____________ 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. 

Considering the differences between the Baroque David sculpt…

Considering the differences between the Baroque David sculpture and the Renaissance David sculpture, we can see that the Baroque sculpture represents the excessive ornamentation style of the time period, whereas the Renaissance sculpture represents simplicity and calmness.   (1st image in Baroque, 2nd image is Renaissance)  

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.