PDF-THE RENAISSANCE ITALIAN MADRIGAL COMEDY: A HANDBOOK FOR PERFORMANCE b

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA GRADUATE COLLEGE As members of the Document Committee we certify that we have read the document prepared by Wayne Allen Glass Jr entitled The Renaissance Italian Madrigal. A. period of great intellectual and artistic creativity. Introduction. The Renaissance is often considered one of. the great “turning points” in the history of Western Civilization.. It featured a new interest in learning about the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome.. Developments in the Italian madrigal. Scoring — . increase in number of voices . (five to six . common). Rhythm — subtle . treatment of diction. Melody — . wider ranges for more expert singers. By Connor Ballet Madrigal  A type of madrigal in strophic form which was originally danced to. It features a fa - la - la refrain at the end of each verse .  Ballett is from the re Warm-Up. . Renaissance Map Quiz – Bodies of Water. Check Map.. Complete . Map Quiz. Vocabulary. 1. . Crusades. – military expeditions (big moving armies) to the Holy Land.. 2. . Black Death . A period of “re-birth” in thinking that occurred in Europe from around 1350-1600.. The Renaissance movement began in Italy, which at the time was the most “urban” of all the regions in Europe. . Dr. Lou Mills – Sept 2015. Country Estates and Retreats. Chronology. The Castle morphs into the Cloistered Gardens- 11. th. Century. Crusades 11. th. -14. th. Century. First Universities 1088- University of Bologna. By: Fio. MUSIC PERIOD TIMELINE. Each new period has developed great changes in style, function and the form of music.. Music Periods. 1. The Medival Period (800-1400). Music is usualy played and used in religious places, and often doesn’t have harmony but only a single melody.. History. A madrigal is an a cappella part song from the Renaissance period. Originally from the 14. th. century and sung only in Italian. The term “madrigal” has evolved to refer generally to English or Italian songs of the late 16. Rebirth of art and learning. Began in northern Italy. Economic Foundations. Increased demand for Middle Eastern products. Encouraged the use of credit and banking. Letters of credit expanded supply of money and sped up trade.. Warm-Up. 1. Restroom/Water. 2. Copy homework into agenda. 3. Make sure your name is on the Italian Renaissance Art Review…….give to letter B in your group……..6B please collect from every group…..thank you.. . Lesson 1 . The Italian Renaissance . Learning Objectives. Describe the characteristics of the Renaissance and understand why it began in Italy.. Identify Renaissance artists and explain how new ideas affected the arts of the period.. Note: All other images are from Microsoft clip art. Why It’s Important. humanism- belief in the importance of people. Renaissance- . French word meaning “rebirth”. people . became interested in the world around them. Opening Question…. François Rabelais (c. 1494-1553) – French Renaissance humanist and author:. “Out of the thick Gothic night, our eyes were awakened to the glorious light of the sun.”. What did Rabelais mean?. Italian Renaissance Lesson #5-Italian Reniassance Agenda: Bellwork , Italian Renaissance Notes, Exit Ticket, The Prince Literary Analysis Bellwork: Begin a new section of notes titled “Italian Renaissance”. Copy the following key terms, then answer the questions below: