Question

2. Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the medieval music styles of motet and madrigal.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Renaissance Era produced revival of knowledge and learning in the realm of art and literature. It spread into each and every expressive art forms including music.  

Polyphonic music was the most favored musical composition during Renaissance which is divided into two distinctive styles to maintain clear division between sacred and secular music- The Motet and Madrigal  

Motet are sacred polyphonic music in Latin language whereas Madrigal has social themes using vernacular languages. However, there are some similarities in Homophonic textures, Polyphonic textures and Imitation techniques of Motet and Madrigal music.