was written for groups of solo voices and for solo voice with the accompaniment of one or more instruments. Composers enjoyed imitating natural sounds such as bird calls and street cries.
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The Renaissance Madrigal (p. 111)
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Vocal music made for a number of solo voices; usually set to a short poem that is usually about love; combines homophonic and polyphonic sounds.
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Famous Italian madrigalists include
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Luca Marenzio (1553-1599)
Carlo Gesualdo (1560-1613)
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What is the difference between Italian and English Madrigals?
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The English madrigals were more humorous and lighter, with simpler harmony and melody than the Italian.
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When did instrumental music become more separated from vocal music? (p.105)
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During the 1600s
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What was more typical of Renaissance music: homophonic or polyphonic songs?
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Polyphonic
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