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QuizMultiple Choice

Midterm

Question 20 • Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening (IS)

Catherine wants to learn more about the transition from Renaissance music to Baroque music. Which composer should she study to learn more about this type of music?

Answer
A
Giovanni Gabrieli
B
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
C
Josquin des Prez
D
William Byrd

Explanation

Giovanni Gabrieli is associated with the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods, so his music helps illustrate the transition between them. He is especially known for using multiple choirs and instruments in grand works that point toward Baroque style. Palestrina, Josquin des Prez, and William Byrd are primarily associated with Renaissance music.

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