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.

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

What does it mean to say that people became more secular during the Renaissance?Multiple choice question.A)They became less tolerant.B)They became more religious.C)They focused on this world instead of getting into heaven.D)They became more artistic.

What important change made literature more popular during the Renaissance than it had been before? aWriters wrote about religious topics. bPeople believed that reading led to salvation. cWriters wrote in their own languages and wrote about feelings dPeople believed that reading led to financial success.

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.

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.