Study Materials – by Paul Brians

Renaissance Music

Note: This study guide is presented here as a historical document only. Paul Brians is retired and his courses are no longer offered by WSU.

Question about Angelo Poliziano:

Lament on the Death of Lorenzo de’ Medici: What references in this poem make it a good example of Renaissance classicism?

Supplementary materials:

• Lutes
• Pictures of Renaissance instruments from Arbeau’s Orchesography
• A Selection of Renaissance Music
• SCA Music and Dance Home Page
• Frequently asked questions about early music