____________ was one of the most important Italian Renaissan…

____________ was one of the most important Italian Renaissance composers who devoted his career to the music of the Catholic Church. He composed the “Missa Papae Marcelli” (Pope Marcellus Mass). The text, though quite polyphonic, is easily understood. The movement of the voices does not distract from the sacred meaning of the text, thus saving the use of polyphony in church music. 

Johann Sebastian Bach was known as an organ virtuoso and wro…

Johann Sebastian Bach was known as an organ virtuoso and wrote ___________ which are contrapuntal (polyphonic) pieces for a set number of musicians or voices, usually three or four. They usually begin with an exposition, transition into several subjects, then into an episode, and then repeat.