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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