Introduction to the Renaissance

The renaissance was a period of “rebirth” in Europe.

Music of the RenaissanceDuring the Renaissance, a new type of music sung by madrigals was introduced. Rather than singing in Latin like the Gregorian monks, these new singers sang in the language of the people (also known as the vernacular).

Madrigal Music

In Original ItalianTutti venite armati

O forti miei soldati. Fa la la Io son l'invitt'Amore Giusto saettatore. Non temete punto, Ma in bella schiera uniti, Ma seguitate

arditi. Fa la la

Translated In English Come all ye, armed, My hardy soldiers! Fa la la I am Love indomitable, The righteous archer. Do not fear in the slightest, But in a beautiful battle line

united, Keep up the fight, lovely ones! Fa la la

Double EntendreDouble

Entendre

PhonesPhonesConference

sConference

s

HearingHearing

PiecePiece

TributeTribute

AmericaAmerica

CopsCops

SicilySicily

mercenariesmercenaries protectionprotection

Comparing Italy and America

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