Intro

Question 1

renaissance

Answer 1

• French: “rebirth”
• ca 1450 - 1600
• European history
• time of continued change and development in musical style

Question 2

imitative counterpoint

Answer 2

• type of polyphony associated w/ Renaissance era
• “counterpoint” from Latin: punctis contra punctum (“note against note”
• “imitation” refer to passing of motive/theme from 1 voice to another

Question 3

Franco-Flemish School

Answer 3

• group composers flourished in 15th and 16th centuries
• “Franco” for France
• Flemish” for Flanders (encompass Belgium and Holland in modern map)
• Johannes Ockeghem, Josquin des Prez, Jacob Obrecht
• vocal polyphony, highly developed contrapuntal style (
• “the Dutch School” and/or “the Netherlanders”

Question 4

In what genres were the Franco-Flemish School known for their vocal polyphony and highly developed contrapuntal style?

Answer 4

• motet

- mass

Question 5

Among the earliest examples of published music was

Answer 5

Harmonice Musices Odhecaton, a collection of chansons printed in 1501 by Ottaviano Petrucci