Music of the Renaissance

The Renaissance was not a spontaneous cultural explosion, but rather an evolution and cross-fertilization of artistic, philosophical, and scientific principles. This reference presents and examines the rich and varied world of music in Renaissance Europe. Giulio Ongaro offers an advanced technical knowledge of music, presented accessibly in a multidisciplinary approach. After an introductory essay on the cultural backdrop of the Renaissance, narrative chapters provide an overview of Renaissance music, recreate the lives of Renaissance musicians, describe the different genres of music, and explain the relationships between Renaissance music and dance. Coverage also includes musical instruments from the period and the business of music publishing during this period. These chapters synthesize music theory, history, and culture into a comprehensive narrative on music throughout Continental Europe and the British Isles. Illustrations, chapter bibliographies, a timeline, and a subject index complete the volume.

In many ways, this is a companion volume to Music from the Age of Shakespeare in its accessible, interdisciplinary examination of music history. Ongaro's volume on Renaissance Music synthesizes music theory, history, and culture into a comprehensive narrative on music throughout Continental Europe and the British Isles

About the author

GIULIO ONGARO is Associate Professor of Music History and Literature at the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California.

Product details

• Authors: Giulio Ongaro, Ongaro Giulio
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2003
• EAN: 9780313322631
• ISBN: 978-0-313-32263-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Weight: 454 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); History, Europe, HISTORY / General, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, Renaissance style, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Medieval & Renaissance music (c 1000 to c 1600), Medieval style, Popular Culture: Music and Performing Arts