The Middle Ages: 450-1450 All music & art saved by the Catholic church The reason why early music is always relgious Creation of Gregorian Chant Foundation of Western European art music Single-line melody without harmony Free flowing, unmeasured rhythm Avoids any element of contrast or (dynamic, melodic, etc) or wide leaps Used to form the Mass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MbDqc3x97k&feature=related (chant) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHRAYbgdxew
The Renaissance 1450-1600 Time of EXPANSION which effected music: Invention of printing press End of composer anonymity Invention of Secular Music Polyphony was king! Period ended with the Reformation and Counter-reformation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-aBOZrqh8 (el grillo) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyrq-8afSo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y28ZRYF9Q-4