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Renaissance Secular Instrumental music

Explore the evolution of instrumental music during the Renaissance period, its increasing significance, and the various instruments used, from recorders and viols to sackbuts and harpsichords. Discover how instrumental groups and soloists contributed to the musical landscape, with an emphasis on dance and innovative forms.

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Renaissance Secular Instrumental music

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  1. Renaissance Secular Instrumental music

  2. Though still subordinate to vocal music, instrumental music did become more important during the Renaissance • Instrumental groups performed polyphonic vocal pieces • Soloists used the harpsichord, organ, or lute to play simple arrangements of vocal works

  3. During the 16th century more music was written specifically for instruments • They also developed purely instrumental forms of music, such as theme and variations • Most instrumental music was intended for dancing • Renaissance musicians distinguished between loud, outdoor instruments like the trumpet and the shawm, and soft, indoor instruments like the lute and recorder

  4. Among the most important Renaissance instruments were: recorders, shawms, cornetts, sackbuts, lutes, viols, organs, regals and harpsichords.

  5. Shawm

  6. Cornett

  7. Sackbut

  8. Viol

  9. Regal

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