Bakersfield College Renaissance Music Discussion

Describe and explain the growth of sacred part songs used in worship at church during the Renaissance in Italy in the sacred style. What were the forms and devices used for sacred song, and who were the key people who devised them? Which composer(s) established the sacred style in sacred song in Italy during the Renaissance? Can you cite examples of their pieces? Provide a description of the style as it grew; include composer names and titles of compositions we listened to in class. What were the different kinds of Masses called and what are some titles/composers that are examples?