3: Music of the Renaissance
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of the Renaissance
- Recognize musical styles of the Renaissance
- Identify important genres and uses of the music of the Renaissance
- Identify aurally selected compositions of the Renaissance and critically evaluate its style
- Compare and contrast the music of the Renaissance with today’s contemporary music
Thumbnail: The Concert Gerard van Honthorst - National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C., online collection (Public Domain)