This style did not last. Only found in France, surrounding rhythmic polyphony.
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Most famous composer and poet of the time. had more than 20 extant motets. One of the first polyphonic mass cycles.
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Music theorist, poet, composer, and organist. Commonly famous because he was blind. The most famous Italian composer of the 14th century.
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Also known as "The Black Death." Killed over 75 million people throughout the 1340's.
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English, but influenced musical style in Europe. Utilized 3rds and 6ths in music.
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Credited as the first Renaissance composer.
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Low bass that was very respected and prolific.
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Renaissance means rebirth. Used new complex thoughts of art, science, and religion.
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Composer and music theorist who wrote about contemporary music. Wrote the first dictionary of musical terms: Diffinitorum musices.
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Most revered Renaissance composer. Well respected by Martin Luther. many people tried to pass off his music as their own. Often known for his chansons.
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Prolific, notable German composer.
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One of the most notably recognized artists during the Renaissance.
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One of the most important early music publishers. Published 11 volumes of frottola between 1504-1511
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Father of text expression. Important Renaissance composer.
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Noted important English Renaissance composer.
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Known as the most prolific composer of the Renaissance.
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Composed 1073 Italian Madrigals.
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Composer awarded the most posthumous fame. The most famous composer from the Renaissance.
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Italian Madrigal originated in Florence as a form of aristocratic entertainment.
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Important composer as notable as Josquin and Palestrina.
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Important Catholic English composer working in Protestant England.
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Carries on Palestrina's style while working in Spain.
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Lived into the early Baroque. Many Renaissance style songs were composed for and used in his plays.
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Supposedly written to satisfy the Council of Trent. Written by Palestrina.
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Part of the transition from Renaissance to Baroque.
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Leading composer of instrumental ensemble music and polychoral works in the late Renaissance.
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From Gabrieli's collection call Sacred Symphonies.