Thomas morley

Question 1

Thomas Morley musical style and contributions

Answer 1

• English composer, organist, theorist, music publisher
• best known for English madrigals, balletts, canzonets
• keyboard virtuosity in works: Goe from my window (in Fitzwilliam Virginal Book)
• influenced by William Byrd in sacred vocal works
• Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke

Question 2

What was Thomas Moey’s English madrigals, balletts, and canzonets known for?

Answer 2

• homorhythmic texture
• contrapuntal texture
• nonsense syllables
• easily singable melodic lines
• generally light-hearted character

Question 3

What does Thomas Morley’s Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke give?

Answer 3

• instructions for performers and composers

- 16th-century performance practices