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Updated in [July 27th, 2023]
This course, taught by Dr. Allen, a university music professor and award-winning instructor, provides learners with an in-depth look at the world during the Renaissance (approximately 1300 - 1600). It covers topics such as the politics of the world during the Renaissance, musical training, new compositional techniques, new tuning systems, the dawn of printed music, the polyphonic mass, the reformation's effects on music, the development of song in various countries, instruments of the Renaissance, and dance music. Designed to be fun and enjoyable, the course will equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Renaissance and the unique aspects of the music that was happening during this period of history.
Course Syllabus
Introduction
The Big Picture
Merry Old England
1450 - 1520: The Franco-Flemish Composers
The Reformation: 1517 - 1648
The Song: Secular Music in the 16th Century
Instrumental Music in the Renaissance
Wrap Up
