Why are Renaissance melodies usually easy to sing?Multiple ChoiceThe music is mostly homophonic.The level of musicianship in the Renaissance was not very high.There is a sharply defined beat.The melody often moves along a scale with few large leaps.

What statement is NOT true of Renaissance music?Multiple ChoiceInstrumental music became more important than vocal music during the Renaissance.The Renaissance period is sometimes called "the golden age" of a cappella choral music.Renaissance composers often used word painting, a musical representation of specific poetic images.The texture of Renaissance music is chiefly polyphonic.

Select all the elements common in Renaissance secular music.Multiple select question.The replacement of vocal music with instrumental musicAn emphasis on calm and balance in moodThe imitation of natural soundsThe use of word painting

Select all the statements that explain the rising popularity of secular music during the Renaissance.Multiple select question.Secular music was taught in private music schools, where only the nobles could attend.Many songs were written in many languages, thus reaching more people.Educated people were expected to know how to sing and play instruments.The publication of song books provided more access.

During the early Renaissance, what was characteristic of instrumental music?Multiple choice question.It was the most important form of music.It was performed only in church.It was adapted from vocal music.It was written specifically for instruments.

In medieval times, how was most polyphonic music created?Multiple ChoiceMelodies were harmonized with chords.Orchestral instruments were added to church music.Singers embellished the sermon during church services.New melodic lines were placed against known chants.