Characteristics of Renaissance Music :

 Mostly polyphonic
 Imitation among the voices is common
 Use of word painting in texts and music

Vocal Music of Renaissance Period

1. Mass – is a form of sacred musical composition that sets texts of the

Eucharistics liturgy into music

Five Main Sections of Mass:

1. Kyrie (Lord Have Mercy

2. Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest)
3. Credo(I Believe in One God)
4. Sanctus and Benidictus(Holy, Holy and blessed is He)
5. Agnus Dei(Lamb of God)

2. Madrigal – a secular vocal polyphonic music composition which originated from

Italy.

Characteristics of Madrigal

 Polyphonic
 Sung a cappella
 Frequently in 3 to 6 voices