Music of the Renaissance Period

Select a genre of music within the Renaissance period.  Give a definition, describe it's characteristics, and discuss it's uses. Some examples are:  Motet, Madrigal, Chanson, etc.

Please post by Friday, October 19th.

Music In Our Society

Music is used in many functions in our society.  Name one such function you are familiar with and discuss how music is used to enhance the function.

Please post your comment by Friday, October 12th, at 11:59 pm

Listening Example #1

Lullaby by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Often called Brahm's Lullaby, the actual title of this piece is Wiegenlied, Op. 49, No. 4.  The song was published in 1868 and was written to celebrate the birth of a son to a friend of Brahms.

Using the elements of music that you learned about in Unit 1, describe this Brahms piece.

Post your critique by Sunday, October 7th, 2007 at 11:59 pm